Asarum simile
Aristolochiaceae
- Range
- Endemic to Tokunoshima
In the diorama, it blooms quietly at the spring forest floor.
This species is one of the four wild gingers found on Tokunoshima. Though endemic, it is widely distributed within the island, from the limestone plateaus to the forests near mountain peaks. In spring, it produces flesh-colored flowers near its base, giving off an odor to attract pollinating insects.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak