Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tamariscinus
ID:
635777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ivanova ex Grubov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 10 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635109



Common Names

  • Asparagus Tamariscinus
  • Tamarisk Asparagus
  • Asparagus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus tamariscinus issykkulensis N.V.Vlassova [unknown]

Description

Asparagus tamariscinus (also called Tamarisk Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and scrublands. It has dark green, lanceolate leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus tamariscinus has medicinal uses, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus tamariscinus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus tamariscinus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Asparagus tamariscinus

Asparagus tamariscinus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Asparagus tamariscinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus tamariscinus?

Asparagus tamariscinus

What type of plant is Asparagus tamariscinus?

It is a flowering plant in the Asparagus family

Where is Asparagus tamariscinus native to?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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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