Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
merkeri
ID:
634344

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 238 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633676



Common Names

  • Asparagus merkeri
  • Merkeri Asparagus
  • Merkeri Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus merkeri (also called Merker's 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 merkeri 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 merkeri is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Asparagus merkeri are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus merkeri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take several years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Asparagus merkeri

Asparagus merkeri can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.

Asparagus merkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus merkeri?

Asparagus merkeri

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus merkeri?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the common uses of Asparagus merkeri?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source

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-275164: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.