Asarum lutchuense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutchuense
ID:
551566
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Honda) Koidz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10: 137 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550898
Common Names
- Lutchuense Wild Ginger
- Lutchuense Asarum
- Lutchuense Asarum
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- Heterotropa lutchuensis Honda [unknown]
Description
Asarum lutchuense (also called Lutchu 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 lutchuense 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 lutchuense has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white with yellow spots 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 lutchuense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. 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 lutchuense
Asarum lutchuense is native to Japan. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Asarum lutchuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asarum lutchuense?
Asarum lutchuense
What is the common name of Asarum lutchuense?
Lutchu Wild Ginger
Where is Asarum lutchuense native to?
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,