Convallaria (Convallaria) is the general name for the Convallaria plants in the Orchidaceae family, named for its bell-shaped flowers. Convallaria plants are distributed worldwide, with China being one of the countries rich in Convallaria plant resources. The Convallaria genus has a wide variety of plants with diverse shapes and has high ornamental and medicinal values. This article will introduce the plants included in the Convallaria genus and related knowledge.
Which plants does the Convallaria genus include1. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the Valley is the most representative plant in the Convallaria genus and is widely distributed in Northeast, North, Northwest, East, Central, and South China. The plant is about 20-30 cm tall, with leaves basal, elliptical in shape, and flowers singly born in leaf clusters. The petals are white and bell-shaped. The flowering period is from April to May, with high ornamental value.
2. Large Flowered Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis var. maximowiczii)
Large Flowered Lily of the Valley is a variety of Lily of the Valley, mainly differing in larger flowers and deeper petal color. It is distributed in Northeast, North, Northwest, East, and Central China, with a flowering period similar to that of Lily of the Valley.
3. Dwarf Lily of the Valley (Convallaria staminoides)
Dwarf Lily of the Valley is a small plant in the Convallaria genus, about 10-15 cm tall, with smaller leaves, flowers singly born in leaf clusters, white petals, bell-shaped, and distributed in Northeast, North, Northwest, East, and Central China. The flowering period is from April to May.
4. Yellow Lily of the Valley (Convallaria elatior)
Yellow Lily of the Valley is a yellow-flowered plant in the Convallaria genus, about 30-40 cm tall, with larger leaves, flowers singly born in leaf clusters, yellow petals, bell-shaped, and distributed in Northeast, North, Northwest, East, and Central China. The flowering period is from May to June.
5. Red Lily of the Valley (Convallaria rosea)
Red Lily of the Valley is a red-flowered plant in the Convallaria genus, about 20-30 cm tall, with larger leaves, flowers singly born in leaf clusters, red petals, bell-shaped, and distributed in Northeast, North, Northwest, East, and Central China. The flowering period is from April to May.
Related knowledge of Convallaria plants1. Ornamental value: Convallaria plants have unique flower shapes and rich colors, with high ornamental value, often used in landscaping and indoor decoration.
2. Medicinal value: Convallaria plants have certain medicinal values. For example, the roots, leaves, and flowers of Lily of the Valley can be used as medicine, with effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling, and relieving pain.
3. Ecological environment: Convallaria plants have a wide growth environment and strong adaptability, distributed in mountainous areas, plains, forests, grasslands, and other ecological environments.
Convallaria plants have many species with diverse shapes, high ornamental and medicinal values. Understanding the plants included in the Convallaria genus helps us better appreciate these beautiful plants and make full use of their medicinal values. In the future, let's pay attention to and protect these precious plant resources.