Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
krebsianus
ID:
633871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 73 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633203



Common Names

  • Asparagus krebsianus
  • Krebs's Asparagus
  • Krebs Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis krebsiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Protasparagus krebsianus (Kunth) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus krebsianus (also called Krebs' asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist grasslands, forests, and meadows, and has long, thin, light green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus krebsianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source, as its shoots are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus krebsianus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus krebsianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Asparagus krebsianus

Asparagus krebsianus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Asparagus krebsianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus krebsianus?

Asparagus krebsianus

What is the common name of Asparagus krebsianus?

Krebs' Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus krebsianus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-275120: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.