fritillary

Fritillaria · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (68 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Fritillary, scientifically known as Fritillaria, is a diverse genus of bulbous perennials admired for their striking, bell-shaped flowers. Beyond their ornamental beauty, various species hold significant roles in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian practices, where they are utilized to treat respiratory ailments and soothe persistent, dry coughs.

Family
Liliaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Fritillary · Missionbells · 5 more
Scientific synonyms
Eucrinum · Petilium · 13 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fritillaria

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Fritillaria (Fritillariidae)
  • Melorima
  • Korolkowia
  • Sarana
  • Monocodon
  • Lyperia
  • Baimo
  • Ochrocodon
  • Theresia
  • Imperialis
  • Liliorhiza
  • Rhinopetalum
  • Eucrinum
  • Amblirion
  • Petilium
  • Ajedrezadas
  • Ajedrezadas

German:

  • Fritillaria (Fritillariidae)
  • Schachblume
  • Fritillarien
  • Schachblumen

French:

  • Fritillaria (Fritillariidae)
  • fritillaire
  • Fritillaire
  • Fritillaires
  • Fritillaire

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Liliaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Fritillaria.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Liliales
Family Liliaceae
Genus Fritillaria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark. Its presence also extends to the territories of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the country of Sweden. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Fritillaria has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include verticinone, Imperialine, Peimisine, Yibeinoside A, adenosine.

Chemicals reported in Fritillaria
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
verticinone 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Imperialine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Peimisine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yibeinoside A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
adenosine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
thymidine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Azoxystrobin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Difenoconazole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ebeiedinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fluxapyroxad 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

verticinone

  1. Journal of chromatography. A
  2. Oncology letters
  3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  4. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Imperialine

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Peimisine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Yibeinoside A

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

adenosine

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

thymidine

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Azoxystrobin

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Difenoconazole

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Ebeiedinone

  1. Oncology letters

Fluxapyroxad

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Activities

Fritillaria has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Expectorant, Antiasthmatic, Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Fritillaria
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitussive 5 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Expectorant 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Antiasthmatic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitussive

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Fitoterapia
  3. Critical reviews in analytical chemistry
  4. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  5. Planta medica

Expectorant

  1. Critical reviews in analytical chemistry
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  3. Planta medica

Antiasthmatic

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Neuroprotective

  1. Scientific reports

Conditions

Fritillaria has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antitussive, Parkinson's disease, antiasthmatic, cough, expectorant.

Conditions investigated for Fritillaria
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antitussive 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Parkinson's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiasthmatic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cough 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Expectorant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Non-small cell lung cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitussive

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Fitoterapia
  3. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Parkinson's disease

  1. Scientific reports

Antiasthmatic

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Cough

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Expectorant

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Non-small cell lung cancer

  1. Oncology letters

Pain

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Fritillaria has 7 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bulbs, Beimu (bulbs of Friillaria), dry Fritillaria, fresh Fritillaria, methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Fritillaria
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Bulbs 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Beimu (bulbs of friillaria) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dry fritillaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fresh fritillaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Powdered drug 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Powders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bulbs

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Beimu (bulbs of friillaria)

  1. Planta medica

Dry fritillaria

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Fresh fritillaria

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Methanol extracts

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Powdered drug

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Powders

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica