Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 435 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677468
Common Names
- Lilium philadelphicum
- Philadelphia Lily
- Wood Lily
- American Tiger Lily
Synonyms
- Lilium lanceolatum T.J.Fitzp. [unknown]
- Lilium masseyi Hyams [unknown]
- Lilium montanum A.Nelson [unknown]
- Lilium wansharicum hort. ex Duch. [unknown]
- Lilium umbellatum Pursh [unknown]
- Lilium andinum Nutt. [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum umbellatum (Pursh) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum montanum (A.Nelson) Wherry [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum flaviflorum E.F.Williams [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum immaculatum Raup [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum masseyi (Hyams) Wherry [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum pulchrum Wherry [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum wausharaicum (Leichtlin ex Duch.) Wherry [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum lanceolatum (T.J.Fitzp.) Wherry [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum pulchrum Aldrich [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum angustifolium Duch. [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum montanum (A.Nelson) Cockerell [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum wausharaicum Leichtlin ex Duch. [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum andinum (Nutt.) Ker Gawl. [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum philadelphicum [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum philadelphicum [unknown]
- Lilium philadelphicum typicum Wherry [unknown]
Description
Lilium philadelphicum (also called Philadelphia Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and have six petals. It grows in moist soils, in open areas and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium philadelphicum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lilium philadelphicum is a large, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lilium philadelphicum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the island of Timor in Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Lilium philadelphicum
Lilium philadelphicum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Lilium philadelphicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium philadelphicum?
Lilium philadelphicum
What is the common name of Lilium philadelphicum?
Philadelphicum lily
What type of plant is Lilium philadelphicum?
Herbaceous perennial
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,