Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 48 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632049
Common Names
- Asparagus coodei
- Coodei Asparagus
- Asparagus of Coodei
Description
Asparagus coodei (also called Coode's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Pacific Islands. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus coodei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asparagus coodei are white or pinkish, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asparagus coodei is a tropical evergreen climber that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Asparagus coodei
Asparagus coodei is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Asparagus coodei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus coodei?
Asparagus coodei
What is the common name of Asparagus coodei?
Coode's Asparagus Fern
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus coodei?
Tropical rainforest
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,