Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
632587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 230 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631919

Common Names

  • Asparagus Cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Cochinchinensis

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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis sinica Miq. [unknown]
  • Asparagus gaudichaudianus Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus insularis Hance [unknown]
  • Asparagus lucidus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Asparagus sinicus C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Melanthium cochinchinense Lour. [unknown]
  • Asparagus lucidus dolichocladus Merr. & Rolfe [unknown]
  • Asparagus dauricus elongatus Pamp. [unknown]
  • Asparagus lucidus pygmaeus Makino [unknown]
  • Asparagus cochinchinensis pygmaeus (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Asparagus cochinchinensis longifolius F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Asparagus cochinchinensis dolichoclados F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Asparagus cochinchinensis pygmaeus (Makino) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura [unknown]

Description

Asparagus cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochin Asparagus Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to India. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus cochinchinensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus cochinchinensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Asparagus cochinchinensis

Asparagus cochinchinensis can be found in Vietnam and China.

Asparagus cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus cochinchinensis?

Asparagus cochinchinensis

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus cochinchinensis?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Asparagus cochinchinensis?

It is an evergreen, climbing shrub.

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-274989: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.