Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
canadense
ID:
551447

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 422 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550779



Common Names

  • Canadian Wild Ginger
  • Canadian Asarum
  • Canadian Asarabacca


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Synonyms

  • Asarum acuminatum E.P.Bicknell [unknown]
  • Asarum ambiguum Daniels [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense acuminatum Ashe [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense ambiguum Farw. [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense obtusum Muhl. [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense phelpsiae Fernald [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense prattii Fassett [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense reflexum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Asarum carolinianum Walter [unknown]
  • Asarum furcatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Asarum latifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Asarum medium Raf. [unknown]
  • Asarum parvifolium Raf. [unknown]
  • Asarum reflexum E.P.Bicknell [unknown]
  • Asarum reflexum ambiguum E.P.Bicknell [unknown]
  • Asarum rubrocinctum Peattie [unknown]
  • Asarum villosum Muhl. ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Asarum ypsilantense Walpole [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense canadense [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense canadense [unknown]
  • Asarum canadense acutifolium Raf. [unknown]

Description

Asarum canadense (also called Canadian wild ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a perennial herb with small, purple flowers and is native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum canadense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and hanging baskets. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, which can be white, pink, or purple. The plant is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum canadense has small, bell-shaped flowers that are brownish-purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum canadense is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Asarum canadense

Asarum canadense can be found in Canada and the United States.

Asarum canadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum canadense?

Asarum canadense

What is the common name of Asarum canadense?

Canadian Wild Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Asarum canadense?

It is native to eastern North America, where it grows in moist forests and shady areas.

Species in the Asarum genus

Asarum costatum, Asarum dilatatum, Asarum kinoshitae, Asarum majale, Asarum maruyamae, Asarum megacalyx, Asarum mikuniense, Asarum tohokuense, Asarum arifolium, Asarum asaroides, Asarum asperum, Asarum balansae, Asarum bashanense, Asarum blumei, Asarum campaniflorum, Asarum canadense, Asarum cardiophyllum, Asarum caucasicum, Asarum caudatum, Asarum caudigerellum, Asarum caudigerum, Asarum caulescens, Asarum celsum, Asarum chengkouense, Asarum chinense, Asarum contractum, Asarum cordifolium, Asarum costatum, Asarum crassisepalum, Asarum crassum, Asarum crispulatum, Asarum curvistigma, Asarum debile, Asarum delavayi, Asarum dilatatum, Asarum dissitum, Asarum epigynum, Asarum europaeum, Asarum fauriei, Asarum forbesii, Asarum fudsinoi, Asarum fukienense, Asarum gelasinum, Asarum geophilum, Asarum glabrum, Asarum gusk, Asarum hartwegii, Asarum hatsushimae, Asarum heterophyllum, Asarum heterotropoides,

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

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