Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
davuricus
ID:
632781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 340 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632113

Common Names

  • Davuricus Asparagus
  • Davuricus Asparagi
  • Davuricus Asparago

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Synonyms

  • Asparagus gibbus Bunge [unknown]
  • Asparagus glycycarpus Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus tuberculatus Bunge ex Iljin [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis gracilis Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus davuricus (also called Davurian Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Russia and China, and it typically grows in rocky outcrops and coastal dunes. It is a shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with needle-like leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus davuricus 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 davuricus has small white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus davuricus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Asparagus davuricus

Asparagus davuricus can be found in the Himalayas, India.

Asparagus davuricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus davuricus?

Asparagus davuricus

What type of plant is Asparagus davuricus?

Perennial herb

Where does Asparagus davuricus grow?

It is native to eastern 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275009: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.