Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
768593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. ex Batt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Atl. : 89 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767926

Common Names

  • Fritillaria macrocarpa
  • Large-fruited Fritillary
  • Large-fruited Mission Bells

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Description

Fritillaria macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Fritillary, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Greece and Turkey. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and in spring, bears nodding, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland, at elevations up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible bulbs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fritillaria macrocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria macrocarpa is a bulbous perennial that grows from 15 to 30 cm tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Fritillaria macrocarpa

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

Fritillaria macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria macrocarpa?

Fritillaria macrocarpa

What is the common name of Fritillaria macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria macrocarpa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306737: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.