Asparagus karthikeyanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karthikeyanii
ID:
922971
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kamble) M.R.Almeida
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 5A: 166 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922306
Common Names
- Asparagus Karthikeyanii
- Karthikeyanii Asparagus
- Asparagus Karthikeyanii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asparagus karthikeyanii (also called Karthikeyan's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus karthikeyanii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asparagus karthikeyanii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus karthikeyanii is a species of perennial herb native to India. It is a low-growing herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Asparagus karthikeyanii
Asparagus karthikeyanii is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
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-467869: Based on the initial data import
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
Shamarao Yashwant Kamble (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamble' in the authors string.