Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
horridus
ID:
633639

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1774

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 13 : 274 (1774)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632971



Common Names

  • Asparagus horridus
  • Rough Asparagus
  • Hairy Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus horridus L.f. [deprecated]
  • Asparagus stipularis Forssk. [unknown]
  • Asparagus stipularis brachyclados Boiss. [unknown]
  • Asparagus stipularis horridus Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Asparagus aphyllus stipularis (Forssk.) Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus stipularis tenuispinus Holmboe [unknown]
  • Asparagus aphyllus stipularis (Forssk.) K.Richt. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus horridus (also called Rough Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus horridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus horridus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus horridus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Asparagus horridus

Asparagus horridus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.

Asparagus horridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus horridus?

Asparagus horridus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus horridus?

It is native to South Africa.

What is the size of Asparagus horridus?

It is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall.

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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