Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
harperi
ID:
1334897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaddy) Diamond

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-9: 1 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347351



Common Names

  • Harper's Wild Ginger
  • Harper's Asarum
  • Wild Ginger


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Description

Asarum harperi (also called Asarum Harperi, among many other common names) is a herb native to North America. It has small, purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum harperi is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum harperi has dark purple, bell-shaped flowers with three petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is green on the top and white on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum harperi is a species of perennial herb native to North America. It is a low-growing herb, producing offsets from the base. Propagation is done by division of the offsets, or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Asarum harperi

Asarum harperi can be found in the Midwestern United States.

Asarum harperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum harperi?

Asarum harperi

What is the common name of Asarum harperi?

Harper's Wild Ginger

Where is Asarum harperi native to?

Central America

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

L.L. Gaddy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaddy' in the authors string.
Alvin R. Diamond: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diamond' in the authors string.