Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 234 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677522
Common Names
- Lilium ponticum
- Pontic Lily
- Garden Lily
- Scarlet Lily
Synonyms
- Lilium pyrenaicum ponticum (K.Koch) V.Matthews [unknown]
- Lilium carniolicum ponticum (K.Koch) P.H.Davis & D.M.Hend. [unknown]
- Lilium carniolicum ponticum (K.Koch) P.H.Davis & D.M.Hend. [unknown]
- Lilium szovitsianum ponticum (K.Koch) Kudrjasch. [unknown]
Description
Lilium ponticum (also called Pontic 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 ponticum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lilium ponticum var. artvinense (Miscz.) P.H.Davis & D.M.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lilium ponticum flower is a bright orange-red color with six petals and a yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lilium ponticum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Lilium ponticum
Lilium ponticum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Lilium ponticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium ponticum?
Lilium ponticum
What is the natural habitat of Lilium ponticum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Lilium ponticum?
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,