Asparagus juniperoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniperoides
ID:
633761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 3 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633093
Common Names
- Asparagus juniperoides
- Wild Asparagus
- Climbing Asparagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Myrsiphyllum juniperoides (Engl.) Oberm. [unknown]
Description
Asparagus juniperoides (also called Juniper Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, shady areas. It has thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus juniperoides is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: small, black seeds. Seedlings: small, green leaves with a white underside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus juniperoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Asparagus juniperoides
Asparagus juniperoides can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.
Asparagus juniperoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus juniperoides?
Asparagus juniperoides
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus juniperoides?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the size of Asparagus juniperoides?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275110: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.