Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
karelinii
ID:
768537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 268 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767870



Common Names

  • Karelin's Fritillary
  • Karelin's Snake's Head Fritillary
  • Karelin's Checkered Fritillary


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Description

Fritillaria karelinii (also called 'Karelin's Fritillary', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria karelinii is an ornamental plant that is native to Central Asia. 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

The flower of Fritillaria karelinii is bell-shaped, with six tepals that are usually yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria karelinii 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 karelinii

Fritillaria karelinii is native to Russia and Kazakhstan.

Fritillaria karelinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria karelinii?

Fritillaria karelinii

What is the common name of Fritillaria karelinii?

Karelin's fritillary

Where is Fritillaria karelinii 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,

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