Asarum leucosepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucosepalum
ID:
551561
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hatus. ex Yamahata
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69: 399 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550893
Common Names
- Leucosepalum Wild Ginger
- Leucosepalum Asarum
- Leucosepalum Asarum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asarum leucosepalum (also called White-Sepaled 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 leucosepalum 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
Asarum leucosepalum has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually gray in color. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asarum leucosepalum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Asarum leucosepalum
Asarum leucosepalum is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Asarum leucosepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asarum leucosepalum?
Asarum leucosepalum
What is the common name of Asarum leucosepalum?
White-sepal Wild Ginger
Where is Asarum leucosepalum native to?
China
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-2654376: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Eiji Yamahata: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamahata' in the authors string.