Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tibeticus
ID:
635886

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(1): 93 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635218



Common Names

  • Tibetan Asparagus
  • Tibeticus Asparagus
  • Tibetan Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus tibeticus (also called 'Tibetan Asparagus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the Himalayas, where it can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has thin, wiry stems and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus tibeticus has small white flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings with needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus tibeticus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Asparagus tibeticus

Asparagus tibeticus can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in Tibet.

Asparagus tibeticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus tibeticus?

Asparagus tibeticus

What is the family of Asparagus tibeticus?

Asparagaceae

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus tibeticus?

Mountain slopes and meadows in western 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-275337: Based on the initial data import
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.