Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
kittaniae
ID:
768539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sorger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 43: 38 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767872

Common Names

  • Kittania's Fritillary
  • Kittania's Snake's Head Fritillary
  • Kittania's Checkered Fritillary

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Description

Fritillaria kittaniae (also called 'Kittania Fritillary', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria kittaniae is a plant native to Iran 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 flower of Fritillaria kittaniae is bell-shaped, with six tepals that are usually yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria kittaniae is a bulbous perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from offsets taken in the spring or summer. Offsets should be planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the offsets in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they take root.

Where to Find Fritillaria kittaniae

Fritillaria kittaniae is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Fritillaria kittaniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria kittaniae?

Fritillaria kittaniae

What is the common name of Fritillaria kittaniae?

Kittania's fritillary

Where is Fritillaria kittaniae 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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