Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rockii
ID:
688984

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Miao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 34(3): 81 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688317



Common Names

  • Lilium rockii
  • Rock's Lily
  • Rock's Tiger Lily


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Description

Lilium rockii (also called Rock's Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It grows up to 40 centimeters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 2 centimeters. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, and measure up to 8 centimeters in length. It is found in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium rockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used for making decorations and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium rockii is a large, white trumpet-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium rockii can be propagated through bulb division or seed. It should be grown in well-drained soil in full sun with regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lilium rockii

Laxmannia jamesii is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Lilium rockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium rockii?

Lilium rockii

What is the common name of Lilium rockii?

Rock's lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium rockii?

Mountain meadows

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-281040: Based on the initial data import
Ru Huai Miao (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Miao' in the authors string.