Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
asumaniae
ID:
1318161

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wallis, R.B.Wallis & Özhatay

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 25(Special Issue): 201 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330615



Common Names

  • Asumaniae Fritillaria
  • Fritillaria Asumaniae
  • Asumaniae Fritillaria Tree


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Description

Fritillaria asumaniae (also called Asuman's Fritillary, among many other common names) is a low-growing, bulbous perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria asumaniae is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fritillaria asumaniae is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria asumaniae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Fritillaria asumaniae

Fritillaria asumaniae is found in the tropical rainforests of South Africa.

Fritillaria asumaniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria asumaniae?

Fritillaria asumaniae

What is the common name of Fritillaria asumaniae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Fritillaria asumaniae?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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

Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.
Rannveig Wallis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wallis' in the authors string.
Robert B. Wallis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Wallis' in the authors string.