Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
spetsiotica
ID:
768750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kamari

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 10: 259 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768083

Common Names

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

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Description

Fritillaria spetsiotica (also called 'Spetses Fritillary', among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to the Greek island of Spetses and is found in rocky, dry habitats. It has a single stem with a bell-shaped flower that is usually yellow or orange in color.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria spetsiotica is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria spetsiotica 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 spetsiotica is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs in autumn or early spring for best results.

Where to Find Fritillaria spetsiotica

Fritillaria spetsiotica can be found in Greece.

Fritillaria spetsiotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria spetsiotica?

Fritillaria spetsiotica

What is the common name of Fritillaria spetsiotica?

Spetses Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria spetsiotica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306881: Based on the initial data import
Georgia Kamari (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamari' in the authors string.