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Sprenger's asparagus fern

Asparagus aethiopicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Species
Asparagus aethiopicus (Sprenger's asparagus fern)

Names in Other Languages

French asperge de Sprenger
German Sprengers Zier-Spargel
Portuguese aspargo

Similar Species in Asparagus

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African asparagus fern
Asparagus asparagoides
Not Evaluated
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Asparagus fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Not Evaluated
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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Not Evaluated
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Asparagus
Asparagus falcatus
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Asparagus
Asparagus cochinchinensis
Data Deficient
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Mediterranean Asparagus
Asparagus aphyllus
Least Concern
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Fern Asparagus
Asparagus filicinus
Data Deficient
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Wild Asparagus
Asparagus acutifolius
Least Concern
View all species in Asparagus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sprenger's asparagus fern?
The scientific name of Sprenger's asparagus fern is Asparagus aethiopicus. It belongs to the genus Asparagus.
What is the conservation status of Sprenger's asparagus fern?
Sprenger's asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sprenger's asparagus fern live?
Sprenger's asparagus fern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Cuba, Italy, Seychelles, United States.
What family does Sprenger's asparagus fern belong to?
Sprenger's asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) belongs to the genus Asparagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Sprenger's asparagus fern endangered?
No, Sprenger's asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sprenger's asparagus fern belong to?
Sprenger's asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Sprenger's asparagus fern?
The closest relatives of Sprenger's asparagus fern in the genus Asparagus include African asparagus fern, Asparagus fern, Asparagus, Asparagus, Chinese Asparagus.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Asparagus — 10 Species

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African asparagus fern
Asparagus asparagoides
NE 🐾
Asparagus fern
Asparagus densiflorus
NE 🐾
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
NE 🐾
Asparagus
Asparagus falcatus
NE 🐾
Chinese Asparagus
Asparagus cochinchinensis
DD 🐾
Mediterranean Asparagus
Asparagus aphyllus
LC 🐾
Fern Asparagus
Asparagus filicinus
DD
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Sprenger's asparagus fern
Asparagus aethiopicus
LC
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Wild Asparagus
Asparagus acutifolius
LC 🐾
Common asparagus fern
Asparagus setaceus
NE
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