Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
epirotica
ID:
768449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill ex Rix

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 160 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767782

Common Names

  • Epirotic Fritillary
  • Epirotic Snake's Head Fritillary
  • Epirotic Checkered Fritillary

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Description

Fritillaria epirotica (also called Epirus fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to the Balkans. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria epirotica is an ornamental plant that is native to Greece. It is known for its bell-shaped flowers, which come in shades of yellow, orange, and red. It is often used in gardens and flower beds, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fritillaria epirotica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria epirotica 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 epirotica

Fritillaria epirotica is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Fritillaria epirotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria epirotica?

Fritillaria epirotica

What is the common name of Fritillaria epirotica?

Epirote Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria epirotica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306606: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Martyn Rix (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rix' in the authors string.