Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoenum
ID:
685031

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.Wilson ex Sealy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 166: t. 73 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684364

Common Names

  • Lilium Amoenum
  • Lovely Lily
  • Fragrant Lily

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Synonyms

  • Lilium sempervivoideum amoenum (E.H.Wilson ex Sealy) S.Yun Liang [unknown]

Description

Lilium amoenum (also called 'Lovely Lily', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium amoenum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium amoenum has large, white, fragrant flowers with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have two pairs of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium amoenum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Lilium amoenum

Lilium amoenum can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Lilium amoenum FAQ

What type of soil does Lilium amoenum prefer?

Lilium amoenum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Lilium amoenum need?

Lilium amoenum needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Lilium amoenum be watered?

Lilium amoenum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Lilium genus

Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280617: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.