Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
curillus
ID:
632772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 2: 152 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632104

Common Names

  • Curillus Asparagus
  • Curillus Asparagi
  • Curillus Asparago

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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis curilla Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus nepalensis Baker [unknown]
  • Protasparagus curillus (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Kamble [unknown]

Description

Asparagus curillus (also called Curled Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has alternate, serrated leaves and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus curillus 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 curillus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus curillus 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 curillus

Asparagus curillus can be found in the Himalayas, India.

Asparagus curillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus curillus?

Asparagus curillus

What are the common names of Asparagus curillus?

Cape asparagus

What is the native range of Asparagus curillus?

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-275007: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.