Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
hermonis
ID:
768506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl ex Klatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 16: 442 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767839

Common Names

  • Hermon Fritillary
  • Hermon Snake's Head Fritillary
  • Hermon Checkered Fritillary

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Description

Fritillaria hermonis (also called Hermon Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Lebanon and Syria. It is a bulbous perennial, growing in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria hermonis is an ornamental plant that is native to the Middle East. 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

Fritillaria hermonis has bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria hermonis can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and leaves, and then planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Fritillaria hermonis

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

Fritillaria hermonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria hermonis?

Fritillaria hermonis

What is the common name of Fritillaria hermonis?

Hermon fritillary

What is the family of Fritillaria hermonis?

Liliaceae

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-306658: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.