Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nesiotes
ID:
634606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (Agron. Investig. Nat. Hispan. Inst.) 1968: 56 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633938



Common Names

  • Asparagus Nesiotes
  • Nesiotes Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Nesiotes


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Description

Asparagus nesiotes (also called Santa Cruz Island Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Channel Islands of California. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus nesiotes is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a food source in some parts of the world.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asparagus nesiotes sub. nesiotes
Asparagus nesiotes sub. purpuriensis Marrero Rodr. & A.Ramos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus nesiotes has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus nesiotes is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Asparagus nesiotes

Asparagus nesiotes can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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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