Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
intermedium
ID:
691644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vorosch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Sovetsk. Bot. 38: 50 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690977

Common Names

  • Maianthemum intermedium
  • Intermediate May-lily
  • Intermediate False Solomon's Seal

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Description

Maianthemum intermedium (also called Intermediate May Lily, Intermediate False Lily of the Valley, and Intermediate Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Maianthemum intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maianthemum intermedium are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum intermedium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Maianthemum intermedium

Maianthemum intermedium can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Maianthemum intermedium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum intermedium?

Maianthemum intermedium

What is the common name of Maianthemum intermedium?

Intermediate Maianthemum

What is the family of Maianthemum intermedium?

Asparagaceae

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,

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