Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macropodum
ID:
716440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 5: 205 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715773

Common Names

  • Polygonatum macropodum
  • Large-footed Solomon's Seal
  • Large-footed Polygonatum

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Description

Polygonatum macropodum (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 macropodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygonatum macropodum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonatum macropodum is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Polygonatum macropodum is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Polygonatum macropodum

Polygonatum macropodum can be found in East and Southeast Asia.

Polygonatum macropodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonatum macropodum?

Polygonatum macropodum

What is the common name of Polygonatum macropodum?

Large-Fruited Solomon's Seal

What type of plant is Polygonatum macropodum?

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,

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