Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
geophilum
ID:
551511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 7: 442 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550843

Common Names

  • Asarum geophilum
  • Geophilum Asarum
  • Earth-Loving Asarum

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Synonyms

  • Asarum cavaleriei H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Asarum taiwanense S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Asarum cavaleriei esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Asarum geophilum (also called Geophilus Wild Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the forests of the western United States and Canada. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, purplish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asarum geophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used to create ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarum geophilum is a small, reddish-brown, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarum geophilum 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 geophilum

Asarum geophilum is native to China.

Asarum geophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarum geophilum?

Asarum geophilum

What is the common name of Asarum geophilum?

Geophilum wild ginger

Where is Asarum geophilum found?

Asarum geophilum is found in China, Japan, and Korea

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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