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
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.
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,