Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
tohokuense
ID:
507095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yamaji & Ter.Nakam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 82: 98 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506427



Common Names

  • Asarum tohokuense
  • Tohokuense Asarum
  • Tohokuense Wild-Ginger


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Description

Asarum tohokuense (also called Tohoku wild ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It is native to Japan, and its habitats include moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum tohokuense is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or used to make juices, jams, and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum tohokuense is small and white, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum tohokuense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Asarum tohokuense

Asarum tohokuense can be found in Japan and Korea.

Asarum tohokuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum tohokuense?

Asarum tohokuense

What is the common name of Asarum tohokuense?

Tohoku wild ginger

What is the natural habitat of Asarum tohokuense?

Mountainous 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603573: Based on the initial data import
Hiroki Yamaji: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamaji' in the authors string.
Teruko Nakamura: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ter.Nakam.' in the authors string.