Calochortus exilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
763382
Status:
valid
Authors:
Painter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. xiii. 346 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762715
Common Names
- Exilis Mariposa Lily
- Exilis Globe Lily
- Exilis Star Tulip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochortus exilis (also called Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Calochortus exilis 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 exilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calochortus exilis is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the western United States and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in the fall and the bulbs should be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Calochortus exilis
Calochortus exilis can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.
Calochortus exilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochortus exilis?
Calochortus exilis
What is the common name of Calochortus exilis?
Slender mariposa lily
What is the natural habitat of Calochortus exilis?
Grasslands, chaparral, 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301682: Based on the initial data import
William Hunt Painter (1835-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Painter' in the authors string.