Details of Genus: Maianthemum F.H.Wigg. (1780) Conserved name
ID: 1987
Genus ja: マイヅルソウ
Genus en: May lily
# spp.: 40 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Asparagaceae
Family ja: キジカクシ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Convallarioideae: Tribe Poligonateae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 26 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Temp. Northern Hemisphere to Central America
Description en: Genus of 3 species of creeping, rhizomatous perennials from woodland in the N. hemisphere. They are grown for their dense, terminal racemes of tiny, fluffy, star-shaped, 4-tepalled white flowers, followed by red berries, and for their alternate, heart-shaped leaves, borne on upright stems. Use for ground cover in a wild or woodland garden.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Separate rooted runners in spring.
Pests en: Slugs and snails may attack young leaves.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-26 15:39 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Asparagaceae | キジカクシ科 | Subfamily Convallarioideae: Tribe Poligonateae | 40 | Show |
| PB2 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Convallarioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Convallarioideae | Show |