Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
angusticladus
ID:
632152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jessop) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 3: 60 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631484

Common Names

  • Angusticladus Asparagus
  • Asparagus Angusticladus
  • Asparagus Angusticladus

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Synonyms

  • Asparagus aethiopicus angusticladus Jessop [unknown]
  • Protasparagus angusticladus (Jessop) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus angusticladus (also called Narrow-leaved Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in rocky outcrops and coastal dunes. It is a shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with narrow, needle-like leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus angusticladus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus angusticladus is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus angusticladus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the crown of the plant and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Asparagus angusticladus

Asparagus angusticladus can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Asparagus angusticladus FAQ

What is the common name of Asparagus angusticladus?

Narrow-leaved Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus angusticladus?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Asparagus angusticladus?

The flowers are white in color.

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-274948: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
Adélaïde Louise Stork (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stork' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.