Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
purpureum
ID:
691351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) LaFrankie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 589 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690684

Common Names

  • Maianthemum Purpureum
  • Purpureum Fig
  • Purpureum Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Jocaste purpurea (Wall.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Maianthemum pallidum (Royle) Karthik. [unknown]
  • Maianthemum oligophyllum (Baker) Karthik. [unknown]
  • Smilacina zhongdianensis H.Li & Y.Chen [unknown]
  • Smilacina purpurea albiflora (Wall.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Smilacina purpurea Wall. [unknown]
  • Smilacina oligophylla (Baker) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Smilacina pallida Royle [unknown]
  • Tovaria purpurea (Wall.) Baker [unknown]
  • Tovaria pallida (Royle) Baker [unknown]
  • Tovaria oligophylla Baker [unknown]
  • Veratrum hoffmeisteri Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Jocaste purpurea albiflora (Wall.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Smilacina purpurea albiflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Smilacina purpurea oligophylla (Baker) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Maianthemum purpureum (also called Purple False Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It has a spreading crown and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in moist woods, thickets and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maianthemum purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maianthemum purpureum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maianthemum purpureum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Maianthemum purpureum

Maianthemum purpureum is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Maianthemum purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maianthemum purpureum?

Maianthemum purpureum

Where is Maianthemum purpureum native to?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Maianthemum purpureum?

It is a perennial herb

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-281264: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
James Vincent LaFrankie (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'LaFrankie' in the authors string.