Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
desoulavyi
ID:
716889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Key Pl. Far East. Reg. USSR 1: 378 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716222

Common Names

  • Polygonatum desoulavyi
  • Desoulavy's Solomon's Seal
  • Polygonatum Desoulavyi

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Synonyms

  • Polygonatum mediobracteatum yezoense Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum desoulavyi mediobracteatum (Ohwi) Satake [unknown]
  • Polygonatum desoulavyi yezoense (Miyabe & Tatew.) Satake [unknown]

Description

Polygonatum desoulavyi (also called Desoulavy's Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist forests and in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonatum desoulavyi 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

Polygonatum desoulavyi has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonatum desoulavyi is an evergreen perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant can be divided in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Polygonatum desoulavyi

Polygonatum desoulavyi is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical forests.

Polygonatum desoulavyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum desoulavyi?

Polygonatum desoulavyi

What is the common name of Polygonatum desoulavyi?

Desoulavy's Solomon's Seal

What is the best soil type for Polygonatum desoulavyi?

Organic-rich, moist, well-drained soil

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,

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