Asparagus falcatus L.
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Tall climbers. Rhizome woody, broad; main roots swollen when young, fusiform, lengthening with age and becoming cylindrical and hard, ±15 mm in diameter. Stems smooth, usually pale. Spines short, recurved. Cladodes linear, ±(30-)60(-110) x 3-5 mm, straight or falcate, smooth, with a distinct midrib. Racemes simple, 1-3, axillary, ±30-60 mm long, present on main stems and branches, but often compound and present in great profusion; bracts ovate-acuminate, membranous. Flowers with tepals obovate, 3 mm long, white; stalks ±7 mm long, articulated below middle, articulation forming a wide frilly disc. Stamens with flattened filaments. Ovary with ±6 ovules in each locule; dark, obovoid, attenuate at the base; style short with 3 short swollen stigmas. Berry globose or somewhat flattened, 2- or 3-grooved, red, 1-3-seeded; seed ±6 mm in diameter. From: Immelman, KL; Obermeyer, AA. 1992. Dracaenaceae, Asparagaceae, Luzuriagaceae and Smilacaceae: 1. Protasparagus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 5(3): 11-70. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.

Spiny climber, up to 6 m high. Stems smooth, usually pale. Spines short, recurved. Cladodes linear, straight or falcate, with distinct midrib, ± 60 x 3-5 mm. Flowers in simple or often compound racemes; pedicels ± 7 mm long, articulated below middle, articulation forming a wide frilly disc. Flowering time Aug.-Apr. Fruit a red berry. From: Klopper, RR; Burrows, SM. 2019. Asparagaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1636-1647. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Tall glabrous climber. Spines short, recurved. Cladodes broadly linear, with a distinct midrib, longer than 50 mm, wider than 2.5 mm. Flowers white. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Growing in moist situations, usually on margins of forest and bush clumps. From: Immelman, KL; Obermeyer, AA. 1992. Dracaenaceae, Asparagaceae, Luzuriagaceae and Smilacaceae: 1. Protasparagus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 5(3): 11-70. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.

Moist areas, usually on forest margins and bush clumps. Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Indigenous Forests. From: Klopper, RR; Burrows, SM. 2019. Asparagaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1636-1647. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Moist situations, usually along margins of forest and bushclumps. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Widespread in warmer parts of southern Africa, from Transvaal, Natal and Transkei; also from tropical East Africa to India. Originally described from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). From: Immelman, KL; Obermeyer, AA. 1992. Dracaenaceae, Asparagaceae, Luzuriagaceae and Smilacaceae: 1. Protasparagus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 5(3): 11-70. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.

Flowering time

October to February

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Asparagus falcatus L.
Synonym(s)

Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SPECIES falcatus

133 results for Asparagus falcatus L.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0356607-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, E, 310 | 1974-2-3

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; TWELLO FOR.; 9.7 KM. E.S.E. OF BARBERTON

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Barcode: PRE0475718-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, EK, PRF 11979 | 1961-6-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand: Lake Sibaya.

General notes: Under trees in coastal dune forest. Flowers heavily perfumed.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0476624-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 439 | 1976-3-5

South Africa, Limpopo, RD. TO CHEERIO HALT

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Barcode: PRE0538112-0 Collector(s) & number: Netshiungani, EN, 775 | 1978-10-16

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDALAND; TSHAMANYATSHA; EDGE OF RIVERINE FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0585741-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoare, DB, 3058 | 2001-5-11

Mozambique, North-west of Macia.

General notes: Woody climber in shade of other shrubs.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0602313-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 4131 | 2002-8-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District. Western border fence of Tembe Elephant Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0606278-0 Collector(s) & number: Baragwanath, S, s.n. | 1960-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, THE DOWNS

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Barcode: PRE0606583-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 1278 | 1980-3-10

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LOUWS CREEK; HOLNEKTFARM. LOUWS CREEK TIMBER CO.

