Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yanbianensis
ID:
636213

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 139 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635545



Common Names

  • Asparagus yanbianensis
  • Yanbian Asparagus
  • Chinese Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus yanbianensis (also called 'Yanbian Asparagus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with light green, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in wet forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus yanbianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus yanbianensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus yanbianensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Asparagus yanbianensis

Asparagus yanbianensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Asparagus yanbianensis FAQ

What type of soil does Asparagus yanbianensis prefer?

Asparagus yanbianensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Asparagus yanbianensis?

Asparagus yanbianensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Asparagus yanbianensis need?

Asparagus yanbianensis prefers bright, indirect light.

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-275367: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.