Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
thomsonianum
ID:
700037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 95 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699370

Common Names

  • Thomson's Notholirion
  • Thomson Notholirion
  • Notholirion thomsonianum

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Synonyms

  • Lilium roseum Hook. [unknown]
  • Lilium longifolium Griff. [unknown]
  • Lilium thomsonianum Royle [unknown]
  • Fritillaria thomsoniana (Royle) Royle [unknown]

Description

Notholirion thomsonianum (also called Thomson's Notholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Gentianaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Notholirion thomsonianum has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Notholirion thomsonianum has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notholirion thomsonianum is a perennial bulb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Notholirion thomsonianum

Notholirion thomsonianum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Notholirion thomsonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notholirion thomsonianum?

Notholirion thomsonianum

What is the common name of Notholirion thomsonianum?

Thomson's snowdrop

What is the natural habitat of Notholirion thomsonianum?

Mountainous regions

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-282221: Based on the initial data import
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.