Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
purdyi
ID:
768705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 75 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768038

Common Names

  • Fritillaria purdyi
  • Purdy's Fritillary
  • Purdy's Fritillaria

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Description

Fritillaria purdyi (also called Purdy's 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 purdyi 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

Fritillaria purdyi has bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria purdyi can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and leaves, and then planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Fritillaria purdyi

Fritillaria purdyi can be found in the western United States.

Fritillaria purdyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria purdyi?

Fritillaria purdyi

What is the common name of Fritillaria purdyi?

Purdy's Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria purdyi?

It is native to the Mediterranean region 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-306839: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.