Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lycaonicus
ID:
634097

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 48 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633429



Common Names

  • Lycaonic Asparagus
  • Asparagus lycaonicus
  • Lycaonic Sprengeri


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Description

Asparagus lycaonicus (also called Lycaonian Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus lycaonicus 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

The flower of Asparagus lycaonicus is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus lycaonicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost. Deadheading spent flowers will help promote more blooms.

Where to Find Asparagus lycaonicus

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

Asparagus lycaonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus lycaonicus?

Asparagus lycaonicus

What is the family of Asparagus lycaonicus?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Asparagus lycaonicus?

Lycaonian Asparagus

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-275141: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.