Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 10: 93 (1887 publ. 1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767759
Common Names
- Fritillaria davidii
- David's Fritillary
- David's Mission Bells
Description
Fritillaria davidii (also called David's fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to China and Mongolia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fritillaria davidii is a plant native to Russia and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fritillaria davidii are bell-shaped, nodding, and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritillaria davidii is a bulbous perennial that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs, or by seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Fritillaria davidii
Fritillaria davidii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Fritillaria davidii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritillaria davidii?
Fritillaria davidii
What is the common name of Fritillaria davidii?
David's Fritillary
What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria davidii?
It is native to western China, Tibet, and Nepal, growing in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3000-5000 m
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,