Lilium brownii
Lilium brownii F.E.Br. ex Miellez
Lilium brownii is a species of lily native to mainland China, Hong Kong, Kinmen and Matsu Islands as well as northern and central Vietnam and Kachin of Myanmar.
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Lilium brownii is a species of lily native to mainland China, Hong Kong, Kinmen and Matsu Islands as well as northern and central Vietnam and Kachin of Myanmar. Its common names include Hong Kong lily and Brown's lily.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
种名brownii以苏格兰植物学家Robert Brown（1773-1858）的名字命名。
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productBulb planting
Propagated by **bulbs**: plant mature bulbs after dormancy or detach offsets, covering them only just with soil.
Rooting & sprouting
The bulb roots and sends up young leaves; contractile roots anchor it in the soil.
Growth & flowering
The plant blooms with **fragrant white flowers, May–July**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Bulb offsets & harvest
Foliage dies back and reserves move into the underground storage organ; **bulbs lifted in autumn as the foliage dies**.
Uses
- Nourishes yin and moistens the lungs; used for dry cough.
- Clears the heart and calms the spirit.
- Used for insomnia and palpitations.
- Tonifies the middle and benefits qi.
- Moistens dryness and aids digestion.
Habitat & conservation
Lilium brownii is a species of lily native to mainland China, Hong Kong, Kinmen and Matsu Islands as well as northern and central Vietnam and Kachin of Myanmar.
Conservation
Lilium brownii has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Lilium brownii — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Lilium brownii — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q147386 — Wikidata,