Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
pontica
ID:
768689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Resor. 2(Bih.): 27 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768022

Common Names

  • Fritillaria pontica
  • Pontic Fritillary
  • Pontic Fritillaria

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Description

Fritillaria pontica (also called Pontic Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and grassy hillsides. It has a bell-shaped yellow flower with a dark checkered pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria pontica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fritillaria pontica 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 pontica 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 pontica

Fritillaria pontica can be found in the eastern Mediterranean.

Fritillaria pontica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria pontica?

Fritillaria pontica

What is the common name of Fritillaria pontica?

Pontic Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria pontica?

It is native to the Caucasus and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-306824: Based on the initial data import
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.