Asparagales is a diverse order of flowering plants within the monocots, encompassing species with significant ecological and economic importance. Many plants in this order exhibit adaptations such as bulbous growth, fleshy leaves, and specialized pollination mechanisms. The order includes notable members like orchids, irises, asparagus, and onions.
Most species are distributed worldwide, thriving in temperate and tropical regions. Asparagales members play vital roles in horticulture, agriculture, and medicine. Some species are cultivated for ornamental purposes, while others provide essential food crops or medicinal compounds.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Asparagales is asparagus (Asparagus officinalis).
Total families found for Asparagales: 6
- 1) Agavaceae
- 2) Amaryllidaceae
- 3) Asparagaceae
- 4) Asphodelaceae
- 5) Iridaceae
- 6) Orchidaceae
Total plants found for Asparagales: 23
- 1) Aloe vera
- 2) Asparagus (Crop)
- 3) Blue agave
- 4) Chives
- 5) Crocus (Crop)
- 6) Daffodil
- 7) Elephant garlic
- 8) Fique
- 9) Freesia (Crop)
- 10) Garlic
- 11) Henequen
- 12) Hyacinth
- 13) Iris (Crop)
- 14) Kurrat
- 15) Leek
- 16) New Zealand flax
- 17) Onion
- 18) Saffron
- 19) Scallion
- 20) Shallot
- 21) Sisal
- 22) Vanilla (Crop)
- 23) Welsh onion