Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tianschanicum
ID:
687952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ivanova ex Grubov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
in V.I. Grubov & T.V. Egorova (eds.), Rast. Tsent. Azii, Mater. Bot. Inst. Komarova 7: 70 (1977).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687285

Common Names

  • Tianschan lily
  • Tianschan Turkestan lily
  • Turkestan lily

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Description

Lilium tianschanicum (also called Tianshan Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has white flowers and grows in alpine meadows and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium tianschanicum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium tianschanicum has large, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender petals. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium tianschanicum 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 tianschanicum

Lilium tianschanicum can be found in the tropical regions of Central Asia.

Lilium tianschanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium tianschanicum?

Lilium tianschanicum

What is the common name of Lilium tianschanicum?

Tianshan lily

What is the habitat of Lilium tianschanicum?

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,

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