Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeus
ID:
635060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 73 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634392



Common Names

  • Asparagus Pygmaeus
  • Pygmy Asparagus
  • Pygmaeus Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus pygmaeus (also called Pygmy Asparagus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, star-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus pygmaeus is an ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus pygmaeus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus pygmaeus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Asparagus pygmaeus

Asparagus pygmaeus is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Asparagus pygmaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus pygmaeus?

Asparagus pygmaeus

What type of plant is Asparagus pygmaeus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus pygmaeus?

Grasslands and scrub

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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