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Barcode: PRE0611931-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, AE, 4610 | 1981-10-5

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; THONONDA; NABY KRUIN

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Barcode: PRE0616604-0 Collector(s) & number: Bamps, PRJ, 7109 | 1982-2-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST LUCIA; FORET DE DUKUDUKU

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Barcode: PRE0664907-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 21 | 1985-1-16

South Africa, Limpopo, LADISMITH 761 MS

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Barcode: PRE0664906-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 189 | 1985-2-14

South Africa, Limpopo, PARKFIELD 725 MS

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Barcode: PRE0667149-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 2330 | 1979-2-3

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE DIST.; NKANDLA; BY GEDENKTEKEN VAN MAQAMUSELA KANYILE NABY OU NOORWEGSE SENDINGSTASIE

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Barcode: PRE0672616-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 545 | 1982-2-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE DIST.; C. 5 KM SE OF ESHOWE ON ROAD FROM GINGINDLOVU FOREST PATCH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0672618-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 5656 | 1982-5-22

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; MAZWIMBA; NOORD-OOSFRONT GLOOIING VAN BERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0672614-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 465 | 1985-3-20

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG; KIDSGROVE 739 MS; MODERATE SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0672617-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 520 | 1982-2-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; PICNIC AREA IN DUKUDUKU FOREST ON ROAD TO ST LUCIA CLEARED AREA UNDER TALL TREES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0692084-0 Collector(s) & number: Zantovska, J, 203 | 1982-2-7

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG; MOUNTAIN INN; 13 KM FROM MOUNTAIN INN TO BLUEGUMSPOORT HILLSIDE NEAR ROAD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0696587-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 1269 | 1978-8-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOYA FOREST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0709899-0 Collector(s) & number: Stalmans, M, 821 | 1985-12-5

South Africa, Limpopo, LEKGALAMEETSE N. R.; BALLOON; MAKUTSI RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0726587-0 Collector(s) & number: Steel, BS, 500 | 1987-8-11

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERPOORT DIST; BLUEGUMSPOORT; 18KM ALONG ROAD AMONG ROCKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0728851-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemp, ES, 879 | 1977-4-22

Eswatini, NGOMA FOREST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0728726-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2642 | 1985-10-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROOTBOOM FARM; C 5 KM FROM STEELPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0755254-0 Collector(s) & number: Klein, RG, 210 | 2003-3-14

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mazibekela.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756912-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 686 | 2003-6-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoye forest, Mtunzini area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0777915-0 Collector(s) & number: Hobson, SR, 3319 | 1989-6-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST LUCIA; EASTERN SHORES; STATE FOREST NEAR LAKE AT EDGE OF DUNE FOREST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0528382-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 197 | 1977-7-29

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA DIST.; TATE VONDO FOR. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0796816-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9793 | 1985-3-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve. 30°16'S ; 30°36'E.

General notes: In thicket amongst boulders (granite) on south-facing slope. Climber to 4 m tall. Common. Ex University of Durban-Westville, Natal Det: C.J. Ward - Conf. N.L. Meyer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0859547-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2410 | 2008-6-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay area. Maphelane Nature Reserve.

General notes: Coastal forest. Biotic effect: trampled. Sand dune. Free drainage. Whitish brown soil. 2° slope. Liana, up to 10 m tall. Fruits become red when ripe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062721-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 731 | 1959-10-14

South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; DUIWELSKLOOF; GROOTBOS GOVERNMENT FOR. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0062805-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 4706 | 1948-5-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND DIST.; KOSI BAY

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Barcode: PRE0062730-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 1774 | 1957-2-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.; TUGELA MOUTH

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Barcode: PRE0062714-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 757 | 1970-11-7

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BEARDED MAN MT.; DAYLIGHT FARM

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Barcode: PRE0062732-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheadle, VI, 635 | 1960-5-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PIETERMARITZBURG DIS; UMGENI VALLEY; NEAR NAGLE DAM

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Barcode: PRE0062803-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 369 | 1929-1-3

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BEREA

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Barcode: PRE0062818-0 Collector(s) & number: King, KF, 125 | --

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMPAMBINYONI VALLEY; SAWOTI

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Barcode: PRE0062809-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, TRV 34350 | 1933-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DOONSIDE

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Barcode: PRE0062731-0 Collector(s) & number: Marriott, WE, PS229 | 1936-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; STELLA BUSH

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Barcode: PRE0062820-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8867 | 1969-8-22

South Africa, Eastern Cape, EGOSSA FOR

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Barcode: PRE0062811-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 494 | 1965-3-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MAPUTOLAND; INGWAVUMA; KOSI BAY RIVER NEAR CATHOLIC STA. 50 YARDS FROM RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062806-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 61 | 1961-2-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYE FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062716-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 5039 | 1960-1-9

