Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
virgatus
ID:
636138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Refug. Bot. 3: t. 214 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635470



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Ligulifera
  • Cyrtandra Lillianae
  • Asparagus Warneckei


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus sylvaticus Burch. ex Baker [illegitimate]
  • Protasparagus virgatus (Baker) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Asparagus virgatus capillaris Baker [unknown]

Description

Asparagus virgatus (also called Wild Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber or shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in coastal areas, in valleys, and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus virgatus has many culinary uses and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus virgatus has small white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus virgatus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Asparagus virgatus

Asparagus virgatus is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found growing in moist forests and wet cliffs at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Asparagus virgatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus virgatus?

Asparagus virgatus

What is the common name of Asparagus virgatus?

Virgatus

Where is Asparagus virgatus found?

India

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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