Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maritimus
ID:
634247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 2 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633579



Common Names

  • Asparagus Maritimus
  • Maritimus Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Maritimus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus amarus DC. [unknown]
  • Asparagus levinae Klokov [unknown]
  • Asparagus marinus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Asparagus officinalis maritimus L. [unknown]
  • Asparagus scaber Brign. [unknown]
  • Asparagus tauscheri Fisch. ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus maritimus (also called sea asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas and salt marshes. It has a thick, fleshy stem with small, white flowers and needle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus maritimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in some traditional Chinese medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus maritimus is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asparagus maritimus are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus maritimus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Asparagus maritimus

Asparagus maritimus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in North Africa, and in the Middle East.

Asparagus maritimus FAQ

What are the common names of Asparagus maritimus?

Common names of Asparagus maritimus include Maritime asparagus fern and Sea asparagus fern.

What type of soil does Asparagus maritimus prefer?

Asparagus maritimus prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Asparagus maritimus need?

Asparagus maritimus prefers bright, indirect light.

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-275155: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.