Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
asparagoides
ID:
381764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweinf.) Ghebr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 678 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381096



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum asparagoides
  • Asparagus False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Description

Nanorrhinum asparagoides (also called Asparagus-Leaved Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with leathery, asparagus-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nanorrhinum asparagoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nanorrhinum asparagoides is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanorrhinum asparagoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and difficult to transplant.

Where to Find Nanorrhinum asparagoides

Nanorrhinum asparagoides is found in the forests of China.

Nanorrhinum asparagoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum asparagoides?

Nanorrhinum asparagoides

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum asparagoides?

Asparagus rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum asparagoides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wetland habitats.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Medhanie Ghebrehiwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghebr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001433-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].