Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
yuzhongensis
ID:
768842

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Yu & Y.S.Zhou

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 7: 147 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768175

Common Names

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

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Description

Fritillaria yuzhongensis (also called 'Yuzhong Fritillary', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria yuzhongensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible bulbs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria yuzhongensis has bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow-green or yellow-brown in color. The flowers have six petals and are arranged in an umbel-like structure. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria yuzhongensis 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 yuzhongensis

Fritillaria yuzhongensis can be found in China.

Fritillaria yuzhongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria yuzhongensis?

Fritillaria yuzhongensis

What is the common name of Fritillaria yuzhongensis?

Yuzhong Fritillary

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria yuzhongensis?

Fritillaria yuzhongensis is found in the alpine meadows of Sichuan, China

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-306969: Based on the initial data import
Guo Dian Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Yu' in the authors string.
Yin Sou Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Zhou' in the authors string.