Dwarf imperial crown

Dwarf imperial crown
Fritillaria raddeana
Systematics
Monocots Order : Lily-like (Liliales) Family : Lily family (Liliaceae) Subfamily : Lilioideae Genre : Fritillaria Type : Dwarf imperial crown
Scientific name
Fritillaria raddeana
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The dwarf Imperial Crown ( Fritillaria raddeana ) is a plant from the genus of Fritillaria in the family of Liliaceae (Liliaceae).

description

Illustration from Curtis's Botanical Magazine , 1902, Plate 7850

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Vegetative characteristics

The dwarf imperial crown is a perennial plant that reaches heights of 50 to 80 centimeters. This geophyte forms onions as persistent organs. The leaves are alternate or lively on the stem.

Generative characteristics

The flowering period extends from March to April. The hermaphrodite flowers are threefold. The six bracts are sulfur yellow or greenish cream in color.

The number of chromosomes is 2n = 24.

Occurrence

The dwarf imperial crown thrives in the Kopet-Dag in Turkmenistan and in northern Iran at altitudes of 900 to 1800 meters.

Taxonomy

The first description of Fritillaria raddeana was by Eduard August von Regel .

use

The dwarf imperial crown is rarely used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is very hardy. It needs sunny or partially shaded locations.

literature

• Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} SI Ali: Fritillaria raddeana at Tropicos.org. In: Flora of Pakistan . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
2. ↑ Fritillaria raddeana at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
3. ↑ Fritillaria raddeana at Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, accessed September 27, 2016.

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