Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 298 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716885
Common Names
- Polygonatum Stewartianum
- Stewart's Solomon's Seal
- Stewart's Polygonatum
Synonyms
- Polygonatum kalapanum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Polygonatum stewartianum (also called Stewart's Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the spring. It is found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonatum stewartianum is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant flowers and attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover or in borders and containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygonatum stewartianum is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonatum stewartianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a shady location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring and divide the clumps. Replant the divisions in a shady location.
Where to Find Polygonatum stewartianum
Polygonatum stewartianum can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Polygonatum stewartianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonatum stewartianum?
Polygonatum stewartianum
What is the common name of Polygonatum stewartianum?
Stewart's Solomon's Seal
What is the natural habitat of Polygonatum stewartianum?
Moist, shady woods
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,