Philippine lily

Lilium philippinense Baker

Lilium philippinense, known as the Philippine lily, is a species in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the Cordillera region of the northern Philippines, particularly in Benguet, as well as to Taiwan. The plant has several local names, including us-usdong, kanyon, and sabong ti bantay. It was first described by Baker in 1873.

Description

Lilium philippinense is a member of the Liliaceae family and is primarily found in the Cordillera region of the northern Philippines and in Taiwan. It is commonly called the Philippine lily and is also known by the local names us-usdong, kanyon, and sabong ti bantay. The species was formally described in 1873 by the botanist Baker. While its distribution is primarily in the Philippines and Taiwan, it is also listed as occurring in the conterminous 48 United States, specifically in Alabama and Florida.