Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pastorianus
ID:
634921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 329 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634253



Common Names

  • Asparagus Pastorianus
  • Pastorianus Asparagus
  • Pastorianus' Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus pastorianus longifolius G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis alba pastoriana (Webb & Berthel.) Ball [unknown]

Description

Asparagus pastorianus (also called Pastor's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, red berries. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus pastorianus 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 pastorianus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus pastorianus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings planted out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.

Where to Find Asparagus pastorianus

Asparagus pastorianus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the mountainous regions of southern Europe and northern Africa.

Asparagus pastorianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus pastorianus?

Asparagus pastorianus

What are the common names of Asparagus pastorianus?

Asparagus Fern

What is the native range of Asparagus pastorianus?

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-275218: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.