Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
naniflorum
ID:
1093594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfeifer

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092932



Common Names

  • Asarum naniflorum
  • Dwarf Wild Ginger
  • Little Wild Ginger


Searching for Asarum naniflorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Asarum naniflorum (also called 'Wild Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to the United States. It is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum naniflorum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum naniflorum has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

Searching for Asarum naniflorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum naniflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Asarum naniflorum

Asarum naniflorum can be found in the temperate regions of North America, including the United States and Canada.

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-2500181: Based on the initial data import
Howard William Pfeifer (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeifer' in the authors string.