Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) LaFrankie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 589 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690652
Common Names
- Maianthemum Yesoense
- Yesoense Fig
- Yesoense Rubber Plant
Synonyms
- Smilacina viridiflora Nakai ex Mak. & Nemoto [unknown]
- Smilacina yesoensis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Vagnera yezoensis (Franch. & Sav.) Makino [unknown]
- Smilacina viridiflora Nakai [unknown]
- Tovaria yesoense Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
Description
Maianthemum yesoense (also called Yeso False Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It has a spreading crown and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in moist woods, thickets and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Maianthemum yesoense is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its leaves are used for fodder for livestock. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maianthemum yesoense flowers are small, white in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maianthemum yesoense is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is through division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Maianthemum yesoense
Maianthemum yesoense is native to Japan and the Kuril Islands.
Maianthemum yesoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maianthemum yesoense?
Maianthemum yesoense
Where is Maianthemum yesoense native to?
Japan
What is the growth habit of Maianthemum yesoense?
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,