Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolium
ID:
678513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 333 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677845



Common Names

  • Tiger Lily
  • Turk's Cap Lily
  • Turban Lily


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Synonyms

  • Lilium lishmanni T.Moore [unknown]
  • Lilium leopoldii hort. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium tigrinum Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Lilium lancifolium splendens (Van Houtte) V.A.Matthews [unknown]
  • Lilium lancifolium fortunei (Standish) V.A.Matthews [unknown]
  • Lilium tigrinum plenescens Waugh [unknown]
  • Lilium tigrinum fortunei Standish [unknown]
  • Lilium tigrinum splendens Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Lilium lancifolium flaviflorum Makino [unknown]

Description

Lilium lancifolium (also called Tiger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows and woodlands. It has a tall stem and produces large yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium lancifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium lancifolium is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium lancifolium is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or propagated from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Lilium lancifolium

Lilium lancifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

Lilium lancifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium lancifolium?

Lilium lancifolium

What is the common name of Lilium lancifolium?

Tiger lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium lancifolium?

It is native to Asia, from India to Japan

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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