Status:
valid
Authors:
Kharkev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1966: 42 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767878
Common Names
- Lagodechian Fritillary
- Lagodechian Snake's Head Fritillary
- Lagodechian Checkered Fritillary
Description
Fritillaria lagodechiana (also called Caucasian Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and is found in meadows and grasslands. It has a bell-shaped yellow flower with a dark checkered pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Fritillaria lagodechiana is a plant native to Armenia 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 lagodechiana is bell-shaped, with a yellow-green color and a sweet scent. The seed is a round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritillaria lagodechiana 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 lagodechiana
Fritillaria lagodechiana is native to Russia and Kazakhstan.
Fritillaria lagodechiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritillaria lagodechiana?
Fritillaria lagodechiana
What is the common name of Fritillaria lagodechiana?
Lagodechian Fritillary
What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria lagodechiana?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands in the Caucasus region
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,