Lilium stewartianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 28: 127 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680705
Common Names
- Lilium stewartianum
- Stewart's lily
- Stewart's tiger lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lilium xanthellum F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
- Lilium habaense F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
- Lilium xanthellum xanthellum [unknown]
- Lilium xanthellum luteum S.Yun Liang [unknown]
Description
Lilium stewartianum (also called Stewart's Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in moist, rocky soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium stewartianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lilium stewartianum is white or pink and has six petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilium stewartianum is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or bulb division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It blooms in late spring and early summer, producing yellow or white flowers.
Where to Find Lilium stewartianum
Lilium stewartianum can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Lilium stewartianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium stewartianum?
Lilium stewartianum
What is the common name of Lilium stewartianum?
Stewart's Lily
What is the natural habitat of Lilium stewartianum?
Himalayas, China, India
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-280223: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.