Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
touranensis
ID:
1325977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hamdi & Assadi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 19: 44 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338431





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Description

Asparagus touranensis (also called Touran Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb up to 1 m tall, native to Iran. It grows in dry montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus touranensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus touranensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus touranensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Asparagus touranensis

Asparagus touranensis can be found in Iran and other parts of the Middle East.

Asparagus touranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus touranensis?

Asparagus touranensis

What is the common name of Asparagus touranensis?

Touran Asparagus

Where does Asparagus touranensis grow?

It is native to Iran and Turkey

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

Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.
Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Hamdi (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamdi' in the authors string.