Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kingianum
ID:
716477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 28: 28 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715810

Common Names

  • Polygonatum kingianum
  • King's Solomon's Seal
  • King's Polygonatum

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Synonyms

  • Polygonatum darrisii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum huanum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum ericoideum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonatum uncinatum Diels [unknown]
  • Polygonatum agglutinatum Hua [unknown]
  • Polygonatum kingianum cavaleriei (H.Lév.) C.Jeffrey & McEwan [unknown]
  • Polygonatum kingianum ericoideum (H.Lév.) C.Jeffrey & McEwan [unknown]
  • Polygonatum kingianum uncinatum (Diels) C.Jeffrey & McEwan [unknown]
  • Polygonatum kingianum grandifolium D.M.Liu & W.Z.Zeng [unknown]
  • Polygonatum vietnamicum L.I.Abramova [unknown]
  • Galium tuberosum Lour. [valid]

Description

Polygonatum kingianum (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 kingianum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, fatigue, and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonatum kingianum 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 kingianum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Polygonatum kingianum

Polygonatum kingianum is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Polygonatum kingianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum kingianum?

Polygonatum kingianum

What is the common name of Polygonatum kingianum?

King's Solomon's Seal

What type of plant is Polygonatum kingianum?

Perennial flowering plant

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-283977: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.