Home > Plant Encyclopedia > Order

Asparagus and allies

Botanical name: Asparagales

Botanical name: Asparagales

Description

Did you know that some plants can help repel mosquitoes naturally? Varieties of citronella grass contain natural oils that make a great addition to your garden or patio. In addition, asparagus and allies are often brewed into a calming tea that helps with relaxation and sleep.

Species of Asparagus and allies

Astelia

Xeronema

Stargrass

Borya

Chilean crocus

Iris

Asparagus

Amaryllis

Christmas bells

Ixiolirion

Kapoklily

Spear lily

Asphodel

Orchid

Orchid are a family of over 25,000 species and are famous for their stunning and diverse blooms. Their flowers have evolved to attract specific pollinators such as bees, flies, and hummingbirds. Many orchids are epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants rather than in soil, and are found in a variety of ecosystems from tropical rainforests to arctic tundras.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Monocotyledons

Order

Asparagus and allies

Botanist in your pocket

Scan QR code to download

Cookie Name	Source	Purpose	Lifespan
_ga	Google Analytics	These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here.	1 Year
_pta	PictureThis Analytics	We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience.	1 Year

Cookie Name	Source	Purpose	Lifespan
_fbp	Facebook Pixel	A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here.	1 Year
_adj	Adjust	This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here.	1 Year