Philippine Lily (Lilium philippinense)

Philippine Lily: A Rare Trumpet Lily

The Philippine Lily (Lilium philippinense) is a stunning species lily endemic to the Philippines. It produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers with a subtle greenish-yellow throat, borne on tall stems reaching up to 1.5 meters. The glossy, lanceolate leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem.

Conservation and Cultivation

This lily is considered rare in the wild due to habitat loss. In cultivation, it requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil and a cool root run with sun on the flowers. It prefers a climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, mimicking its native montane environment. Protect from excessive winter moisture.

Taxonomy

• Family: Liliaceae
• Genus: Lilium
• Species: philippinense