Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
681413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 322 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680746



Common Names

  • Lilium speciosum
  • Showy lily
  • Showy tiger lily


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Description

Lilium speciosum (also called 'Japanese Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium speciosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lilium speciosum var. clivorum S.Abe & Tamura
Lilium speciosum var. gloriosoides Baker
Lilium speciosum var. speciosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium speciosum is a white or yellowish-green corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium speciosum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Lilium speciosum

Lilium speciosum is native to Japan.

Lilium speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium speciosum?

Lilium speciosum

What is the common name of Lilium speciosum?

Speciosum Lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium speciosum?

Japan, Korea, 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,

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