Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
biflorum
ID:
716975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Elliott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 393 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716308

Common Names

  • Biflorum Polygonatum
  • Biflorums Polygonatum
  • Biflorum's Polygonatum

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Synonyms

  • Polygonatum angustifolium Pursh [unknown]
  • Polygonatum latifolium Pursh [unknown]
  • Polygonatum parviflorum A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum ovatum (Farw.) Bush [unknown]
  • Polygonatum cobrense (Wooton & Standl.) R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum (Schult. & Schult.f.) A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum ellipticum Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum Miq. [illegitimate]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum (Willd.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Polygonatum hebetifolium (R.R.Gates) Bush [unknown]
  • Polygonatum giganteum A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum virginicum Greene [unknown]
  • Salomonia commutata (Schult. & Schult.f.) Britton [unknown]
  • Salomonia biflora (Walter) Britton [unknown]
  • Salomonia cobrensis Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Sigillaria elliptica Raf. [unknown]
  • Sigillaria angustifolia (Pursh) Raf. [unknown]
  • Sigillaria biflora (Walter) Raf. [unknown]
  • Sigillaria canaliculata (Willd.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum foliatum (H.M.Clarke) J.W.Moore [unknown]
  • Polygonatum multiflorum canaliculatum (Willd.) Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Polygonatum multiflorum biflorum (Walter) Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Polygonatum melleum Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum latifolium commutatum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum virginicum (Greene) R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum ovatum (Farw.) R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum lineamentosum Lunell [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum rotundifolium J.W.Moore [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum ramosum McGivney [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum ovatum Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum ovatum (Farw.) E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum oblongifolium Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum americanum (Hook.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum ramosum (McGivney) Clute [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum virginicum (Greene) Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum commutatum foliatum H.M.Clarke [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum necopinum R.P.Ownbey [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum melleum (Farw.) R.P.Ownbey [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum hebetifolium R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum commutatum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Morong [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum ramosum (McGivney) Fernald [unknown]
  • Convallaria angustifolia (Pursh) Poir. [unknown]
  • Convallaria biflora Walter [unknown]
  • Convallaria canaliculata Willd. [unknown]
  • Convallaria commutata Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Convallaria gigantea hort. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum giganteum (A.Dietr.) Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum giganteum (A.Dietr.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum multiflorum americanum Hook. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum biflorum [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum giganteum (A.Dietr.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Salomonia commutatum (Schult.f.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum biflorum ellipsoidale Farw. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum canaliculatum ellipticum Farw. [unknown]

Description

Polygonatum biflorum (also called Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonatum biflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polygonatum biflorum are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonatum biflorum is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Polygonatum biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Polygonatum biflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum biflorum?

Polygonatum biflorum

What is the common name of Polygonatum biflorum?

Smooth Solomon's Seal

What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum biflorum?

It is native to North America and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-284043: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.