Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
768353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 54 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767686

Common Names

  • Fritillaria atropurpurea
  • Crimson-speckled Fritillary
  • Purple Fritillary

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Description

Fritillaria atropurpurea (also called Purple Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herb with bell-shaped flowers that are usually purple or white. It is native to western North America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea and herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria atropurpurea has bell-shaped, nodding flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria atropurpurea is a bulbous plant, up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or bulb division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Bulbs should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained, moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Fritillaria atropurpurea

Fritillaria atropurpurea can be found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Fritillaria atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria atropurpurea?

Fritillaria atropurpurea

What is the common name of Fritillaria atropurpurea?

Purple-black fritillary

Where is Fritillaria atropurpurea native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Fritillaria genus

Fritillaria acmopetala, Fritillaria affinis, Fritillaria agrestis, Fritillaria alburyana, Fritillaria alfredae, Fritillaria amabilis, Fritillaria amana, Fritillaria anhuiensis, Fritillaria ariana, Fritillaria assyriaca, Fritillaria atrolineata, Fritillaria atropurpurea, Fritillaria aurea, Fritillaria ayakoana, Fritillaria baskilensis, Fritillaria biflora, Fritillaria bithynica, Fritillaria brandegeei, Fritillaria bucharica, Fritillaria byfieldii, Fritillaria camschatcensis, Fritillaria carica, Fritillaria caucasica, Fritillaria chitralensis, Fritillaria chlorantha, Fritillaria chlororhabdota, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria collina, Fritillaria conica, Fritillaria crassicaulis, Fritillaria crassifolia, Fritillaria dagana, Fritillaria dajinensis, Fritillaria davidii, Fritillaria davisii, Fritillaria delavayi, Fritillaria drenovskii, Fritillaria dzhabavae, Fritillaria eastwoodiae, Fritillaria ebeiensis, Fritillaria eduardii, Fritillaria ehrhartii, Fritillaria elwesii, Fritillaria epirotica, Fritillaria euboeica, Fritillaria falcata, Fritillaria ferganensis, Fritillaria fleischeriana, Fritillaria forbesii, Fritillaria frankiorum,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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