Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oppositifolium
ID:
716803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 380 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716136



Common Names

  • Polygonatum oppositifolium
  • Opposite-Leaved Solomon's Seal
  • Polygonatum Oppositifolium


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Synonyms

  • Convallaria oppositifolia Wall. [unknown]

Description

Polygonatum oppositifolium (also called 'Opposite-leaved Solomon's Seal', among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, occurring in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland. It is found in moist, shady areas, in deciduous woodland, and in grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonatum oppositifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygonatum oppositifolium var. oppositifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonatum oppositifolium has white bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of around 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonatum oppositifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 24 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Polygonatum oppositifolium

Polygonatum oppositifolium can be found in temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America.

Polygonatum oppositifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum oppositifolium?

Polygonatum oppositifolium

What is the common name of Polygonatum oppositifolium?

Opposite-leaved Solomon's Seal

What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum oppositifolium?

It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats

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-284018: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.