Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
altiscandens
ID:
632076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Gilg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 196 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631408

Common Names

  • Asparagus altiscandens
  • Altiscandens Asparagus
  • Asparagus Altiscandens Plant

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Description

Asparagus altiscandens (also called High-climbing Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forest, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus altiscandens 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 altiscandens 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 altiscandens 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 1.5 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 altiscandens

Asparagus altiscandens can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Asparagus altiscandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus altiscandens?

Asparagus altiscandens

What is the common name of Asparagus altiscandens?

Altiscandens Asparagus

What type of plant is Asparagus altiscandens?

Asparagus altiscandens is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae

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-274941: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.