Asparagus sichuanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sichuanicus
ID:
635442
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Chen & D.Q.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 418 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634774
Common Names
- Asparagus sichuanicus
- Sichuan Asparagus
- Chinese Asparagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asparagus sichuanicus (also called Sichuan Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has thin, green stems and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady environments and grows in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus sichuanicus is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asparagus sichuanicus are small and white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have three lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus sichuanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Asparagus sichuanicus
Asparagus sichuanicus is native to China and can be found in the Sichuan province.
Asparagus sichuanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus sichuanicus?
Asparagus sichuanicus
What is the common name of Asparagus sichuanicus?
Sichuan Asparagus
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus sichuanicus?
Grassy slopes in China
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-275295: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Dao Qing Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Q.Liu' in the authors string.