Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nanchuanense
ID:
691738

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Li & J.L.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 10(3): 51 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691071

Common Names

  • Maianthemum nanchuanense
  • Nanchuan False Solomon's Seal
  • Nanchuanense

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Synonyms

  • Smilacina nanchuanensis (H.Li & J.L.Huang) S.Yun Liang [unknown]

Description

Maianthemum nanchuanense (also called Nanchuan False Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. 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 nanchuanense is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maianthemum nanchuanense has white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum nanchuanense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. It prefers partial shade to full shade.

Where to Find Maianthemum nanchuanense

Maianthemum nanchuanense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Maianthemum nanchuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum nanchuanense?

Maianthemum nanchuanense

What is the family of Maianthemum nanchuanense?

Liliaceae

Where is Maianthemum nanchuanense found?

China

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-281302: Based on the initial data import
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
Jin Ling Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Huang' in the authors string.