Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
robustum
ID:
691362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino & Honda) LaFrankie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 589 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690695

Common Names

  • Maianthemum Robustum
  • Robustum Fig
  • Robustum Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Smilacina robusta Makino & Honda [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maianthemum robustum has small white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round and the seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum robustum 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 robustum

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

Maianthemum robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum robustum?

Maianthemum robustum

Where is Maianthemum robustum native to?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Maianthemum robustum?

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-281265: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
James Vincent LaFrankie (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LaFrankie' in the authors string.