Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albanicum
ID:
685104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 385 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684437

Common Names

  • Albanian Lily
  • Albanicum Lily
  • Albanicum Lilium

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Synonyms

  • Lilium pyrenaicum albanicum (Griseb.) V.Matthews [unknown]
  • Lilium chalcedonicum albanicum (Griseb.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Lilium carniolicum albanicum (Griseb.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Lilium chalcedonicum albanicum (Griseb.) K.Richt. [unknown]

Description

Lilium albanicum (also called Albanian Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and large, white flowers. It is native to Albania and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium albanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its fragrant flowers. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate dry conditions and frost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lilium albanicum are large, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium albanicum is a bulbous perennial that grows to a height of 1-2m. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry meadows to wetter woodland margins. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix. Bulbs can also be divided in early spring or late summer. The bulbs should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have established.

Where to Find Lilium albanicum

Lilium albanicum is native to Albania and can be found in the mountains of the country.

Lilium albanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium albanicum?

Lilium albanicum

What is the common name of Lilium albanicum?

Albanian Lily

What is the natural habitat of Lilium albanicum?

Grasslands and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280624: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.