Lilium callosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 86 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684854
Common Names
- Lilium callosum
- Callose Lily
- Callosum Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lilium tenuifolium stenophyllum Baker [unknown]
- Lilium callosum stenophyllum (Baker) Elwes [unknown]
- Lilium tenuifolium stenophyllum (Baker) Elwes [unknown]
Description
Lilium callosum (also called Tiger Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium callosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lilium callosum var. flaviflorum MakinoLilium callosum var. callosum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lilium callosum has white to pinkish flowers with yellow anthers and a dark red or purple spot at the base of each petal. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilium callosum is a bulb that can be propagated from seed or by dividing the bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Deadheading is recommended to promote flowering.
Where to Find Lilium callosum
Lilium callosum can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Lilium callosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium callosum?
Lilium callosum
What type of plant is Lilium callosum?
It is a bulbous perennial
Where is Lilium callosum native to?
It is native to China
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-280675: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.