Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debile
ID:
770105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kittlitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Reiss. Russ. Amer. 2: 261, 321 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769438

Common Names

  • Weak Lily
  • Lilium debile
  • Weak Lily

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Description

Lilium debile (also called Australian Water Fern, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to Australia. It has light green, branched stems with whorls of 3-5 leaves. It grows in shallow water and is commonly found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium debile is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to provide oxygen to the water and to reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium debile is a small, white or yellowish flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lilium debile is best done in a shallow water garden, as it can tolerate a wide range of water depths. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and can be propagated through division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated through seed, although this is not as common.

Where to Find Lilium debile

Lilium debile can be found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lilium debile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium debile?

Lilium debile

What is the common name of Lilium debile?

Lilium debile

What is the natural habitat of Lilium debile?

Woodlands, grasslands, and meadows

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,

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