Status:
valid
Authors:
All.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Auct. Fl. Pedem. : 34 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767861
Common Names
- Involucrate Fritillary
- Involucrate Snake's Head Fritillary
- Involucrate Checkered Fritillary
Description
Fritillaria involucrata (also called Involucrate Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is a bulbous perennial, growing in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Fritillaria involucrata is an ornamental plant that is native to China. It is known for its bell-shaped flowers, which come in shades of yellow, orange, and red. It is often used in gardens and flower beds, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fritillaria involucrata has bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritillaria involucrata is a bulbous perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from offsets taken in the spring or summer. Offsets should be planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the offsets in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they take root.
Where to Find Fritillaria involucrata
Fritillaria involucrata is native to the western United States and Canada.
Fritillaria involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritillaria involucrata?
Fritillaria involucrata
What is the common name of Fritillaria involucrata?
Involucred fritillary
Where is Fritillaria involucrata native to?
Eastern Asia
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,