Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 29: 205 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715821
Common Names
- Polygonatum involucratum
- Involucrate Solomon's Seal
- Involucrate Polygonatum
Synonyms
- Periballanthus involucratus Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Polygonatum platyphyllum Franch. [unknown]
- Polygonatum periballanthus Makino [illegitimate]
- Polygonatum ibukiense (Makino) Makino [unknown]
- Polygonatum periballanthus ibukiense Makino [unknown]
- Polygonatum fauriei H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Polygonatum involucratum (also called Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rhizomatous root system. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonatum involucratum has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonatum involucratum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonatum involucratum is a deciduous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Polygonatum involucratum
Polygonatum involucratum is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Polygonatum involucratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonatum involucratum?
Polygonatum involucratum
What is the common name of Polygonatum involucratum?
Solomon's Seal
What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum involucratum?
Woodlands, forests, and meadows
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,