Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
persicus
ID:
634979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 603 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634311



Common Names

  • Asparagus Persicus
  • Persicus Asparagus
  • Persicus' Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus leptophyllus Schischkin [unknown]
  • Asparagus oligophyllus Baker [unknown]

Description

Asparagus persicus (also called Persian Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Iran and is found in rocky and sandy areas. It is a scrambling, twining, or climbing shrub, growing up to 3 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus persicus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus persicus is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus persicus is a perennial native to Iran. It can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Asparagus persicus

Asparagus persicus is native to Iran and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Asparagus persicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus persicus?

Asparagus persicus

What are the common names of Asparagus persicus?

Persian asparagus

What is the distribution of Asparagus persicus?

It is distributed in Iran

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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