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP DIST.; HANG VAN BERG OP PAD NA KLASERIE STASIE

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Barcode: PRE0062723-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5061 | 1949-2-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST; SKUKUZA; 7.5 MI. NE. OF SKUKUZA ON TSHOKWANE ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062722-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, SKF 1520 | 1960-3-

South Africa, Limpopo, DUIWELSKLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0062807-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4102 | 1960-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOME; SCOTTBURGH; EDGE OF GOLFCOURSE

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Barcode: PRE0062717-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, JN, 13 | 1932-2-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; SHEBA CREEK

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Barcode: PRE0062815-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 1335A | 1906-2-17

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0062727-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, PRE 29254 | 1891-2-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BEREA

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Barcode: PRE0062715-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 572 | 1952-6-20

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; PUNDA MILIA; IN KLIPRANDJIE AGTER RUSKAMP

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Barcode: PRE0062729-0 Collector(s) & number: Godfrey, RK, SH1926 | 1953-3-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMHLALI DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062718-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, SKF 1113 | 1962-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; WESTFALIA ESTATE

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Barcode: PRE0062812-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 1944 | 1965-7-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER UMFOLOZI DIST.; RICHARDS BAY; CAMPING SITES

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Barcode: PRE0062804-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A1563 | 1928-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; ESHOWE

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Barcode: PRE0062819-0 Collector(s) & number: Jessop, JP, 662 | 1964-12-20

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS DIST.; 5 MI. NW. OF PORT ST JOHNS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062720-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 28266 | 1958-8-9

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; BUDWORTH FARM

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Barcode: PRE0062813-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2182 | 1965-9-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.; STANGER; 2 MI. W. OF STANGER

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Barcode: PRE0062816-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 1335B | 1914-2-17

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062817-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 3491 | 1896-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS; WEST BANK; OUTSKIRTS OF FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062728-0 Collector(s) & number: Munro, HK, PRE 29255 | 1950-2-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; STELLA BUSH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0062802-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 1829 | 1965-7-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INANDA DIST.; UMHLANGA ROCKS

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Barcode: PRE0062725-0 Collector(s) & number: Baragwanath, S, PRE 36551 | 1960-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; THE DOWNS; NEAR WATERFALL

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Barcode: PRE0062711-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 1226 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ENTABENI

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Barcode: PRE0062801-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, AJW, 862 | 1941-2-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMGABABA

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Barcode: PRE0064161-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 871 | 1964-2-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0064171-0 Collector(s) & number: Harrison, ER, 220 | 1967-10-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PALM RIDGE FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0112726-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4956 | 1964-1-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYA FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0018526-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 369 | 1929-1-3

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea, Durban.

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Barcode: NH0058864-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8192 | 1968-4-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputa, near Raphia Grove.

General notes: Forest climber.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131614-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2286 | 2001-5-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District, Ngoye Forest Reserve. Near foot path to Emkhunyane Village. Bank of Ndlovini Stream.

General notes: Shrub/climber up to c. 10m tall; Biome: forest. Habitat: stream bank. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: moist. Soil type: loam. Exposure: partial shade. Slope: gentle. Aspect: North East. Notes: common. Other: IsiZulu name (izazelikhulu). (ZBK Project).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0075168-0 Collector(s) & number: Gordon, 47 | 1982-2-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mapelane.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0086377-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, K, 870 | 1986-6-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Manzengwenya. 1km South of Dog Point.

General notes: Rare woody climber, in dune forest. Spinescent understorey creeper. Flowers white. 2m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0049050-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, 61 | 1961-2-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District. On seaward side of Ngoya Forest - at North East end.

General notes: Granite outcrops. Climber, spinescent. Globose, green fruits.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0054182-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 1944 | 1965-7-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Umfolozi district. Richards bay. Camping sites.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131220-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2619 | 2002-9-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla District. Mangadini Village c. 600m South West of Chief Ranger's residence. Nkandla Forest Reserve.

General notes: Climbing shrub. Fruit green. Biome: forest. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: humus. Exposure: partial shade. Aspect: South West. Notes: occasional. Other: IsiZulu name: izazelimthubi. (ZBK Project).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0066691-0 Collector(s) & number: Coleman, TA, 342 | 1966-9-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hillary Nursery.

General notes: Young stems 10". Shade under bush.

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Barcode: NH0082402-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 2402 | 1985-1-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mtata Mouth. North bank, 3km inland.

General notes: Forest. Creeper.

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Barcode: NH0008788-0 Collector(s) & number: Davis, GW, 119 | 1901-2-5

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Qudeni Forest. Zululand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0051646-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4956 | 1964-1-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District. Ngoya Forest.

General notes: Climber in forest.

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Barcode: NH0001472-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, s.n. | 1884-1-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In Botanic Gardens. Durban.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0112530-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 767 | 1991-1-30

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Coffee Bay, Hole in the Wall.

General notes: Bank of estuary facing the "hole". Forest, soil. Shade, Southern aspect, steep slope. Climber, up to 5m high. Leaves dark green. Flowers white. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131345-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2333 | 2001-5-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankula/Dweshula Village. Near foot path through Ntimbankulu Forest to Mabheleni Village.

General notes: Shrub/climber up to 3m tall; Fruit green. Biome: forest. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: humus. Exposure: partial shade. Slope: steep. Aspect: South West. Notes: occasional. Other: IsiZulu name (isigoba). (ZBK Project).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0058297-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 871 | 1964-2-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini district. Ngoye.

General notes: Thorny climber of forest margin; flower white.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0077252-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, 1484 | 1983-7-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana State Forest. Central forests East of Lake Bhengazi.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0086371-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, K, 881 | 1986-6-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Manzengwenya. 3kkm North of Banga Nek.

General notes: Occasional woody climber, in dune forest. In fruit.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0024957-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1563 | 1928-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand district. Eshowe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0114564-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 893 | 1991-2-24

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Hluleka, Mnenu River, edge of dune forest.

General notes: Well-drained soil, sand. Partial shade, Southern aspect, gentle slope. Fruit green. 3m high. Occasional. Altitude: ñ15m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0007643-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 6667 | 1898-1-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea.

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Barcode: NH0124239-0 Collector(s) & number: Felton, I, 345 | 1997-8-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland. Sihadla River. Just East of Siyadla west gate.

General notes: Swamp forest. Dark brown humus rich sand. Woody climber; leaves smooth, darkish green, 5mm wide up to 10cm long; green fruits.

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Barcode: NH0078707-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 618 | 1983-12-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

General notes: Vigorous creeper on Acacia karoo in disturbed coastal area. Brown sandy soil. Flowers - white, in full flower. Altitude - ca.5m.

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Barcode: NH0053787-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellis, P, 5 | 1963-12-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela district. Sinkwazi River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0115334-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9793 | 1985-3-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve.

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Barcode: NH0077824-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, 350 | 1983-5-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia, Eastern Shores State Forest.

General notes: Creeper, on dune forest floor.

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Barcode: NH0037955-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 73 | 1949-12-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Eshowe district. Zululand. Eshowe.

General notes: Common in forest.

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Barcode: NH0066688-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8867 | 1969-8-22

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Egossa Forest.

General notes: Climber. Red fruits.

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Barcode: NH0120476-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1085 | 1993-1-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Herbarium Garden, section 14, accession no.201.

General notes: Planted. Bushy climber on Dovyalis zeyheri, c.4m high. Full sun. Flowers white, anthers orange. Sweetly scented.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0023306-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, s.n. | 1933-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Doonside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0890105-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS04226 | 2002-9-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mzimvubu River, (Port St. Johns).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892337-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00199 | 2001-10-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892786-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, GZ746 | 2013-6-5

South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park. Punda Maria. 2 km West of Punda Maria camp on the Mahonie Loop.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0893826-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS01345 | 2002-2-5

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern side of Nhlanhlinhlu River bank.

General notes: Tropical Forest. Slope: gentle. Fairly rare. Pasture. Small thorns on stems.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0895438-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 8612 | 2004-10-23

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Near entrance to Serenity (Farm Sherlock 461), c. 10 km S of Malelane.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899142-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS03208 | 2002-7-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port St. Johns. 2nd Beach.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0867211-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 13376 | 2016-1-23

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Morgan's Bay. Yellowood Camp Site.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0146460-0 Collector(s) & number: Ubbink, B, 130 | 1974-7-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 2km Noord van Port Edward.

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Barcode: NH0146461-0 Collector(s) & number: Goossens, APG, 1562a | 1936-7-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Scottburgh.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0146662-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, GF, 99 | 1989-10-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndwendwe sendingstasie; KwaNkomokayidli-kloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0869028-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2619 | 2002-9-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla District. Mangadini Village c. 600 m SW of Chief Rangers residence. Nkandla Forest Reserve.

General notes: IsiZulu name: izazelimthubi. (ZBK Project).

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Barcode: NH0149086-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 1020 | 1975-7-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inheemse bos by swembad en munisipale karavaanpark, ESHOWE.

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Barcode: LNBG$0001566-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 1278 | 1980-3-10

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Louws Creek Timber Co. Holnekt Farm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0001567-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2642 | 1985-10-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Gekweek in die L.N.B.T.,oorspronklik van die plaas Grootboom omtrent 5km vanaf Steelpoort.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0001569-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 757 | 1970-11-7

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Swaziland Border, Farm daylight, Beardedman Mountain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0001568-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 757 | 1970-11-7

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Swaziland Border, Farm daylight, Beardedman Mountain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1020980-0 Collector(s) & number: Papo, L., 181 | 2021-12-17

South Africa, Limpopo, Lephalale District. D'Nyala Nature Reserve. Farm Peveril 546 LQ.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0880451-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 17173 | 2021-12-16

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras District. D'Nyala Nature Reserve. Farm: Cremartardfontein 563 LQ. 23°45'46.3'S 27°48'34.8'E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1029590-0 Collector(s) & number: Masupa, TT, 449 | 2023-2-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Lephalale District. D'Nyala Provincial Nature Reserve, 700 m away pateau west gate.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1040410-0 Collector(s) & number: Spies, C, 00337 | 2002-2-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Uvongo Riverwalk.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 3/24/2014 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Collector(s) & number: Roby Briden, Michelle Van Der Bank, Renaud Lahaye, Olivier Maurin, Florent Borderie , Unkown | 2006-05-04

South Africa , Limpopo

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: BNRH0004782 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Michelle van der Bank, Herman van der Bank, Roby Bryden, Moleboheng Cynthia Motsi , Unkown | 2005-12-12

South Africa , Mpumalanga

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: WAG.1157402 | Collector(s) & number: Bos JJ , Bos, JJ 1143 | 1964-01-21

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1157392 | Collector(s) & number: Fries RE; Fries TCE , Fries, RE; Fries, TCE 3285 | 1921-11-25

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1157388 | Collector(s) & number: Rudatis AGH , Rudatis, AGH 1323 | 1911-03-01

South Africa , Kwazulu-Natal

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Barcode: AMD.27241 | Collector(s) & number: Wheeler , Wheeler s.n. | 1907-12-01/1907-12-31

South Africa

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Barcode: L.3896389 | Collector(s) & number: Wood JM , Wood, JM 8043 | 1901-01-29

South Africa , Kwazulu-Natal

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Date: 1/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 9/13/2016 12:00:00 AM

Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Date: 2/16/2021 9:56:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 12/13/2018 9:25:16 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 4/5/2021 10:23:12 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 4/18/2021 1:51:00 PM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 3/7/2021 3:02:00 PM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 5/3/2021 5:29:51 PM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 5/2/2021 10:55:36 AM

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Plant occurence records per dataset

Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Asparagaceae Klopper, RR; Burrows, SM

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1636-1647

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1995

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

New combinations and a complete list of Asparagus species in southern Africa (Asparagaceae) Fellingham, AC; Meyer, NL

Bothalia 25(1&2)205-209

1992

FLORA CHAPTER

Dracaenaceae, Asparagaceae, Luzuriagaceae and Smilacaceae: 1. Protasparagus Immelman, KL; Obermeyer, AA

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 5(3)11-70

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1983

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Short communications. Protasparagus Oberm., nom.nov.: new combinations. Obermeyer, AA

South African Journal of Botany 2: 243-244

1949

BOOK

Drug Plants of Africa Githens, TS

Univ. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

No results found for Asparagus falcatus L.

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Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers SA British South Africa, including SWA, S Rhodesia and S Mozambique. Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Ulcers Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Roots Worms Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Anthelmintic (Used by: Africans) Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Plant Antisyphilitic Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Leaves & roots Syphilitic ulcers (Used by: Africans) Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Plant Antisyphilitic Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Gonorrhoea (Used by: Digo) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Anthelmintic (Used by: Sukuma) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Hernia (Used by: Digo) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Hernia (Used by: Sukuma) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Gonorrhoea (Used by: Sukuma) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Hernia (Used by: Shamba) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Anthelmintic (Used by: Shamba) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Root tubers Gonorrhoea (Used by: Shamba) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Anthelmintic (Used by: Digo) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]

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