Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filicinus
ID:
633179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 49 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632511



Common Names

  • Asparagus filicinus
  • Asparagus fern
  • Ferny asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus filicinus brevipes Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus filicinus giraldii C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Asparagus filicinus megaphyllus F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Asparagus qinghaiensis Y.Wan [unknown]
  • Protasparagus filicinus (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus filicinus brevipes (Baker) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus filicinus brevifolius (Baker) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus filicinus microclada (Hook.f.) Kamble [unknown]
  • Asparagus filicinus brevifolius Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus filicinus microclada Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus filicinus (also called Fern Asparagus, Fern Asparagus Fern, and Fern Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in sunny locations, such as rock crevices, walls, and banks.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus filicinus 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 flowers of Asparagus filicinus are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus filicinus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Asparagus filicinus

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

Asparagus filicinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus filicinus?

Asparagus filicinus

What are the common names of Asparagus filicinus?

Fern Asparagus

Where is Asparagus filicinus native to?

Central 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-275055: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.