Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
heterotropoides
ID:
551527

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 171 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550859



Common Names

  • Asarum heterotropoides
  • Heterotropoides Asarum
  • Heterotropoid Asarum


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Synonyms

  • Asarum heterotropoides viride (Sugaya) Yamaji & Ter.Nakam. [unknown]
  • Asiasarum heterotropoides viride Sugaya [unknown]
  • Asarum mandshuricum (Maxim.) M.Kim & S.So [unknown]
  • Asarum misandrum B.U.Oh & J.G.Kim [unknown]
  • Asarum patens (Yamaki) M.Kim & S.So [unknown]
  • Asarum sieboldii mandshuricum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Asarum sieboldii misandrum (B.U.Oh & J.G.Kim) Y.N.Lee [unknown]
  • Asarum sieboldii viride Y.N.Lee [unknown]
  • Asiasarum heterotropoides (F.Schmidt) Maekawa [unknown]
  • Asiasarum patens Yamaki [unknown]
  • Asarum patens flaviviride Y.N.Lee [invalid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Asarum heterotropoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asarum heterotropoides for. mandshuricum (Maxim.) Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum heterotropoides 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 heterotropoides 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 heterotropoides

Asarum heterotropoides is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Asarum heterotropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum heterotropoides?

Asarum heterotropoides

What is the common name of Asarum heterotropoides?

Heterotropoides Wild Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Asarum heterotropoides?

Tropical forests

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-2654341: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.