Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fasciculatus
ID:
633162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. , ed. 1a, 2: 329 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632494



Common Names

  • Fasciculate Asparagus
  • Asparagus Fern
  • Asparagus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis consanguinea Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus confusus Scott Elliot ex H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Asparagus consanguineus Baker [unknown]
  • Myrsiphyllum fasciculatum (Thunb.) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Asparagus falcatus fasciculatus (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Asparagus asiaticus pauciflorus Scott-Elliot [unknown]

Description

Asparagus fasciculatus (also called Bunch 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 fasciculatus is often used as a groundcover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus fasciculatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus fasciculatus is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, cut a healthy stem from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Once dry, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks. Asparagus fasciculatus prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Asparagus fasciculatus

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

Asparagus fasciculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus fasciculatus?

Asparagus fasciculatus

What is the common name of Asparagus fasciculatus?

Bundle Asparagus

Where is Asparagus fasciculatus 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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