Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martagon
ID:
679191

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 303 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678524



Common Names

  • Turk's Cap Lily
  • Turk's Cap Martagon Lily
  • Turk's Cap Tiger Lily


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Synonyms

  • Lilium dalmaticum Vis. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagonum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Lilium verticillatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Lilium versicolor Salisb. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon caucasicum Miscz. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon cattaniae (Vis.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon cattaniae Vis. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon albiflorum Vuk. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon albiflorum (Vuk.) Beck [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon album (Weston) Beck [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon album Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon candidum Bergmans [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon alternifolium Wilczek [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon alternifolium (Wilczek) Woodcock & Coutts [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon carneum Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon roseum Beck [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon flavidum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon hirsutum (Mill.) Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon pubescens DC. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon fuscum Schur [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon plenum Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon sanguineopurpureum Beck [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon vestitum Simonk. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon vestitum (Simonk.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Lilium martagon caucasicum Miscz. ex Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Lilium martagon (also called Turk's Cap Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. It is a herbaceous perennial with nodding, fragrant, pink to purple flowers and a height of up to 1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium martagon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lilium martagon var. pilosiusculum Freyn
Lilium martagon var. martagon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium martagon has large, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium martagon is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lilium martagon

Lilium martagon can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Lilium martagon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium martagon?

Lilium martagon

What is the common name of Lilium martagon?

Turk's Cap Lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium martagon?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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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