PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / ASPARAGACEAE / ASPARAGUS / FALCATUS
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]
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]
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.
October to February
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
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Names and Sources
Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| doringtou | Afrikaans | 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. | |
| doringtou | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| Doringtou | Afrikaans | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. | |
| imbelekazana | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. | |
| isiGoba | Zulu | Balkwill, K; Williams, VL; Witkowski, ETF. 2001. A lexicon of plants traded in the Witwatersrand umuthi shops, South Africa, Bothalia 31(1&2): 71-98. | |
| thorny creeper | English | 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. | |
| thorny creeper | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| yellowwood asparagus | English | 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. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Asparagaceae
GENUS Asparagus
SPECIES falcatus
126 results for Asparagus falcatus L.
Year
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0606583-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 1278 | 1980-3-10
South Africa, Mpumalanga, LOUWS CREEK; HOLNEKTFARM. LOUWS CREEK TIMBER CO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0611931-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, AE, 4610 | 1981-10-5
South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; THONONDA; NABY KRUIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616604-0 Collector(s) & number: Bamps, PRJ, 7109 | 1982-2-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST LUCIA; FORET DE DUKUDUKU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0664907-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 21 | 1985-1-16
South Africa, Limpopo, LADISMITH 761 MS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062805-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 4706 | 1948-5-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND DIST.; KOSI BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062730-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 1774 | 1957-2-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.; TUGELA MOUTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062714-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 757 | 1970-11-7
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BEARDED MAN MT.; DAYLIGHT FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062732-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheadle, VI, 635 | 1960-5-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PIETERMARITZBURG DIS; UMGENI VALLEY; NEAR NAGLE DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062803-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 369 | 1929-1-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BEREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062818-0 Collector(s) & number: King, KF, 125 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMPAMBINYONI VALLEY; SAWOTI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062809-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, TRV 34350 | 1933-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DOONSIDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062731-0 Collector(s) & number: Marriott, WE, PS229 | 1936-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; STELLA BUSH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062820-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8867 | 1969-8-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EGOSSA FOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062807-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4102 | 1960-12-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOME; SCOTTBURGH; EDGE OF GOLFCOURSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062717-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, JN, 13 | 1932-2-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; SHEBA CREEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062815-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 1335A | 1906-2-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062812-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 1944 | 1965-7-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER UMFOLOZI DIST.; RICHARDS BAY; CAMPING SITES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062725-0 Collector(s) & number: Baragwanath, S, PRE 36551 | 1960-1-
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; THE DOWNS; NEAR WATERFALL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062711-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 1226 | 1931-11-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ENTABENI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066688-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8867 | 1969-8-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Egossa Forest.
General notes: Climber. Red fruits.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149086-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 1020 | 1975-7-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inheemse bos by swembad en munisipale karavaanpark, ESHOWE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Asparagaceae Klopper, RR; Burrows, SMIn: 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, PPJStrelitzia 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, NLBothalia 25(1&2)205-209
1992
FLORA CHAPTER
Dracaenaceae, Asparagaceae, Luzuriagaceae and Smilacaceae: 1. Protasparagus Immelman, KL; Obermeyer, AAIn: 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, AASouth African Journal of Botany 2: 243-244
1949
No results found for Asparagus falcatus L.
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
| 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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