Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alph.Wood) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 30 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691294
Common Names
- Maianthemum dilatatum
- False Lily-of-the-Valley
- Spreading False Solomon's Seal
Synonyms
- Maianthemum kamtschaticum (J.F.Gmel.) Nakai [unknown]
- Maianthemum bifolium kamtschaticum (J.F.Gmel.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
- Smilacina dilatata (Alph.Wood) Nutt. ex Baker [unknown]
- Unifolium dilatatum (Alph.Wood) Greene [unknown]
- Maianthemum bifolium dilatatum Alph.Wood [unknown]
- Unifolium kamtschaticum (J.F.Gmel.) Gorman [unknown]
- Unifolium bifolium kamtschaticum (J.F.Gmel.) Piper [unknown]
- Convallaria bifolia kamtschatica J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
- Smilacina bifolia kamtschatica S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
- Maianthemum bifolium kamtschaticum (J.F.Gmel.) Trautv. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Maianthemum bifolium kamtschaticum (S.G.Gmel. ex Cham.) Jeps. [unknown]
- Convallaria bifolia kamtschaticum S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum dilatatum (also called False Solomon's Seal, 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 dilatatum 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 dilatatum 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 dilatatum 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 dilatatum
Maianthemum dilatatum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Maianthemum dilatatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum dilatatum?
Maianthemum dilatatum
What is the common name of Maianthemum dilatatum?
Broadleaf Starflower
What is the natural habitat of Maianthemum dilatatum?
Woodlands, especially in the Northern Hemisphere
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,