Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
senkakuinsulare
ID:
551629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Geobot. 24: 40 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550961



Common Names

  • Senkaku Wild Ginger
  • Senkaku Asarum
  • Senkaku Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Heterotropa senkakuinsularis (Hatus.) F.Maek. ex Y.Maekawa [unknown]

Description

Asarum senkakuinsulare (also called Senkaku Islands wild ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to Japan and found in moist forests and grassy places.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum senkakuinsulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum senkakuinsulare has small, bell-shaped flowers, with three sepals and three petals, that are usually dark purple or maroon in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with two heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum senkakuinsulare is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Asarum senkakuinsulare

Asarum senkakuinsulare is native to the Senkaku Islands.

Asarum senkakuinsulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum senkakuinsulare?

Asarum senkakuinsulare

What is the common name of Asarum senkakuinsulare?

Senkaku Island Wild Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Asarum senkakuinsulare?

Tropical forests

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,

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