Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lecardi
ID:
633935

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 17 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633267



Common Names

  • Asparagus lecardi
  • Lecard's Asparagus
  • Lecardi Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus lecardi (also called Lecard's asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear in shape. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus lecardi is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic, antirheumatic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a vegetable and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus lecardi 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 lecardi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, light soil. Divisions should be taken in the spring and planted in a light, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Asparagus lecardi

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

Asparagus lecardi FAQ

What is the common name of Asparagus lecardi?

Lecardi Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus lecardi?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the size of Asparagus lecardi?

It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft).

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,

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