Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
uva-vulpis
ID:
768813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rix

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 651 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768146

Common Names

  • Uva-Vulpis Fritillary
  • Uva-Vulpis Snake's Head
  • Uva-Vulpis Rice Grain Flower

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Description

Fritillaria uva-vulpis (also called 'Fox Grape 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 a fox-grape scent.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria uva-vulpis 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 uva-vulpis has nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow or orange in color. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria uva-vulpis 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 uva-vulpis

Fritillaria uva-vulpis can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus.

Fritillaria uva-vulpis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria uva-vulpis?

Fritillaria uva-vulpis

What is the common name of Fritillaria uva-vulpis?

Fox Grape Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria uva-vulpis?

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-306942: Based on the initial data import
Martyn Rix (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rix' in the authors string.