Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
835622

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Burrows

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 38: 26 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834957



Common Names

  • Asparagus sylvicola
  • Sylvicola Asparagus
  • Woodland Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus sylvicola (also called Forest Asparagus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Mozambique, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus sylvicola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus sylvicola is a species of asparagus native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, humid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Asparagus sylvicola

Asparagus sylvicola is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical climates.

Asparagus sylvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus sylvicola?

Asparagus sylvicola

What are the common names of Asparagus sylvicola?

Woodland asparagus

What is the native range of Asparagus sylvicola?

South Africa

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-372143: Based on the initial data import
Sandra Margaret Burrows (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Burrows' in the authors string.