Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Delaroche
Source:
wcs
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Liliac. 6: t. 315 1811
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716915
Common Names
- Polygonatum sibiricum
- Siberian Solomon's Seal
- Sibiricum Polygonatum
Synonyms
- Polygonatum chinense Kunth [unknown]
- Convallaria sibirica (Redouté) Ker [unknown]
Description
Polygonatum sibiricum (also called Siberian Solomon's seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Siberia. It grows in moist woodlands and along streams. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oval-shaped. It produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonatum sibiricum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonatum sibiricum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang in clusters from the stem. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonatum sibiricum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both seeds and divisions should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Polygonatum sibiricum
Polygonatum sibiricum is native to Siberia and can be found in the Altai Mountains, the Sayan Mountains, and the Far East.
Polygonatum sibiricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonatum sibiricum?
Polygonatum sibiricum
What is the common name of Polygonatum sibiricum?
Siberian Solomon's seal
What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum sibiricum?
It is found in moist forests and meadows in Siberia
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,