Lilium davidii var. willmottiae
Lilium davidii var. willmottiae, commonly known as the Davidii Lily, is a striking perennial celebrated for its elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this variety holds significant botanical interest. Historically utilized in traditional practices, it offers unique therapeutic potential through its complex phytochemical properties and medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Lilium davidii var. willmottiae
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Liliaceae and the genus Lillium. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as the variety willmottiae of the species Lillium davidii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lilium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lilium davidii var. willmottiae, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Willmott's David lily, while in Chinese, it is known as 戴维氏大花萱 (Dài wéi shì dà huā xuān).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also present within the East Himalaya. Together, these locations define the specific ecological range of Lilium davidii var. willmottiae.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lilium davidii var. willmottiae has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include steroid saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| steroid saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |