Lilium wallichianum Schult. & Schult.f., J.J.Roemer & J.A.Schultes, Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1689 (1830) (syn: Lilium batisua Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don; Lilium longiflorum Wall.; Lilium longiflorum subsp. wallichianum (Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker; Lilium wallichianum var. superbum H.Low ex Baker);
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Himalaya to Myanmar: Assam, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, West Himalaya as per POWO;
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Lilium wallichianum Schult. & Schult.f.: 9 very high res. images.

Location: Salyan, West Nepal
Altitude: 1838m.
Date: 29 August 2021 
Habit : Wild

Fine upload …

A rare lily added to eFI database.
Thank you for sharing

Thank you … !  Lilium wallichianum Schult. & Schult.f. or Lilium wallichianum Schult. & Schult.f var.  wallichianum ??


There are two recognized varieties in this species. One (L. wallichianum var wallichianum) known in the Himalaya and another (L. wallichianum var nelgherrense) known in South Indian hills.
Please see POWO 2022 https://powo.science.kew.org/537840-1#children


 

 

 


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References:
POWO  Catalogue of Life   Annotated checklist of Flowering plants of Nepal  India Biodiversity Portal  Wikipedia  PFAF  Useful Tropical Plants  NCSU  pacific bulb society

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