Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
ruthenica
ID:
768732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wikst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1821: 353 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768065

Common Names

  • Ruthenian Fritillary
  • Ruthenian Snake's Head
  • Ruthenian Rice Grain Flower

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Description

Fritillaria ruthenica (also called Ruthenian 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 ruthenica 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 ruthenica has bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow-green in color. The flowers have a distinctive checkered pattern. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria ruthenica is a hardy, deciduous bulbous perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Fritillaria ruthenica

Fritillaria ruthenica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Fritillaria ruthenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria ruthenica?

Fritillaria ruthenica

What is the common name of Fritillaria ruthenica?

Ruthenian Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria ruthenica?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and open forests

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,