Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
634690

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 313 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634022

Common Names

  • Garden Asparagus
  • Asparagus
  • Sparrow Grass

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Synonyms

  • Asparagus altilis Asch. [unknown]
  • Asparagus caspius Hort.Vind. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Asparagus caspius Hohen. [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus collinus Schur [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus esculentus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Asparagus fiorii Sennen [unknown]
  • Asparagus hedecarpus Andrz. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus hortensis Mill. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus littoralis Steven [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis altilis L. [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis strictus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Asparagus oxycarpus Steven [unknown]
  • Asparagus paragus Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Asparagus polyphyllus Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Asparagus sativus Mill. [unknown]
  • Asparagus setiformis Krylov [unknown]
  • Asparagus tenuifolius Gilib. [unknown]
  • Asparagus vulgaris Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis polyphyllus (Steven) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis officinalis [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis campestris Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Asparagus scaber littoralis (Steven) Nyman [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis collinus Nyman [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis oxycarpus (Steven) Nyman [unknown]
  • Asparagus trichophyllus medius Bong. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Asparagus altilis oxycarpus (Steven) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Asparagus altilis polyphyllus (Steven ex Ledeb.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Asparagus polyphyllus Steven [unknown]
  • Asparagus setiformis typicus Krylov [invalid]
  • Asparagus setiformis tenuior Krylov [unknown]

Description

Asparagus officinalis (also called Garden Asparagus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, star-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asparagus officinalis sub. prostratus (Dumort.) Corb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus officinalis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus officinalis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus officinalis is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate forests of the region.

Asparagus officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus officinalis?

Asparagus officinalis

What is the common name of Asparagus officinalis?

Garden Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus officinalis?

It is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western 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,

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