Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
virginicum
ID:
397812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 221. 1912 [11 Apr 1912]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397144



Common Names

  • Planodes Virginicum
  • Virginian Planodes
  • Virginian Plane


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium ludovicianum (Hook.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium ludovicianum Nutt. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Sibara virginica (L.) Rollins [unknown]
  • Arabis ludoviciana (Hook.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Arabis virginica Poir. [unknown]
  • Arabis virginica Branner & Coville [unknown]
  • Cardamine angustifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Cardamine engelmanniana auct. [deprecated]
  • Cardamine hirsuta virginica (L.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cardamine ludoviciana Hook. [unknown]
  • Cardamine parviflora virginica (L.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cardamine virginiana Panz. [unknown]
  • Cardamine virginica L. [unknown]
  • Erysimum ludovicianum (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Planodes virginicum (also called Virginia Mayapple, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a single, solitary white flower and a single, solitary apple-like fruit. It grows in moist, rich soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Planodes virginicum has a variety of uses in traditional medicine, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Planodes virginicum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planodes virginicum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Planodes virginicum

Planodes virginicum can be found in North America.

Planodes virginicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planodes virginicum?

Planodes virginicum

What is the common name of Planodes virginicum?

Virginia Planodes

What is the natural habitat of Planodes virginicum?

Temperate deciduous forest

Species in the Planodes genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412342: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.