Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
679805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb. ex Houtt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1780

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(12): 245 (1780)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679138



Common Names

  • Japanese Lily
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Kakitsubata


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Synonyms

  • Lilium elisabethae Hort.Leichtlin [illegitimate]
  • Lilium makinoi Koidz. [illegitimate]
  • Lilium abeanum Honda [unknown]
  • Lilium brownii Poit. [unknown]
  • Lilium japonicum nobilissimum Makino [unknown]
  • Lilium krameri barrianum Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium japonicum nobilissimum (Makino) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Lilium japonicum albomarginatum Makino [unknown]

Description

Lilium japonicum (also called Japanese lily, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is found in forests, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lilium brownii var. brownii
Lilium japonicum var. japonicum
Lilium japonicum var. abeanum (Honda) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium japonicum has fragrant, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The flowers come in shades of white, yellow, pink and red. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium japonicum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lilium japonicum

Lilium japonicum can be found in Japan.

Lilium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium japonicum?

Lilium japonicum

What is the common name of Lilium japonicum?

Japanese Lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium japonicum?

Woodlands, grasslands, and open areas

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-280041: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.