Asparagus oligoclonos

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Asparagus tamaboki
• Asparagus stachyphyllus
• Asparagus oligoclonos var. purpurascens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Asparagus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several distinct regions in Northern Asia. In Siberia, its presence has been documented specifically in the Chitа region. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, occurring within both the Amur and Primorye territories. Moving into China, the plant can be found throughout the Inner Mongolia region. Finally, its geographical range includes the Manchuria area of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Asparagus oligoclonos is characterized by its adaptability to diverse and often challenging terrains, allowing it to colonize a wide range of environmental niches. It is frequently found inhabiting meadows, where it thrives in dry conditions, as well as in mountainous regions where terrain may be rugged. The species demonstrates significant versatility in substrate preference, successfully establishing itself in sandy soils, along coastal shores, and within stony places. This ability to persist in well-drained, varied landscapes, from arid meadowlands to rocky and coastal environments, underscores its resilience across different topographical and soil profiles.

Habitat :

meadows: dry, mountains, sand, shores, stony places

Life history

The life history of Asparagus oligoclonos is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural survival strategy, the species functions as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennial buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or substrate during unfavorable periods. This life form is consistent across its developmental stages, as it maintains its hemicryptophytic classification to navigate its environmental niche throughout its extended lifespan.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Asparagus oligoclonos is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This terrestrial species functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or epiphyte. In terms of its physical stature, the plant exhibits a relatively low profile, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.4 m to a maximum of 0.8 m, maintaining a mean height of approximately 0.6 m. Structurally, it is classified as a self-supporting climber, allowing it to maintain its position within its habitat without the need for external support.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.6 m

Plant height min:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of the foliage in Asparagus oligoclonos is characterized by highly specialized, needle-like phylloclades that exhibit significant variation in dimensions. The leaf length displays a distinct range, with a minimum measurement of 1 cm, a mean length of 2 cm, and a maximum extension reaching up to 3 cm. Complementing these longitudinal variations is a specialized narrowness in width, where the leaf width fluctuates minimally between a lower limit of 0.04 cm and an upper limit of 0.06 cm. This morphological profile, defined by elongated but extremely slender leaf structures, is indicative of physiological adaptations designed to manage surface area and moisture retention.

Leaf length max:

3 cm

Leaf length mean:

2 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

0.06 cm

Leaf width min:

0.04 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Asparagus oligoclonos is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle and the development of small, relatively uniform fruits. The flowering period typically begins in June and concludes in July, though the timing can be variable. Following pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit consistent morphological dimensions. These fruits have a mean length and width of 0.9 cm, with individual measurements ranging from a minimum of 0.8 cm to a maximum of 1 cm in both length and width.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.9 cm

Fruit length min:

0.8 cm

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.9 cm

Fruit width min:

0.8 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asparanin A.

Asparanin A

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Asparagus oligoclonos has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.

Methanolic extract

1. Journal of natural products