Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trichoclados
ID:
635941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) F.T.Wang & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 111 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635273



Common Names

  • Trichoclados Asparagus
  • Trichoclados Island Asparagus
  • Trichoclados Asparagus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus meioclados trichoclados F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]

Description

Asparagus trichoclados (also called Spiny Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of asparagus plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a woody stem and long, thin, needle-like leaves. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus trichoclados 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

Asparagus trichoclados has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus trichoclados is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Asparagus trichoclados

Asparagus trichoclados is found in China.

Asparagus trichoclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus trichoclados?

Asparagus trichoclados

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus trichoclados?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Asparagus trichoclados?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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-275342: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
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.