Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
henryi
ID:
691601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) LaFrankie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 588 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690934

Common Names

  • Maianthemum Henryi
  • Henryi Fig
  • Henry's Fig

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Synonyms

  • Oligobotrya limprichtii Lingelsh. [unknown]
  • Oligobotrya henryi Baker [unknown]
  • Smilacina henryi (Baker) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Oligobotrya henryi violacea C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Smilacina henryi (Baker) F.T.Wang & T.Tang [unknown]

Description

Maianthemum henryi (also called Henry's False Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It typically grows up to 15-30 cm tall and has a clump-forming habit. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maianthemum henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maianthemum henryi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and red fruit. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum henryi can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully separate the clumps of the plant and replant them in a potting mix. Maianthemum henryi prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Maianthemum henryi

Maianthemum henryi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Maianthemum henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum henryi?

Maianthemum henryi

What is the common name of Maianthemum henryi?

Henry's False Lily-of-the-Valley

Where is Maianthemum henryi native to?

East 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281287: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
James Vincent LaFrankie (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LaFrankie' in the authors string.