Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
primulinum
ID:
677530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 118: t. 7227 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676862

Common Names

  • Lilium primulinum
  • Primrose Lily
  • Primrose-flowered Lily

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Description

Lilium primulinum (also called Primrose 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 stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium primulinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lilium primulinum var. ochraceum (Franch.) Stearn
Lilium primulinum var. burmanicum (W.W.Sm.) Stearn
Lilium primulinum var. primulinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lilium primulinum are yellow with six petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium primulinum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe in the summer. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Lilium primulinum

Lilium primulinum is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lilium primulinum FAQ

What type of soil does Lilium primulinum prefer?

Lilium primulinum prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the best way to propagate Lilium primulinum?

The best way to propagate Lilium primulinum is by seed or division.

How much water does Lilium primulinum need?

Lilium primulinum needs moderate amounts of water.

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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