Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
melananthera
ID:
1333057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rix) Tekşen & Advay

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 529 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345511

Common Names

  • Fritillaria melananthera
  • Melananthera Fritillaria
  • Melananthera Black Fritillary

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Description

Fritillaria melananthera (also called Black-anthered fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, purple flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria melananthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria melananthera has yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria melananthera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Fritillaria melananthera

Fritillaria melananthera can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.

Fritillaria melananthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria melananthera?

Fritillaria melananthera

What is the common name of Fritillaria melananthera?

Black-anthered Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria melananthera?

Fritillaria melananthera is found in the temperate regions of Europe and 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,

References

Mehtap Tekşen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tekşen' in the authors string.
Martyn Rix (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rix' in the authors string.
Mahfouz Advay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Advay' in the authors string.