Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oleraceum
ID:
691340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) LaFrankie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 589 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690673

Common Names

  • Maianthemum Oleraceum
  • Oleraceum Fig
  • Oleraceum Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Maianthemum oleraceum acuminatum (F.T.Wang & Tang) Karthik. [unknown]
  • Smilacina oleracea acuminata (F.T.Wang & Tang) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Smilacina crassifolia Kawano [unknown]
  • Smilacina mientienensis F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Smilacina oleracea (Baker) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Tovaria oleracea Baker [unknown]
  • Smilacina oleracea acuminata F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]

Description

Maianthemum oleraceum (also called Wild Leek, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It has a spreading crown and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in moist woods, thickets and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maianthemum oleraceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maianthemum oleraceum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum oleraceum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Maianthemum oleraceum

Maianthemum oleraceum is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Maianthemum oleraceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum oleraceum?

Maianthemum oleraceum

Where is Maianthemum oleraceum native to?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Maianthemum oleraceum?

It is a perennial herb

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-281263: 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.