Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
nobilissimum
ID:
551596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.L.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Boreal.-Occid. Sin. 5: 56 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550928



Common Names

  • Asarum Nobilissimum
  • Nobilissimum Wild Ginger
  • Nobilissimum Asarum


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Asarum nobilissimum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum nobilissimum 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 nobilissimum 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 nobilissimum

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

Asarum nobilissimum FAQ

What is the common name of Asarum nobilissimum?

Noble Wild Ginger

What is the native range of Asarum nobilissimum?

Japan

What is the optimal soil type for Asarum nobilissimum?

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-2654409: Based on the initial data import
Zheng Lu Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Yang' in the authors string.