Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as garden asparagus, is a perennial plant valued both culinary and medicinal properties. Renowned for its diuretic effects, it supports kidney function and detoxification. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, this plant has historically been used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various urinary tract ailments.
- Scientific name: Asparagus officinalis
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Asparagales and placed in the family Asparagaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Asparagus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asparagus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. It is also documented to exist within the territories of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. These locations highlight the plant's specific range throughout the northernmost parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asparagus officinalis has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+/-)-1-monopalmitin, 1,2-O-diferuloylglycerol, 1,3-O-di-p-coumaroylglycerol, 1,3-O-diferuloylglycerol, 1-O-feruloyl-3-O-p-coumaroylglycerol.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+/-)-1-monopalmitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2-O-diferuloylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-O-di-p-coumaroylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-O-diferuloylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-O-feruloyl-3-O-p-coumaroylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarsasapogenin M | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asparaptine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asparenyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Asparagus officinalis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Asparagus officinalis has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, Liver cancer, body weight, cancer, cervix cancer.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body weight | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervix cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |