Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sargentiae
ID:
677607

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 51: 385 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676939

Common Names

  • Sargent's Lily
  • Sargent's Tiger Lily
  • Sargentiae Lily

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Synonyms

  • Lilium formosum Franch. [illegitimate]
  • Lilium omeiense Z.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Lilium leucanthum sargentiae (E.H.Wilson) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Lilium sargentiae (also called Sargent's lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and eastern Siberia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has large, ovate leaves and large, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium sargentiae 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 sargentiae is a species of lily native to China. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It has large, dark green leaves and large, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Lilium sargentiae

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

Lilium sargentiae FAQ

What is the common name of Lilium sargentiae?

Sargent's Lily

What is the optimal soil type for Lilium sargentiae?

Well-drained, loamy soils

What is the optimal temperature range for Lilium sargentiae?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279831: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.