Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
679071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 3: 203 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678404



Common Names

  • Elegant Lily
  • Elegant Tiger Lily
  • Elegant Martagon Lily


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Synonyms

  • Lilium elegans incomparabile Voss [unknown]
  • Lilium batemanniae (Baker) A.Wallace [unknown]
  • Lilium elegans batemanniae Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium dauricum batemanniae (Baker) E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Lilium elegans spontaneum Makino [unknown]
  • Lilium elegans batemanniae Baker [unknown]

Description

Lilium elegans (also called Elegant Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in floral arrangements. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium elegans has a bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The petals are usually white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium elegans is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilizing.

Where to Find Lilium elegans

Lilium elegans can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Lilium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium elegans?

Lilium elegans

What is the common name of Lilium elegans?

Elegant lily

Where is Lilium elegans native to?

China, Japan, and Korea

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,