Lilium henryi

Asia-Temperate
China
China South-Central, China Southeast.

References: Brummitt, R.K. 2001. TDWG – World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions, 2nd Edition
References
Primary references

Baker, J.G. 1888. Gardeners' Chronicle. London 3, 2: 660.

Additional references

Zhengyi, W. & Raven, P.H. (eds.) (2000). Flora of China 24: 1-431. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis.

Links

Global Biodiversity Information Facility. 2022. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset. Taxon: Lilium henryi. Accessed: 2022 Aug 15.
Govaerts, R. et al. 2022. Lilium henryi in Kew Science Plants of the World online. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. Accessed: 2022 Aug 15. Reference page.
Govaerts, R. et al. 2022. Lilium henryi in World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. Accessed: 2022 Aug 15. Reference page.
Hassler, M. 2022. Lilium henryi. World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World In: Roskovh, Y., Abucay, L., Orrell, T., Nicolson, D., Bailly, N., Kirk, P., Bourgoin, T., DeWalt, R.E., Decock, W., De Wever, A., Nieukerken, E. van, Zarucchi, J. & Penev, L., eds. 2022. Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life. Published online. Accessed: 2022 Aug 15. Reference page.
International Plant Names Index. 2022. Lilium henryi. Published online. Accessed: 15 Aug 2022.
Tropicos.org 2022. Lilium henryi. Missouri Botanical Garden. Published online. Accessed: 15 Aug 2022.

Vernacular names

English: Henry's lily
suomi: Heikinlilja
日本語: キカノコユリ
中文: 湖北百合
中文（简体）: 湖北百合

Lilium henryi (Chinese: 湖北百合; pinyin: Húběi bǎihé; lit. 'Hubei lily'), sometimes called tiger lily or Henry's lily, is a native lily of the mountains of central China (Provinces of Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi). The flowers are orange, spotted black, and unscented. The petals are recurving (bent backwards), and eventually resemble those of the more widespread Turk's-cap lily (though not when young).[1][2]

Cultivation

Typically it grows to about 1.5 m high in the wild, but vigorous cultivated plants can reach up to 2.5 m. It is likely to bend towards the light, and hence may need staking. It is useful as a garden ornamental plant for its long lasting flowers, its textured petals, and it is more tolerant than most lilies of lime in the soil. Henry's lily is easy to propagate from bulb scales. It was introduced into cultivation in Europe by Augustine Henry, and was named after him.[3]

This plant has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
Toxicity
Cats

Cats are extremely sensitive to lily toxicity and ingestion is often fatal;[5][6][7] households and gardens which are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen which they then consume while cleaning. Suspected cases require urgent veterinary attention.[8] Rapid treatment with activated charcoal and/or induced vomiting can reduce the amount of toxin absorbed (this is time-sensitive so in some cases vets may advise doing it at home), and large amounts of fluid by IV can reduce damage to kidneys to increase the chances of survival.[8]
References

Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 142 湖北百合 hu bei bai he Lilium henryi Baker, Gard. Chron. 2: 660. 1888.
Baker, John Gilbert 1888. Gardeners' Chronicle: a weekly illustrated journal of horticulture and allied subjects. ser. 3 4: 660
Patrick Synge, Collins Guide to Bulbs, 1971
"Lilium henryi". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions No Lilies For Cats.
Fitzgerald, KT (2010). "Lily toxicity in the cat". Top Companion Anim Med. 25 (4): 213–7. doi:10.1053/j.tcam.2010.09.006. PMID 21147474.
Oh no Easter Lilies Dr Stephen Bailey.
Lily Poisoning in Cats. Pet MD.