Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1094403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1895 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093741

Common Names

  • Saruma henryi
  • Henry's Saruma
  • Henry Saruma

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Description

Saruma henryi (also called Henry's Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to China and Japan. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Saruma henryi is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saruma henryi has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saruma henryi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding.

Where to Find Saruma henryi

Saruma henryi is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Species in the Saruma genus

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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