Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
chueyi
ID:
1330912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sinn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 224: 92 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343366



Common Names

  • Asarum chueyi
  • Chueyi Asarum
  • Chueyi Plant


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Description

Asarum chueyi (also called Chuey's wild ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum chueyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum chueyi has small, brownish-purple flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum chueyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Asarum chueyi

Asarum chueyi is native to the Yunnan province of China and can be found growing in moist, shady forests.

Asarum chueyi FAQ

What type of soil does Asarum chueyi prefer?

Asarum chueyi prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of light does Asarum chueyi prefer?

Asarum chueyi prefers full sun to partial shade.

How can I propagate Asarum chueyi?

Asarum chueyi can be propagated by division or seed.

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

Brandon T. Sinn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sinn' in the authors string.