Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Link
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 343 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690521
Common Names
- Maianthemum stellatum
- Maianthemum stellatum 'Variegata'
- Maianthemum stellatum 'Variegata Compacta'
Synonyms
- Asteranthemum stellatum (L.) Nieuwl. [unknown]
- Asteranthemum vulgare Kunth [illegitimate]
- Smilacina sessilifolia Nutt. ex Baker [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata (L.) Desf. [unknown]
- Smilacina liliacea (Greene) Wynd [unknown]
- Tovaria sessilifolia Baker [unknown]
- Tovaria stellata (L.) Baker [unknown]
- Unifolium liliaceum Greene [unknown]
- Unifolium sessilifolium (Nutt. ex Baker) Greene [unknown]
- Unifolium stellatum (L.) Greene [unknown]
- Vagnera sessilifolia (Nutt. ex Baker) Greene [unknown]
- Vagnera stellata (L.) Morong [unknown]
- Vagnera angustifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Vagnera leptopetala Rydb. [unknown]
- Vagnera liliacea (Greene) Rydb. [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata sessilifolia (Nutt. ex Baker) L.F.Hend. [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata sylvatica Vict. & J.Rousseau [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata crassa Vict. [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata paniculata H.St.John [unknown]
- Smilacina stellata uniflora Pursh [unknown]
- Vagnera stellata mollis Farw. [unknown]
- Convallaria hybrida Marchal [unknown]
- Convallaria stellata L. [unknown]
- Asteranthemum vulgare uniflorum (Pursh) Kunth [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum stellatum (also called Star-flowered Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist woods and thickets, and along stream banks. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum stellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Maianthemum stellatum are white and star-shaped, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum stellatum can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location. Fertilize the plant every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Maianthemum stellatum
Maianthemum stellatum is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Maianthemum stellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum stellatum?
Maianthemum stellatum
What type of plant is Maianthemum stellatum?
It is a species of flowering plant.
Where is Maianthemum stellatum native to?
It is native to North America and eastern Asia.
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,