Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
ambiguus
ID:
763327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Ownbey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 505 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762660

Common Names

  • Calochortus Ambiguus
  • Ambiguus Calochortus
  • Ambiguous Globe Lily

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Description

Calochortus ambiguus (also called Ambiguous Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus ambiguus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus ambiguus is white or cream-colored with yellow or orange markings. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus ambiguus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Calochortus ambiguus

Calochortus ambiguus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Calochortus ambiguus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus ambiguus?

Calochortus ambiguus

What is the common name of Calochortus ambiguus?

Ambiguous Mariposa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus ambiguus?

Calochortus ambiguus is found in open, grassy areas in the foothills and mountains.

Species in the Calochortus genus

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, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

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-301630: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.