Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidum
ID:
685480

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 302 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684813

Common Names

  • Lilium candidum
  • White Lily
  • Candidum Lily

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Synonyms

  • Lilium peregrinum Mill. [unknown]
  • Lilium striatum Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium album Houtt. [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum salonikae Stoker [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum aureomarginatum Elwes [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum cernuum Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum peregrinum (Mill.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum peregrinum (Mill.) Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum peregrinum (Mill.) Voss [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum plenum Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum monstruosum H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum rubrolineatum H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum purpureum Weston [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum striatum Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum striatum (Baker) Voss [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum purpureostriatum Souillet [unknown]
  • Lilium candidum variegatum Loudon [unknown]

Description

Lilium candidum (also called Madonna Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Balkans and Middle East. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium candidum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium candidum has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium candidum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Lilium candidum

Lilium candidum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lilium candidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium candidum?

Lilium candidum

What type of plant is Lilium candidum?

It is a bulbous perennial

Where is Lilium candidum native to?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,

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