Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & S.C.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(1): 93 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631116
Common Names
- Asparagus acicularis
- Needle Asparagus
- Acicularis Asparagus
Description
Asparagus acicularis (also called 'Needle Asparagus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asparagus acicularis has small white flowers, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asparagus acicularis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asparagus acicularis
Asparagus acicularis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Asparagus acicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus acicularis?
Asparagus acicularis
What type of plant is Asparagus acicularis?
Vine
Where is Asparagus acicularis native to?
Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Species in the Asparagus genus
Asparagus acicularis,
Asparagus acocksii,
Asparagus acutifolius,
Asparagus adscendens,
Asparagus aethiopicus,
Asparagus africanus,
Asparagus aggregatus,
Asparagus albus,
Asparagus alopecurus,
Asparagus altiscandens,
Asparagus altissimus,
Asparagus angulofractus,
Asparagus angusticladus,
Asparagus aphyllus,
Asparagus arborescens,
Asparagus asiaticus,
Asparagus asiaticus,
Asparagus asparagoides,
Asparagus aspergillus,
Asparagus baumii,
Asparagus bayeri,
Asparagus benguellensis,
Asparagus bequaertii,
Asparagus biflorus,
Asparagus botschantzevii,
Asparagus brachyphyllus,
Asparagus breslerianus,
Asparagus buchananii,
Asparagus bucharicus,
Asparagus burchellii,
Asparagus burjaticus,
Asparagus calcicola,
Asparagus capensis,
Asparagus capitatus,
Asparagus clareae,
Asparagus cochinchinensis,
Asparagus coddii,
Asparagus concinnus,
Asparagus confertus,
Asparagus coodei,
Asparagus crassicladus,
Asparagus curillus,
Asparagus davuricus,
Asparagus declinatus,
Asparagus deflexus,
Asparagus densiflorus,
Asparagus denudatus,
Asparagus devenishii,
Asparagus divaricatus,
Asparagus drepanophyllus,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,