Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medeoloides
ID:
679137

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 415 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678470

Common Names

  • Medeoloides Lily
  • Turk's Cap Lily
  • Turban Lily

Searching for Lilium medeoloides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lilium sado-insulare Masam. & Satomi [unknown]
  • Lilium avenaceum Fisch. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Lilium medeoloides atropurpureum Okuyama [unknown]

Description

Lilium medeoloides (also called Turkestan lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to Central Asia, and it grows in grassy meadows and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 1.5 m tall and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium medeoloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium medeoloides is a long, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals in shades of white, pink, and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

Searching for Lilium medeoloides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium medeoloides is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilizing.

Where to Find Lilium medeoloides

Lilium medeoloides can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Lilium medeoloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium medeoloides?

Lilium medeoloides

What is the common name of Lilium medeoloides?

Meadow lily

Where is Lilium medeoloides native to?

China, Japan, and Korea

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-279980: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.