Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
asarifolius
ID:
380282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 513 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379614



Common Names

  • Nirarathamnos asarifolius
  • Asarifolius Nirarathamnos
  • Nirarathamnos


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Description

Nirarathamnos asarifolius (also called Asarum-leaved sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a creeping rhizome and ascending culms. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Nirarathamnos asarifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nirarathamnos asarifolius has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nirarathamnos asarifolius is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist soil.

Where to Find Nirarathamnos asarifolius

Nirarathamnos asarifolius is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wetland habitats.

Nirarathamnos asarifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nirarathamnos asarifolius?

Nirarathamnos asarifolius

What is the natural habitat of Nirarathamnos asarifolius?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist evergreen forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Nirarathamnos asarifolius?

It flowers from December to April.

Species in the Nirarathamnos genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,