Calochortus splendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
763482
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London , ser. 2, 1: 411 (1834 publ. 1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762815
Common Names
- Splendid Mariposa Lily
- Splendid Star Tulip
- Splendid Globe Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochortus splendens (also called splendid mariposa lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single flower. It is native to the western United States and is found growing in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calochortus splendens is an ornamental plant used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calochortus splendens is white to yellow with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calochortus splendens is a perennial plant that is native to California. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. In areas with hot summers, it is best to provide some afternoon shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during the summer months. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Calochortus splendens
Calochortus splendens is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas and meadows, often in rocky soils.
Calochortus splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochortus splendens?
Calochortus splendens
What is the common name of Calochortus splendens?
Splendid Mariposa Lily
Where is Calochortus splendens found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
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-301776: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.