Asarum arifolium
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Basic Information
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: asarum
Plant ID (slug): asarum-arifolium
Numeric ID: 3900
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Asarum arifolium is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
South-eastern N. America - Virginia to Louisiana.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic The root is stomachic.
Known Hazards
Although no reports of toxicity have been found for this plant, at least 3 other members of this genus have reports that the leaves are toxic[7, 19]. Some caution is therefore advised in the use of this plant.
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Asarum arifolium PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Asarum arifolium is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
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