Asparagus cochinchinensis

Asparagus cochinchinensis (= Asparagus lucidus), commonly known as Lucid Asparagus, is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Asparagus cochinchinensis 11.1 History 11.2 Asparagus cochinchinensis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Asparagus cochinchinensis was already described and the name validly published by João de Loureiro. It was not until 1919, however, that Elmer Drew Merrill reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Lucid Asparagus is a species in the genus Asparagus which contains 212 species and belongs to the family of the Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 2 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Asparagus cochinchinensis is an evergreen plant.The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped and green. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged in clusters.

The green fruits are berries.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Asparagus cochinchinensis is native to China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

[edit] Cultivation

The Lucid Asparagus prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

Asparagus cochinchinensis is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Asparagus cochinchinensis is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Asparagus cochinchinensis

[edit] History

[edit] Asparagus cochinchinensis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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