Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) F.W.Schmidt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Fl. Boëm. 4: 55 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691280
Common Names
- Maianthemum bifolium
- False Lily-of-the-Valley
- Two-leaved False Solomon's Seal
Synonyms
- Maianthemum nipponicum Nakai [unknown]
- Maianthemum smilacinum Friche-Joset & Montandon [unknown]
- Maia bifolia (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
- Maianthemum convallaria F.H.Wigg. [unknown]
- Maianthemum cordifolium Moench [unknown]
- Monophyllon lobelii Delarbre [unknown]
- Styrandra bifolia (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Styrandra petiolaris Raf. [unknown]
- Smilacina bifolia (L.) Ker Gawl. [unknown]
- Smilacina cordifolia (Moench) Becker [unknown]
- Sciophila convallarioides Wibel [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium (L.) Greene [unknown]
- Unifolium quadrifidum (Lam.) All. [unknown]
- Valentinia bifolia (L.) Baill. [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium canadense Farw. [unknown]
- Bifolium cordatum G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
- Convallaria bifolia L. [unknown]
- Convallaria cordifolia (Moench) Stokes [unknown]
- Convallaria monophylla Oeder [unknown]
- Convallaria pulchella Salisb. [unknown]
- Convallaria quadrifida Lam. [unknown]
- Convallaria tetrapetala Gilib. [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium monophyllum Farw. [unknown]
- Smilacina bifolia (L.) Desf. [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium hirtellum Farw. [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum bifolium (also called False Lily of the Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has white flowers in a nodding cluster and two oval-shaped, toothed leaves. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum bifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maianthemum bifolium has small, white flowers that have 6 petals and 6 stamens. The flowers are borne in a terminal cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum bifolium is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump and can reach heights of 6-12 inches. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Maianthemum bifolium
Maianthemum bifolium can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Maianthemum bifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum bifolium?
Maianthemum bifolium
What is the common name of Maianthemum bifolium?
Bifolium Maianthemum
Where is Maianthemum bifolium found?
Maianthemum bifolium is found in Central and South America
Species in the Maianthemum genus
Maianthemum comaltepecense,
Maianthemum viridiflorum,
Maianthemum gongshanensis,
Maianthemum szechuanicum,
Maianthemum mexicanum,
Maianthemum paniculatum,
Maianthemum dahuricum,
Maianthemum macrophyllum,
Maianthemum salvinii,
Maianthemum scilloideum,
Maianthemum atropurpureum,
Maianthemum racemosum,
Maianthemum stellatum,
Maianthemum trifolium,
Maianthemum yesoense,
Maianthemum oleraceum,
Maianthemum purpureum,
Maianthemum robustum,
Maianthemum tatsienense,
Maianthemum tubiferum,
Maianthemum lichiangense,
Maianthemum gigas,
Maianthemum formosanum,
Maianthemum forrestii,
Maianthemum fuscum,
Maianthemum paludicola,
Maianthemum henryi,
Maianthemum japonicum,
Maianthemum intermedium,
Maianthemum monteverdense,
Maianthemum nanchuanense,
Maianthemum amoenum,
Maianthemum flexuosum,
Maianthemum bifolium,
Maianthemum canadense,
Maianthemum dilatatum,
Maianthemum fusciduliflorum,
Maianthemum stenolobum,
Maianthemum bicolor,
Maianthemum shaolinchii,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,