Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
631784

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-274913: Based on the initial data import
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.