Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
fimbriatus
ID:
763383

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.McDonald

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 55: 41. 2001 [2000 publ. 2001]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762716

Common Names

  • Fimbriatus Mariposa Lily
  • Fimbriatus Globe Lily
  • Fimbriatus Star Tulip

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Description

Calochortus fimbriatus (also called Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus fimbriatus is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus fimbriatus is white or pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pale pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus fimbriatus is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the western United States and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in the fall and the bulbs should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Calochortus fimbriatus

Calochortus fimbriatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Calochortus fimbriatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus fimbriatus?

Calochortus fimbriatus

What is the common name of Calochortus fimbriatus?

Fringed mariposa lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus fimbriatus?

Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands

Species in the Calochortus genus

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, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

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-301683: Based on the initial data import
Hugh P. McDonald: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.McDonald' in the authors string.