Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
inderiensis
ID:
633685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Ledeb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 44 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633017



Common Names

  • Asparagus inderiensis
  • Indian Asparagus
  • Inder Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus kasakstanicus Iljin [unknown]

Description

Asparagus inderiensis (also called Indian asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, sessile, and linear in shape. It is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus inderiensis 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 inderiensis 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 inderiensis is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in a moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asparagus inderiensis

Asparagus inderiensis is native to India, and can be found in dry, open forests.

Asparagus inderiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus inderiensis?

Asparagus inderiensis

What is the common name of Asparagus inderiensis?

No common name

Where is Asparagus inderiensis found?

Asparagus inderiensis is found in the Canary Islands

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531143-1: Based on the initial data import