Lilium davidii
Lilium davidii, commonly known as Davidii Lily, is a striking perennial prized for its elegant, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this species holds historical significance in traditional practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and potential therapeutic properties offers fascinating insights into the intersection of horticulture and medicine.
- Scientific name: Lilium davidii
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Lilium.
| 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, known scientifically as Lilium davidii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Davids-Lilie, while in Swedish, it is known as Eldlilja. Its names in other languages include 川百合 in Chinese, سوسن داوید in Persian, and ليليووم دافيدى in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Davids-Lilie | Wikidata |
| sv | Eldlilja | Wikidata |
| zh | 川百合 | Wikidata |
| fa | سوسن داوید | Wikidata |
| arz | ليليوم دافيدى | Wikidata |
| ar | زنبق دافيد | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 川百合 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川百合 | Wikidata |
| de | Davidslilie | Wikidata |
| es | Lilium sutchuenense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central territories to the North-Central provinces. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented within the state of Assam. Additionally, it thrives throughout the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lilium davidii, is a perennial species that relies on its specialized underground structures for survival and propagation. The most significant medicinal and biological component of the plant consists of its bulbs, which serve as nutrient-rich storage organs that allow the plant to endure dormant periods. These bulbs are essential for the plant's life cycle, providing the necessary energy to produce new shoots and flowers each growing season.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lilium davidii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include proline.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |