: agroecosystems of perennial plants, to choose the most appropriate plants for their requirements and site conditions. Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available. To leave a comment please Register or login here All comments need to be approved so will not appear immediately. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. A decoction is said to be a very strong medicine, it is used for treating rheumatism and kidney problems and, when taken several times a day it has been used successfully in treating cancer and heart complaints[257]. lanceolata B.Boivin; Smilacina racemosa var. It has a delicious bitter-sweet flavour, suggesting bitter molasses[85, 183]. The root is analgesic, antirheumatic, appetizer, blood purifier, cathartic and tonic[257]. Smilacina racemosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). Right plant wrong place. This page was last edited on 5 April 2019, at 09:31. You will receive a range of benefits including: is a synonym of Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link, Vagnera racemosa. 1. The genus has also been placed in the former family Convallariaceae, and resembles the closely related Polygonatum, hence the common name "false Solomon's seal".[2]. Smilacina racemosa f. foliosa Vict. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves. * Updates on new information & functionality of the website & database Maianthemum racemosum. Plants can be grown as a ground cover when planted about 45cm apart each way[208]. Some caution is advised since the raw fruit is said to be laxative in large quantities, though this is only if you are not used to eating this fruit[85, 102, 159, 183]. Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. For a list of references used on this page please go here. Edible Shrubs provides detailed information, attractively presented, on over 70 shrub species. pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). * Please note: the comments by website users are not necessarily those held by PFAF and may give misleading or inaccurate information. If available other names are mentioned here. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water. subsp. If you have important information about this plant that may help other users please add a comment or link below. It can be eaten like potatoes or pickled[183]. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. var s = '
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Members of the Smilacina genus are hardy perennials that range from 30 to 90 cm in height. lanceolata B.Boivin; Tovaria racemosa (L.) Neck. 3. [1][2][3][4], In the APG III classification system, Maianthemum is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.False spikenard was widely employed by several native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints[257]. It is most often found in moist, rich woodlands and woodland edges, but can tolerate full sun. Smilacina racemosa var. A cold infusion of the root is used as a wash for sore eyes[257]. We will not sell or share your email address. It is little, if at all, used in modern herbalism. Smartphone users scan the QR Code which automatically takes them to the webpage the QR Code came from. Flowers have six tepals, reduced to four in M. canadense, M. bifolium and M. dilatatum. Rich in vitamins[177], the fruit has been used to prevent scurvy[213]. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. 26 Page 206, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maianthemum&oldid=985075974, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 October 2020, at 20:14. Smartphone users quickly have information on a plant directly for the pfaf.org website on their phone. racemosum Convallaria ciliata (Desf.) For more information about QR Codes click here. The plant is contraceptive and haemostatic[213, 257]. N. America - British Columbia to Nova Scotia, south to Georgia and Missouri. QR Codes are barcodes that can be read by mobile phone (smartphone) cameras. Copy and print the QR code to a plant label, poster, book, website, magazines, newspaper etc and even t-shirts. Poiret Convallaria racemosa L. Polygonastrum racemosum (L.) Moench Smilacina ciliata Desfontaines Smilacina flexicaulis Wender. [5], Because of genetic similarity, similar fruits, and evidence that the 4-tepal species evolved from a 6-tepal species, the genus Smilacina was combined with Maianthemum in the late 20th century. Maianthemum (Latin Māia "May" and Greek ánthemon "flower"; including former Smilacina) is a genus of rhizomatous, herbaceous, perennial flowering plants, native to the understory of woodlands. A poultice of the root has been applied to the severed umbilical cord of a child in order to speed the healing process and is also used to treat cuts, swellings etc[257]. Some common names for Smilacina plants include False Spikenard and … One report says that the plant is apomictic (producing seeds without sexual fusion), though this needs to be investigated further[270]. Young leaves - raw or cooked[102]. We are currently updating this section. The dried powdered root has been used in treating wounds[213]. If you think a comment/link or information contained on this page is inaccurate or misleading we would welcome your feedback at admin@pfaf.org. Moist coniferous and deciduous woods, clearings and bluffs[43, 60, 187], preferring shaded streamsides[159]. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License; all unstructured text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. They have a light green foliage and carry fir tree shaped clusters of tiny feathery pink or white flowers. A cluster of star-shaped white flowers appear mid-late Spring and are pollinated by small bees and beetles. Only comments or links that are felt to be directly relevant to a plant will be included. Smilacina robusta Makino & Honda; Smilacina robusta (Franchet) Wang & Tang nom. We are working on a subset of plants in the PFAF database identified as having the most potential for inclusion in such designs. typica Fernald; Smilacina ramosa G.Don ex Loud. nom. Smilacina racemosa var. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. When the plants have reached a sufficient size, plant them out in the autumn whilst they are dormant. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We are adding search terms and icons to those plants pages, and providing a range of search options aligned to categories of plants and crop yields, with Help facilities including videos. They bloom at the start of summer. All plant pages have their own unique code. This species can be separated into two sub-species, S. racemosa racemosa being found in the east of the range whilst S. racemosa amplexicaule is found in the west[270]. False Solomon's seal, treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley,false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard. Its blooms actually will grow larger with more light. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. document.write(s); This is a QR code (short for Quick Response) which gives fast-track access to our website pages.