Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 4: 137 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767689
Common Names
- Fritillaria aurea
- Golden Fritillary
- Golden Glower
Description
Fritillaria aurea (also called Golden 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 aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea and herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fritillaria aurea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritillaria aurea 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 aurea
Fritillaria aurea can be found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.
Fritillaria aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritillaria aurea?
Fritillaria aurea
What is the common name of Fritillaria aurea?
Golden fritillary
Where is Fritillaria aurea 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,