Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
633143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Addit. Fl. Canar. 1: 4 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632475



Common Names

  • False Asparagus
  • False Asparagus Fern
  • Asparagus Fern


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Description

Asparagus fallax (also called False Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of asparagus native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall and has long, thin leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus fallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus fallax has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus fallax is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Asparagus fallax

Asparagus fallax is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Asparagus fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus fallax?

Asparagus fallax

What is the common name of Asparagus fallax?

False Asparagus

Where is Asparagus fallax native to?

Southern Europe

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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