Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
longerhizomatosum
ID:
1095253

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Liang & C.S.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 591 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094591



Common Names

  • Asarum longerhizomatosum
  • Longerhizomatosum Asarum
  • Longerhizomatosum Piper


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Description

Asarum longerhizomatosum (also called Long Rhizome Wild Ginger, among many other common names) is a small evergreen herb native to China. It has a rounded shape with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum longerhizomatosum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a houseplant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can be used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum longerhizomatosum has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum longerhizomatosum is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting medium. Division is done by carefully separating the root ball of the plant into two or more sections and replanting each section in a separate pot. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Asarum longerhizomatosum

Asarum longerhizomatosum can be found in the temperate forests of 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 tro-2500636: Based on the initial data import
Chou Fen Liang (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Liang' in the authors string.
Chun Shu Yang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Yang' in the authors string.