Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
nipponicum
ID:
551595

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Maek.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 570 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550927



Common Names

  • Asarum Nipponicum
  • Nipponicum Wild Ginger
  • Nipponicum Asarum


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Synonyms

  • Asarum blumei albidonebulosum Makino [unknown]
  • Asarum blumei albivenium Makino [unknown]
  • Asarum blumei viride Makino [unknown]
  • Asarum kooyanum nipponicum (F.Maek.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Heterotropa nipponica (F.Maek.) F.Maek. [unknown]

Description

Asarum nipponicum (also called Japanese Wild Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a creeping rhizome and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in shady, moist, and humus-rich forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum nipponicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asarum nipponicum var. nankaiense (F.Maek.) T.Sugaw.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum nipponicum 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 nipponicum 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 nipponicum

Asarum nipponicum is native to Japan. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Asarum nipponicum FAQ

What is the common name of Asarum nipponicum?

Japanese Wild Ginger

What is the native range of Asarum nipponicum?

Japan

What is the optimal soil type for Asarum nipponicum?

Well-drained, moist, and acidic soil

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-2654408: Based on the initial data import
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.