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Asparagus cochinchinensis is distributed in eastern Asia including the Philippines and Japan; named after the southern region of Vietnam, in Vietnamese A. cochinchinensis is called thiên môn đông, [3] the latter similar to tian men dong (天門冬) in Chinese. This is a trailing plant, growing up to 2.5 m long; leaves are phyllodes, 15-25 ...
The flora of the Philippines boasts a diverse array of plant species given its location in the great Malaysian flora. The Malaysian Phytogeographic zone is considered to be one of the most important centers for plant diversity because of the multitude and variance of species occupying that zone. [ 1 ]
Asparagus is a perennial that will grow larger and more productive each year and produce for many years with almost no maintenance
The Philippines is the world's third largest producer of pineapples, producing more than 2.4 million of tonnes in 2015. [50] The Philippines was in the top three banana producing countries in 2010, including India and China. [51] Davao and Mindanao contribute heavily to the total national banana crop. [51]
It is splendidly gifted with pineapple products and processing, livestock resources (cattle, swine production, meat packaging) furniture, asparagus and cut flowers, cotton ginnery, corn, vegetable and fruits. Dole Philippines Incorporated is the largest industrial firm involved in growing, processing and exporting of fresh and canned pineapple.
Zones: 1 to 6 (for hardneck garlic; softneck varieties can be cultivated in warmer zones) Size: 2 to 3 feet tall x 1 foot wide Care requirements: Full sun; moderate water; well-drained soil.
Oceana County, Michigan, the self-proclaimed "asparagus capital of the world" hosts an annual festival complete with a parade and asparagus queen; [78] The Vale of Evesham in Worcestershire is the largest producer within Northern Europe, [citation needed] celebrating with the annual British Asparagus Festival involving auctions of the best crop ...
Asparagus capitatus Baker – N. Oman, E. Afghanistan to W. Himalaya; Asparagus chimanimanensis Sebsebe – S. Tropical Africa (Chimanimani Mts) Asparagus clareae (Oberm.) Fellingham & N.L.Mey. – Northern Province; Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr. – Japan to Indo-China and Philippines (N. Luzon) Asparagus coddii (Oberm.)