Status:
valid
Authors:
Hsiao & K.C.Hsia
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 15(2): 39 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768140
Common Names
- Unibracteata Fritillary
- Unibracteata Snake's Head
- Unibracteata Rice Grain Flower
Description
Fritillaria unibracteata (also called 'One-bracted Fritillary', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with one bract.
Uses & Benefits
Fritillaria unibracteata is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fritillaria unibracteata var. unibracteata
Fritillaria unibracteata var. wabuensis (S.Y.Tang & S.C.Yueh) Z.D.Liu, Shu Wang & S.C.Chen
Fritillaria unibracteata var. longinectarea S.Y.Tang & S.C.Yueh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fritillaria unibracteata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritillaria unibracteata 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 unibracteata
Fritillaria unibracteata can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus.
Fritillaria unibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritillaria unibracteata?
Fritillaria unibracteata
What is the common name of Fritillaria unibracteata?
Unibract Fritillary
What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria unibracteata?
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
Kuang Cheng Hsia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Hsia' in the authors string.