Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 243 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677036
Common Names
- Lilium rosthornii
- Rosthornii Lily
- Rosthornii Tiger Lily
Description
Lilium rosthornii (also called Rosthorn's Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium rosthornii is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and flower beds. It has small yellow flowers and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lilium rubescens is a pinkish-red colour, with six petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lilium rosthornii is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lilium rosthornii
Lilium rosthornii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Lilium rosthornii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium rosthornii?
Lilium rosthornii
What is the common name of Lilium rosthornii?
Rosthorn's Lily
What is the natural habitat of Lilium rosthornii?
Open woods, meadows, and grasslands
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,