Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
japonicum
ID:
691618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) LaFrankie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 588 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690951

Common Names

  • Maianthemum Japonicum
  • Japonicum Fig
  • Japanese Fig

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Synonyms

  • Smilacina japonica lute-carpa Y.N.Lee [unknown]
  • Smilacina japonica hirta (Maxim.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Smilacina rossii (Baker) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Smilacina trinervis Miyabe & Kudô [unknown]
  • Smilacina hirta Maxim. [unknown]
  • Smilacina japonica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Tovaria rossii Baker [unknown]
  • Tovaria japonica (A.Gray) Baker [unknown]
  • Vagnera japonica (A.Gray) Makino [unknown]
  • Smilacina japonica mandshurica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Smilacina japonica trinervis (Miyabe & Kudô) Koji Ito [unknown]

Description

Maianthemum japonicum (also called Japanese May Lily, Japanese False Lily of the Valley, and Japanese Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Maianthemum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maianthemum japonicum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and red fruit. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum japonicum can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully separate the clumps of the plant and replant them in a potting mix. Maianthemum japonicum prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Maianthemum japonicum

Maianthemum japonicum can be found in the temperate forests of Japan.

Maianthemum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum japonicum?

Maianthemum japonicum

What is the common name of Maianthemum japonicum?

Japanese False Lily-of-the-Valley

Where is Maianthemum japonicum native to?

East Asia

Species in the Maianthemum genus

Maianthemum comaltepecense, Maianthemum viridiflorum, Maianthemum gongshanensis, Maianthemum szechuanicum, Maianthemum mexicanum, Maianthemum paniculatum, Maianthemum dahuricum, Maianthemum macrophyllum, Maianthemum salvinii, Maianthemum scilloideum, Maianthemum atropurpureum, Maianthemum racemosum, Maianthemum stellatum, Maianthemum trifolium, Maianthemum yesoense, Maianthemum oleraceum, Maianthemum purpureum, Maianthemum robustum, Maianthemum tatsienense, Maianthemum tubiferum, Maianthemum lichiangense, Maianthemum gigas, Maianthemum formosanum, Maianthemum forrestii, Maianthemum fuscum, Maianthemum paludicola, Maianthemum henryi, Maianthemum japonicum, Maianthemum intermedium, Maianthemum monteverdense, Maianthemum nanchuanense, Maianthemum amoenum, Maianthemum flexuosum, Maianthemum bifolium, Maianthemum canadense, Maianthemum dilatatum, Maianthemum fusciduliflorum, Maianthemum stenolobum, Maianthemum bicolor, Maianthemum shaolinchii,

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-281289: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James Vincent LaFrankie (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LaFrankie' in the authors string.