Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
concolor
ID:
763359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Purdy & L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Cycl. Amer. Hort. 1: 220 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762692

Common Names

  • Concolor Mariposa Lily
  • White Mariposa Lily
  • Desert Mariposa Lily

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Description

Calochortus concolor (also called Colorful 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 concolor is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus concolor is white or pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pale pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus concolor is an easy to cultivate and propagate bulbous plant. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter. It can be propagated by dividing the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Calochortus concolor

Calochortus concolor can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Calochortus concolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus concolor?

Calochortus concolor

What is the common name of Calochortus concolor?

White Mariposa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus concolor?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
Carlton Elmer Purdy (1861-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Purdy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42576-2: Based on the initial data import