Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
altissimus
ID:
632087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 287 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631419

Common Names

  • Asparagus altissimus
  • Tall Asparagus
  • High Asparagus

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Synonyms

  • Asparagus declinatus Schousb. [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus foeniculaceus Lowe [unknown]
  • Asparagus altissimus foeniculaceus (Lowe) Maire [unknown]
  • Asparagus altissimus asperulus Maire [unknown]

Description

Asparagus altissimus (also called Tall 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 40 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 altissimus 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 altissimus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus altissimus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Asparagus altissimus

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

Asparagus altissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus altissimus?

Asparagus altissimus

What is the common name of Asparagus altissimus?

Altissimus Asparagus

What type of plant is Asparagus altissimus?

Asparagus altissimus 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-274942: Based on the initial data import
Giles Munby (1813-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munby' in the authors string.