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chrise Climbing asparagus (Asparagus plumosus)

Asparagus plumosus seems to be a synonym of A. setaceus

Apr. 19, 2020 07:48:19 +0000 loarie

sunk!

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Plants of the World Online and other sources have Asparagus plumosus Baker as a synonym of A. setaceus (Kunth) Jessop

Posted by chrise almost 4 years ago

But see 1994: Flora of Australia.49 ed. Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service. (editorial) The correct name for what was previously known as A. setaceus in New Zealand. A. plumosus is very distinct and recognisable "form". It has less dense cladode-clusters and the branches, branchlets and cladodes typically flattened into one plane. i.e. some think they are different species.

Posted by chrise almost 4 years ago

Not accepted as the same currently in South Africa (but is in Zimbabwe): the two are quite distinct in size of cladodes, orientation of cladodes and fruit colour.
The genus is currently being reviewed in southern Africa by Sandy Burrows and I will find out what the current situation is ...

Posted by tonyrebelo almost 4 years ago

Thanks Tony, will wait for more information. There certainly seem to be different opinions.

Posted by chrise almost 4 years ago

you might wait, but Scott has already bolted the stables ...
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxon_changes/47514

Posted by tonyrebelo almost 4 years ago

Our reviewer say sink them ...

Posted by tonyrebelo almost 4 years ago

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