Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laevissimus
ID:
633904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 623 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633236



Common Names

  • Asparagus laevissimus
  • Smooth Asparagus
  • Laevissimus Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus laevissimus (Steud. ex Baker) Kamble [unknown]

Description

Asparagus laevissimus (also called Smooth 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 laevissimus 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

The flower of Asparagus laevissimus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus laevissimus is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Asparagus laevissimus

Asparagus laevissimus is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Asparagus laevissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus laevissimus?

Asparagus laevissimus

What is the common name of Asparagus laevissimus?

Smooth Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus laevissimus?

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-275123: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.