Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
700282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 190 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699615

Common Names

  • Large-leaved Notholirion
  • Notholirion macrophyllum
  • Notholirion

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Synonyms

  • Lilium hookeri Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium macrophyllum (D.Don) Voss [unknown]
  • Fritillaria hookeri Baker [unknown]
  • Fritillaria macrophylla D.Don [unknown]

Description

Notholirion macrophyllum (also called Fringed Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has opposite leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Notholirion macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Notholirion macrophyllum is a small, bell-shaped flower with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notholirion macrophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Where to Find Notholirion macrophyllum

Notholirion macrophyllum can be found in Central Asia.

Notholirion macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notholirion macrophyllum?

Notholirion macrophyllum

What are the common names of Notholirion macrophyllum?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Notholirion macrophyllum?

Notholirion macrophyllum is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas

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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