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Convallaria multiflora L.

Polygonatum multiflorum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Convallaria multiflora L., scientifically known as Polygonatum multiflorum, is a perennial herb esteemed in traditional medicine. Often called Solomon's Seal, it features arching stems and bell-shaped flowers. Renowned for its tonic properties, the plant is frequently utilized to nourish Yin, calm the heart, and support overall vitality.

Family
Asparagaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Eurasian Solomon'S-Seal · Multi-Flowered Solomon'S-Seal · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Polygonatum Multiflorum Subsp. Bracteatum · Polygonatum Multiflorum F. Ramosum · 19 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Polygonatum gussonei
  • Convallaria govaniana
  • Polygonatum multiflorum var. latifolium
  • Polygonatum multiflorum subsp. broteroi
  • Convallaria multiflora var. ambigua
  • Polygonatum multiflorum var. bracteatum
  • Convallaria broteroi
  • Convallaria ambigua
  • Polygonatum ambiguum
  • Polygonatum salamonis
  • Polygonatum multiflorum subsp. bracteatum
  • Convallaria multiflora var. bracteata
  • Convallaria multiflora
  • Polygonatum govanianum
  • Polygonatum intermedium
  • Polygonatum bracteatum
  • poligonato
  • sello de Salomón
  • suelda blanca
  • Sello de Salomón

German:

  • Vielblütige Weißwurz
  • Wald-Weißwurz
  • Wald-Salomonssiegel
  • Vielblütiges Salomonssiegel
  • Vielblütige Weißwurz
  • Vielbluetige Weisswurz
  • Vielbluetiges Salomonssiegel
  • Vielblütiges Salomonssiegel

French:

  • Sceau de Salomon multiflore
  • sceau de salomon commun
  • sceau-de-Salomon commun
  • sceau-de-Salomon multiflore
  • Sceau de Salomon multiflore

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Polygonatum multiflorum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is further categorized into the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Polygonatum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asparagales WCVP
Family Asparagaceae WCVP
Genus Polygonatum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. Its presence has been documented within the borders of Denmark. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Finland. It also extends its reach to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the country of Norway.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Chemicals

Polygonatum multiflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Antioxidant, Asparaginic acid, L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, L-alpha,gamma-Diaminobutyric acid, Lectin.

Chemicals reported in Polygonatum multiflorum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Asparaginic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
L-alpha,gamma-Diaminobutyric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lectin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ent-Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Asparaginic acid

  1. Ukrainskii biokhimicheskii zhurnal (1978)

L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

L-alpha,gamma-Diaminobutyric acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Lectin

  1. Ukrainskii biokhimicheskii zhurnal (1978)

ent-Epicatechin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Polygonatum multiflorum has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Convulsant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Convulsant Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatotoxic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Pesticide Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Polygonatum multiflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
obesity Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Crude extracts Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous extract Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
lectin Ukrainskii biokhimicheskii zhurnal (1978) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