Status:
valid
Authors:
LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 73: 1258 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690912
Common Names
- Maianthemum Paludicola
- Paludicola Fig
- Marsh Fig
Description
Maianthemum paludicola (also called Marsh False Lily of the Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, China, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate and ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum paludicola 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 paludicola 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum paludicola is a tropical plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the divisions have taken root.
Where to Find Maianthemum paludicola
Maianthemum paludicola is native to China, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Maianthemum paludicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum paludicola?
Maianthemum paludicola
What is the common name of Maianthemum paludicola?
Marsh False Lily-of-the-Valley
Where is Maianthemum paludicola native to?
North America
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,