Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alopecurus
ID:
632054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oberm.) Malcomber & Sebsebe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 73 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631386

Common Names

  • Alopecurus Asparagus
  • Fox-tail Asparagus
  • Fox-tail Asparagus

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Synonyms

  • Myrsiphyllum alopecurum Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus alopecurus (also called Foxtail Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has alternate, simple leaves, and flowers that are white or yellowish-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus alopecurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus alopecurus is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus alopecurus is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Asparagus alopecurus

Asparagus alopecurus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Asparagus alopecurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus alopecurus?

Asparagus alopecurus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus alopecurus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What are the common names of Asparagus alopecurus?

Fox-tail Asparagus

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-274939: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Sebsebe Demissew (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebsebe' in the authors string.
Simon T. Malcomber (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malcomber' in the authors string.