Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Xu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 233 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687263
Common Names
- Lilium matangense
- Matang Lily
- Matang Tiger Lily
Description
Lilium matangense (also called 'Matang Lily', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and grows in rocky, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium matangense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique shape and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lilium matangense has large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white, fuzzy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lilium matangense is a species of lily native to China. It is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in late summer or early fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and takes longer to produce blooms.
Where to Find Lilium matangense
Lilium matangense can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Lilium matangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium matangense?
Lilium matangense
What is the common name of Lilium matangense?
Matang Lily
What is the natural habitat of Lilium matangense?
It is found in temperate forests and grasslands in Anhui, China
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
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.