Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 589 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690705
Common Names
- Maianthemum tatsienense
- Tatsienense Maianthemum
- Tatsienense's Maianthemum
Synonyms
- Streptopus paniculatus Baker [unknown]
- Smilacina tatsienensis (Franch.) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
- Smilacina paniculata (Baker) F.T.Wang & Tang [illegitimate]
- Smilacina yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Tovaria yunnanensis Franch. [unknown]
- Tovaria tatsienensis Franch. [unknown]
- Tovaria delavayi Franch. [unknown]
- Smilacina tatsienensis paniculata (Baker) F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
- Tovaria yunnanensis rigida Franch. [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum tatsienense (also called Tatsienense False Lily of the Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. 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 tatsienense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maianthemum tatsienense has small, white flowers, followed by small, black fruits containing a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum tatsienense 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 tatsienense
Maianthemum tatsienense is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Maianthemum tatsienense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum tatsienense?
Maianthemum tatsienense
What is the natural habitat of Maianthemum tatsienense?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil is best for Maianthemum tatsienense?
Well-draining, acidic 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,