Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longicladus
ID:
634009

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1921: 298 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633341



Common Names

  • Long-Clad Asparagus
  • Asparagus longicladus
  • Long-Clad Sprengeri


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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus longicladus (N.E.Br.) B.Mathew [unknown]

Description

Asparagus longicladus (also called Long-branched 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 longicladus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus longicladus has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus longicladus 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 longicladus

Asparagus longicladus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Asparagus longicladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus longicladus?

Asparagus longicladus

What is the family of Asparagus longicladus?

Asparagaceae

What is the native range of Asparagus longicladus?

South Africa

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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