Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saluenense
ID:
677639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) S.Yun Liang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 14: 154 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676971

Common Names

  • Lilium saluenense
  • Saluenense Lily
  • Saluenense Tiger Lily

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Synonyms

  • Nomocharis tricolor Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Nomocharis saluenensis Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Lilium apertum thibeticum Franch. [unknown]

Description

Lilium saluenense (also called Salween Lily, among many other common names) is a species of lily native to the Himalayas. It has a tall, thin stem with long, narrow leaves and fragrant, white or pink flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium saluenense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium saluenense has a nodding, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals that are usually white or pink. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium saluenense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lilium saluenense

Lilium saluenense is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Lilium saluenense FAQ

What is the common name of Lilium saluenense?

Salween Lily

What is the optimal soil type for Lilium saluenense?

Well-drained, loamy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Lilium saluenense?

15-25°C

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,

References

Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:537779-1: Based on the initial data import