Maianthemum monteverdense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monteverdense
ID:
691652
Status:
valid
Authors:
LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 409 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690985
Common Names
- Maianthemum monteverdense
- Monteverde May-lily
- Monteverde False Solomon's Seal
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maianthemum monteverdense (also called False Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and parts of South America. It is a low-growing plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum monteverdense 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 monteverdense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum monteverdense is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Maianthemum monteverdense
Maianthemum monteverdense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Maianthemum monteverdense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum monteverdense?
Maianthemum monteverdense
What is the common name of Maianthemum monteverdense?
Monteverde Maianthemum
What is the family of Maianthemum monteverdense?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281293: Based on the initial data import
James Vincent LaFrankie (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LaFrankie' in the authors string.