Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
632183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 337 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631515

Common Names

  • Arborescent Asparagus
  • Tree-like Asparagus
  • Tree Asparagus

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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis arborescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus equisetifolius Ledru ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Asparagus retrofractus C.Sm. ex Webb & Berthel. [illegitimate]

Description

Asparagus arborescens (also called 'Tree Asparagus', among many other common names) is a species of asparagus native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–3 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus arborescens is a small, white, star-shaped structure, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiny plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus arborescens can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Asparagus arborescens

Asparagus arborescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Asparagus arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus arborescens?

Asparagus arborescens

What is the common name of Asparagus arborescens?

Tree Asparagus

Where is Asparagus arborescens native to?

South 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-274951: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.