Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) All.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. i. 131. 1785
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716086
Common Names
- Polygonatum multiflorum
- Multiflorum Polygonatum
- Polygonatum Polygonatum
Description
Polygonatum multiflorum (also called Many-Flowered Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has white flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It grows in moist soils and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonatum multiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonatum multiflorum has white bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of around 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonatum multiflorum is a deciduous perennial that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a new location when they are about 6 inches tall.
Where to Find Polygonatum multiflorum
Polygonatum multiflorum is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.
Polygonatum multiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonatum multiflorum?
Polygonatum multiflorum
What is the common name of Polygonatum multiflorum?
Many-flowered Polygonatum
What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum multiflorum?
Tropical rainforests
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,