Podophyllum majoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majoense
ID:
1315077
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 167 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327531
Common Names
- Mayapple
- American Mandrake
- Wild Lemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podophyllum majoense (also called Majo Podophyllum, among many other common names) is a small herb that grows up to 30-60 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Podophyllum majoense is used as an ornamental shrub, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podophyllum majoense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podophyllum majoense is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root them in a sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Podophyllum majoense
Podophyllum majoense can be found in Japan.
Podophyllum majoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podophyllum majoense?
Podophyllum majoense
What type of plant is Podophyllum majoense?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Podophyllum majoense found?
It is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Podophyllum genus
Podophyllum peltatum, Podophyllum hexandrum, Podophyllum hemsleyi, Podophyllum glaucescens, Podophyllum emeiense, Podophyllum guangxiense, Podophyllum trilobulus, Podophyllum pleianthum, Podophyllum majorense, Podophyllum versipelle, Podophyllum difforme, Podophyllum delavayi, Podophyllum aurantiocaule, Podophyllum majoense, Podophyllum grayi, Podophyllum tsayuense, Podophyllum sinense, Podophyllum cymosum,
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107596-1: Based on the initial data import