Asparagus pachyrrhizus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyrrhizus
ID:
634855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ivanova ex N.V.Vlassova
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 65: 577 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634187
Common Names
- Pachyrrhizus Asparagus
- Pachyrrhizus Asparagus
- Pachyrrhizus Asparagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asparagus pachyrrhizus (also called Thick-Rooted Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and thick, fleshy roots. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and white. The fruits are small, red berries. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus pachyrrhizus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asparagus pachyrrhizus is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus pachyrrhizus is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.
Where to Find Asparagus pachyrrhizus
Asparagus pachyrrhizus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in North Africa, and in the Middle East.
Asparagus pachyrrhizus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus pachyrrhizus?
Asparagus pachyrrhizus
What are the common names of Asparagus pachyrrhizus?
Asparagus Fern
What is the native range of Asparagus pachyrrhizus?
India, China, and Southeast Asia
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-275212: Based on the initial data import
N.V. Vlassova (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.V.Vlassova' in the authors string.