Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
551647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.M.Harper) Barringer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3(3): 226, without exact basionym page. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550979



Common Names

  • Specious Wild Ginger
  • Specious Asarum
  • Specious Ginger


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Synonyms

  • Hexastylis speciosa R.M.Harper [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asarum speciosum 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 speciosum is a low-growing perennial that is native to Japan and China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Asarum speciosum

Asarum speciosum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Asarum speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum speciosum?

Asarum speciosum

What is the common name of Asarum speciosum?

Showy Wild Ginger

What is the growth habit of Asarum speciosum?

It is an evergreen perennial herb

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-2654460: Based on the initial data import
Roland McMillan Harper (1878-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Harper' in the authors string.
Kerry A. Barringer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barringer' in the authors string.