Asarum caudigerellum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudigerellum
ID:
551462
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Cheng & C.S.Yang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 571 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550794
Common Names
- Caudigerellum Wild Ginger
- Caudiger Wild Ginger
- Caudigerellum Asarum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asarum caudigerellum (also called 'Caudiger Asarum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asarum caudigerellum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asarum caudigerellum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asarum caudigerellum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Zones 4-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Asarum caudigerellum
Asarum caudigerellum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Asarum caudigerellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asarum caudigerellum?
Asarum caudigerellum
What is the common name of Asarum caudigerellum?
Caudiger's Wild Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Asarum caudigerellum?
It is native to Japan, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654282: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Chun Shu Yang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Yang' in the authors string.