Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 588 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690857
Common Names
- Maianthemum Forrestii
- Forrestii Fig
- Foetid Fig
Description
Maianthemum forrestii (also called Forrest's False Lily of the Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate and ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum forrestii is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its leaves are used for fodder for livestock. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Maianthemum forrestii are small and white, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum forrestii is a tropical plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the divisions have taken root.
Where to Find Maianthemum forrestii
Maianthemum forrestii is native to China, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Maianthemum forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum forrestii?
Maianthemum forrestii
What is the common name of Maianthemum forrestii?
Forrest's mayflower
Where does Maianthemum forrestii grow?
Maianthemum forrestii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China, India, and Southeast Asia
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,