Asparagus crassicladus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicladus
ID:
632748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jessop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 75 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632080
Common Names
- Crassicladus Asparagus
- Crassicladus Asparagi
- Crassicladus Asparago
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- Protasparagus crassicladus (Jessop) Oberm. [unknown]
Description
Asparagus crassicladus (also called Thick-branched 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 crassicladus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asparagus crassicladus has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus crassicladus is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Asparagus crassicladus
Asparagus crassicladus can be found in the Himalayas, India.
Asparagus crassicladus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus crassicladus?
Asparagus crassicladus
What is the family of Asparagus crassicladus?
Asparagaceae
What is the common name of Asparagus crassicladus?
Crassicladus Asparagus
Where is Asparagus crassicladus native to?
South America
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-275004: Based on the initial data import
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.