Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macowanii
ID:
634140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 609 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633472



Common Names

  • Asparagus macowanii
  • Macowanii Asparagus
  • Macowanii's Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus macowanii zuluensis (N.E.Br.) Jessop [unknown]
  • Asparagus zuluensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Protasparagus macowanii (Baker) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Asparagus macowanii macowanii [unknown]

Description

Asparagus macowanii (also called Macowan's asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus macowanii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus macowanii 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 macowanii 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 macowanii

Asparagus macowanii can be found in the Philippines, in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

Asparagus macowanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus macowanii?

Asparagus macowanii

What is the common name of Asparagus macowanii?

Macowan's Asparagus

What is the habitat of Asparagus macowanii?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woods

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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