Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
hatsushimae
ID:
551522

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Maek. ex Hatus. & Yamahata

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Phytogeogr. Taxon. 36: 3 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550854



Common Names

  • Asarum hatsushimae
  • Hatsushimae Asarum
  • Hatsushimae's Asarum


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Description

Asarum hatsushimae (also called Hatsushimae Wild Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, and found in moist woodlands and along streams. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, dark purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum hatsushimae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used to create ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum hatsushimae is small and bell-shaped, with three purple petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and green, with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum hatsushimae 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 hatsushimae

Asarum hatsushimae can be found in Japan.

Asarum hatsushimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum hatsushimae?

Asarum hatsushimae

What is the common name of Asarum hatsushimae?

Hatsushimae wild ginger

Where is Asarum hatsushimae found?

Asarum hatsushimae is found in Japan

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-2654337: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.
Eiji Yamahata: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamahata' in the authors string.