Rosy Himalayan Lily

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Rosy Himalayan Lily

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fritillaria thomsoniana
• Lilium longifolium

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Notholirion thomsonianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. It is specifically classified under the genus Notholirion.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within Western Asia, it can be located in the country of Afghanistan. Its presence is also noted within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Nepal. Furthermore, the species is found throughout Pakistan. Finally, the plant is known to inhabit the West Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Notholirion thomsonianum is strictly defined by its specific altitudinal preferences within its native montane habitats. This species thrives within a distinct vertical belt, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1000 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1400 m AMSL. This specialized niche suggests an adaptation to the specific temperature gradients, moisture levels, and atmospheric pressures characteristic of these mid-to-high altitude zones.

Elevational range max:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Notholirion thomsonianum is characterized by its classification as a geophyte, a strategy that allows it to persist through unfavorable environmental conditions by storing nutrients and moisture in underground organs. This life form enables the plant to remain dormant during periods of stress, utilizing its specialized subterranean structures to facilitate rapid regrowth when optimal conditions return. As a geophyte, its developmental cycle is intrinsically linked to the seasonal availability of resources in its habitat, ensuring survival through vegetative persistence even when above-ground structures are absent. This specialized physiological adaptation supports its long-term presence in the ecosystem, allowing it to navigate environmental fluctuations with greater resilience than plants lacking such storage capabilities.

Life form :

geophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Notholirion thomsonianum is characterized by a growth form classified as an herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a climbing plant, it functions in a self-supporting manner, allowing it to ascend and occupy its niche within the ecosystem. The species is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Notholirion thomsonianum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antidiabetic

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Antifungal

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Medicinal Uses

Notholirion thomsonianum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations