Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pomponium
ID:
678179

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677511

Common Names

  • Lilium pomponium
  • Pompon Lily
  • Wild Lily
  • Scarlet Martagon

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Synonyms

  • Lilium rubrum Lam. [unknown]
  • Lilium pomponicum Panz. [unknown]
  • Lilium angustifolium Mill. [unknown]

Description

Lilium pomponium (also called Pompon Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. 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 pomponium is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium pomponium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium pomponium is a perennial plant that is best grown from bulbs. It can be propagated by planting the bulbs in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and should be spaced about 6-8 inches apart. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Lilium pomponium

Lilium pomponium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Lilium pomponium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium pomponium?

Lilium pomponium

What is the natural habitat of Lilium pomponium?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Lilium pomponium?

Summer

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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