Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nodosum
ID:
716772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 6: 394 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716105



Common Names

  • Polygonatum nodosum
  • Nodosum Polygonatum
  • Polygonatum Polygonatum


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Description

Polygonatum nodosum (also called Nodding Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonatum nodosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygonatum nodosum is white and bell-shaped, with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonatum nodosum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Polygonatum nodosum

Polygonatum nodosum is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Polygonatum nodosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum nodosum?

Polygonatum nodosum

What is the common name of Polygonatum nodosum?

Knotted Solomon's-seal

What type of plant is Polygonatum nodosum?

Herb

Species in the Polygonatum genus

Polygonatum macranthum, Polygonatum macropodum, Polygonatum megaphyllum, Polygonatum kingianum, Polygonatum involucratum, Polygonatum lasianthum, Polygonatum latifolium, Polygonatum mengtzense, Polygonatum prattii, Polygonatum pseudopolyanthemum, Polygonatum pubescens, Polygonatum punctatum, Polygonatum odoratum, Polygonatum multiflorum, Polygonatum nervulosum, Polygonatum nodosum, Polygonatum oppositifolium, Polygonatum orientale, Polygonatum curvistylum, Polygonatum cirrhifolium, Polygonatum cathcartii, Polygonatum cyrtonema, Polygonatum desoulavyi, Polygonatum domonense, Polygonatum cryptanthum, Polygonatum arisanense, Polygonatum biflorum, Polygonatum brevistylum, Polygonatum buschianum, Polygonatum hirtellum, Polygonatum griffithii, Polygonatum hookeri, Polygonatum graminifolium, Polygonatum humile, Polygonatum hybridum, Polygonatum inflatum, Polygonatum robustum, Polygonatum falcatum, Polygonatum franchetii, Polygonatum geminiflorum, Polygonatum glaberrimum, Polygonatum govanianum, Polygonatum filipes, Polygonatum tamaense, Polygonatum tessellatum, Polygonatum verticillatum, Polygonatum roseum, Polygonatum sewerzowi, Polygonatum stewartianum, Polygonatum stenophyllum,

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-284013: Based on the initial data import
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.