Lilium bolanderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 377 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685470
Common Names
- Bolanderi Lily
- Lilium bolanderi
- Lilium bolanderi L.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lilium bolanderi (also called 'Bolander's Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers. The plant grows in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium bolanderi has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lilium bolanderi has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilium bolanderi is a herbaceous perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the bulbs in spring or early summer. The bulbs should be planted at a depth of 10-15 cm (4-6 in) and spaced 15-20 cm (6-8 in) apart.
Where to Find Lilium bolanderi
Lilium bolanderi can be found in the forests of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Lilium bolanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium bolanderi?
Lilium bolanderi
What are the common names of Lilium bolanderi?
Bolander's Lily
What is the natural habitat of Lilium bolanderi?
Woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands
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-280732: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.