This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Maianthemum canadense
  • Canada Beadruby

a perennial member of the Maianthemum genus in the family Convallariaceae.

248px
Niche
  • Soil surface
    Soil surface
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Ground cover
    Ground cover
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Partial sun
    Partial sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • permanent shade
    Permanent shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Unknown
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 3
    Zone 3
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Maianthemum canadense has 0 edible uses listed
Maianthemum canadense has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

There is a warning that the fruit should only be used with caution, but no more details are given[1].

Edible uses

Notes

Fruit[1][2][3]. We have no more details except a warning that the fruit should be used with caution. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[4].

Fruit

Unknown use

Material uses

Plants can be used as ground cover in shady positions[5][6], doing well in a wild or woodland garden[4].
There are no material uses listed for Maianthemum canadense.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

A tea made from the plant has been used in the treatment of headaches and as a kidney tonic for pregnant women[7][3]. It is also used as a gargle for sore throats and as an expectorant[7][3].

Unknown part

Expectorant
Kidney

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Soil surface

Ecological Functions

Ground cover

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown quite thinly it as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame, it should germinate in the spring. Stored seed should be sown in late winter in a cold frame, it might take 18 months to germinate. Allow the seedlings to grow on in the pot for their first year, giving liquid feeds as necessary to ensure that they do not go hungry. Divide the plants into individual pots once they have died down in late summer. Grow them on in pots for another year or more until large enough to plant out[K]. Division as new growth commences in the spring. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Maianthemum canadense. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

Requires a cool shady moist but not wet position[8][5]. Plants tolerate warm summers only if the soil remains moist[4].

A mat forming plant, it can be invasive in good conditions[4].

The flowers are sweetly scented[9].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Maianthemum canadense. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Maianthemum canadense.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Maianthemum canadense
Genus
Maianthemum
Family
Convallariaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1][2][3][4]
Medicinal uses
[7][3]
Material uses & Functions
[5][6][4]
Botanic
[10][4]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Ground cover
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
3
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
partial sun
Shade
permanent shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    Soil surface
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    perennial
    Growth Rate
    vigorous
    Mature Size
    0.1 x 1 meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Insects
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.






    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.2 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()
    3. ? 3.03.13.23.33.4 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.34.44.54.6 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.2 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30936-9 (1991-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.1 Royal Horticultural Society. Ground Cover Plants. Cassells. ISBN 0-304-31089-1 (1989-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.17.2 Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN 0395467225 (1990-00-00)
    8. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    9. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
    10. ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)

    "image:Maianthemum canadense.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    Retrieved from "https://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Maianthemum_canadense&oldid=78553"
    Facts about "Maianthemum canadense"RDF feed
    Article is incompleteYes +
    Article requires citationsNo +
    Article requires cleanupYes +
    Belongs to familyConvallariaceae +
    Belongs to genusMaianthemum +
    Functions asGround cover +
    Has common nameCanada Beadruby +
    Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
    Has edible partFruit +
    Has edible useUnknown use +
    Has fertility typeInsects +
    Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
    Has growth rateVigorous +
    Has hardiness zone3 +
    Has imageMaianthemum canadense.jpg +
    Has lifecycle typePerennial +
    Has mature height0.1 +
    Has mature width1 +
    Has medicinal partUnknown part +
    Has medicinal useExpectorant + and Kidney +
    Has primary imageMaianthemum canadense.jpg +
    Has search namemaianthemum canadense + and x +
    Has shade tolerancePermanent shade +
    Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
    Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
    Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
    Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
    Has sun preferencePartial sun +
    Has taxonomy nameMaianthemum canadense +
    Has water requirementsmoderate +
    Inhabits ecosystem nicheSoil surface +
    Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
    Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
    Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +