Lilium lancifolium
Lilium lancifolium, commonly known as the tiger lily, is a striking perennial celebrated for its vibrant, orange trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its bulbs are utilized for their various therapeutic properties, including treating inflammation and supporting digestive health.
- Scientific name: Lilium lancifolium
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lilium, specifically as the species Lilium lancifolium.
| 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 lancifolium, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In German, it is called the Tiger-Lilie, while in Finnish, it is referred to as tiikerililja. Its Japanese name is オニユリ, and in Korean, it is known as 참나리. Additionally, in Malayalam, it is commonly called ടൈഗർ ലില്ലി.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Tiger-Lilie | Wikidata |
| fi | tiikerililja | Wikidata |
| ja | オニユリ | Wikidata |
| ko | 참나리 | Wikidata |
| ml | ടൈഗർ ലില്ലി | Wikidata |
| pl | Lilia tygrysia | Wikidata |
| ru | Лилия ланцетолистная | Wikidata |
| sv | Tigerlilja | Wikidata |
| zh | 卷丹 | Wikidata |
| fa | لیلیوم لانکیفلیوم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range can be identified within the borders of Austria. Moving toward the southeast, the species is also documented throughout Bulgaria. The distribution extends significantly into Eastern Europe, where it inhabits Central European Russia. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses both East European Russia and South European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lilium lancifolium, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the therapeutic use of its bulbs. These specialized underground structures, referred to as Bulbus Lilii in pharmacopoeia, are harvested from the perennial lilies to extract their medicinal properties. The most critical component for medicinal preparation is the fresh fleshy scaleleaf, which is often processed to maintain its nutritional integrity. By utilizing the succulent flesh of these scales, practitioners can derive various treatments, making the entire bulbous system an essential part of the plant's healing profile.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lilies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh fleshy scaleleaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flesh | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bulbus Lilii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lilium lancifolium has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include regaloside A, colchicine, (25R)-spirost-5-ene-3beta-yl-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->6)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Regaloside C, Regaloside E.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| regaloside A | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| colchicine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (25R)-spirost-5-ene-3beta-yl-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->6)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Regaloside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Regaloside E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Se | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lilium lancifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lilium lancifolium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, cancer, pneumonia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |