Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 13: 237 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719919
Common Names
- Hepatica asiatica
- Asian Hepatica
- Asian Liverwort
Synonyms
- Hepatica nobilis lutea Kadota [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis pubescens (M.Hiroe) Kadota [unknown]
- Hepatica asiatica yuseongii Y.N.Lee [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica japonica (Nakai) Ohwi [valid]
- Anemone hepatica magna M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica nipponica (Nakai) Ohwi [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica nipponica (Nakai) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica pubescens M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Hepatica insularis Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis asiatica (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
- Hepatica triloba variegata Makino [unknown]
- Anemone hepatica asiatica (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis japonica Nakai [valid]
- Hepatica nobilis nipponica Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis variegata (Makino) Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis hypopurpurea (Makino) Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica asiatica acutiloba Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica asiatica obtusiloba Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica asiatica variegata Nakai [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis japonica (Nakai) Yonek. [unknown]
- Hepatica nobilis zaoensis Ohno & S.Tsuru [unknown]
Description
Hepatica asiatica (also called 'Asian Hepatica' and 'Asian Hepatica', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has three-lobed, ovate leaves that are mottled with purple and green. It produces a single flower with a long, thin, yellowish-green spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Hepatica asiatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hepatica asiatica has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hepatica asiatica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower. Division of the plant is the best way to propagate it.
Where to Find Hepatica asiatica
Hepatica asiatica is native to Asia and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the continent.
Hepatica asiatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hepatica asiatica?
Hepatica asiatica
What is the common name of Hepatica asiatica?
Asian hepatica
What is the natural habitat of Hepatica asiatica?
Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests
Species in the Hepatica genus
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