Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
asiaticus
ID:
632194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 6: t. 2055. 1853 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631526

Common Names

  • Asiatic Asparagus
  • Asian Asparagus
  • Oriental Asparagus

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Description

Asparagus asiaticus (also called 'Asiatic 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 asiaticus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones. It is also used as a vegetable in some parts of Asia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus asiaticus 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 asiaticus 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 asiaticus

Asparagus asiaticus can be found in Asia.

Asparagus asiaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus asiaticus?

Asparagus asiaticus

What is the common name of Asparagus asiaticus?

Asparagus Fern

Where is Asparagus asiaticus native to?

Asia

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531012-1: Based on the initial data import