Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
racemosus
ID:
635083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 152 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634415



Common Names

  • Asparagus Racemosus
  • Racemosus Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Racemosus


Searching for Asparagus racemosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis abyssinica Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis acerosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis brownei Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis decaisnei Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis floribunda Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Asparagopsis hohenackerii Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis javanica Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis retrofracta Schweinf. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis sarmentosa Dalzell & A.Gibson [illegitimate]
  • Asparagopsis subquadrangularis Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus acerosus Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus dubius Decne. [unknown]
  • Asparagus fasciculatus R.Br. [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus jacquemontii Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus penduliflorus Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Asparagus petitianus A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Asparagus racemosus longicladodius Chiov. [unknown]
  • Asparagus racemosus tetragonus (Bresler) Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus stachyoides Spreng. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus tetragonus Bresler [unknown]
  • Asparagus zeylanicus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Protasparagus zeylanicus (Hook.f.) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus jacquemontii (Baker) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus racemosus javanicus (Kunth) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus racemosus subacerosus (Baker) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus acerosus (Roxb.) Kamble [unknown]
  • Protasparagus racemosus (Willd.) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Geitonoplesium scandens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Asparagus racemosus subacerosus Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus racemosus zeylanicus Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus racemosus javanicus (Kunth) Baker [unknown]

Description

Asparagus racemosus (also called Shatavari, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to India and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus racemosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus racemosus is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with six petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

Searching for Asparagus racemosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus racemosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Asparagus racemosus

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

Asparagus racemosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus racemosus?

Asparagus racemosus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus racemosus?

It is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What is the average size of Asparagus racemosus?

The average size of Asparagus racemosus is about 2-3 feet in height.

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