Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 9: 54 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691281
Common Names
- Maianthemum canadense
- Canada False Solomon's Seal
- False Solomon's Seal
Synonyms
- Styrandra amplexicaulis Raf. [unknown]
- Smilacina canadensis (Desf.) Pursh [unknown]
- Unifolium canadense (Desf.) Greene [unknown]
- Unifolium eschscholtzianum W.Wight ex J.P.Anderson [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense oswaldii Moldenke [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense trifolium (Pursh) Vict. [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense interius (Fernald) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense carolinianum Butters [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense interius Fernald [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense ovale (Pursh) Butters [unknown]
- Smilacina canadensis trifolia Pursh [unknown]
- Smilacina canadensis ovalis Pursh [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium ovale (Pursh) Farw. [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium trifolium (Pursh) Farw. [unknown]
- Unifolium canadense interius House [unknown]
- Convallaria canadensis (Desf.) Poir. [unknown]
- Maianthemum bifolium canadense (Desf.) Farw. [unknown]
- Smilacina bifolia canadensis (Desf.) A.Gray [unknown]
- Styrandra canadensis (Desf.) Raf. [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense canadense [unknown]
- Maianthemum canadense canadense [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum canadense (also called Canada Mayflower, 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 canadense 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 canadense 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 canadense 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 canadense
Maianthemum canadense is native to tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Maianthemum canadense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum canadense?
Maianthemum canadense
What is the common name of Maianthemum canadense?
Canadense Maianthemum
Where is Maianthemum canadense found?
Maianthemum canadense 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,