Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 588 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690413
Common Names
- Maianthemum salvinii
- Salvinii Lily
- Feathery False Solomon's Seal
Synonyms
- Smilacina salvinii (Baker) Hemsl. [unknown]
- Tovaria salvinii Baker [unknown]
- Vagnera salvinii (Baker) Standl. [unknown]
- Smilacina amoena salvinii (Baker) Emons [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum salvinii (also called Salvin's False Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to North America. It is a small to medium-sized herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 meter tall, with a stem up to 30 cm in diameter. It grows in moist woodlands, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum salvinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. The wood is used to make furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maianthemum salvinii has small, white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum salvinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring and summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Maianthemum salvinii
Maianthemum salvinii is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and along streams.
Maianthemum salvinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum salvinii?
Maianthemum salvinii
Where is Maianthemum salvinii found?
Maianthemum salvinii is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
What type of environment does Maianthemum salvinii prefer?
Maianthemum salvinii prefers moist, temperate climates and well-drained soil.
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,