Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubellum
ID:
677552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 24: 321 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676884

Common Names

  • Red Lily
  • Scarlet Tiger Lily
  • Rubellum Lily

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Description

Lilium rubellum (also called Red 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 red flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lilium rubellum 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 rubellum 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 rubellum

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

Lilium rubellum FAQ

What type of soil does Lilium rubellum prefer?

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

What is the best way to propagate Lilium rubellum?

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

How much water does Lilium rubellum need?

Lilium rubellum 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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