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What are the other names for Asparagus fern? The common names are all here

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Asparagus fern, also known as Wu bamboo, is a perennial herbaceous plant with a fairly wide distribution in China. Asparagus fern has a certain medicinal value.

Other names for Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern is also called Wu bamboo. In addition, it has other names such as Sanbaibang, Sidong Tiandongcao, Mingtiandong, and Laohu Weibagen (tiger tail root).

Morphological characteristics of Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern has branch-like leaves that are fine, small and very soft. One of its other names is Laohu Weibagen (tiger tail root), which refers to how the overall appearance of Asparagus fern resembles the root of a tiger's tail. Asparagus fern blooms with pale green flowers and also bears red berries.

Growth habits of Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern likes warmth, and its growing environment requires moisture and partial shade. It can tolerate drought and poor soil, but is relatively intolerant of cold; in winter the temperature should be kept above 6°C. When propagating, division propagation is mostly used.

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