Fritillaria
Fritillaria, commonly known as fritillary, is a diverse genus of bulbous perennials admired for their unique, 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, soothe coughs, and reduce inflammation.
- Scientific name: Fritillaria
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fritillaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Fritillaria, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In simplified Chinese, it is identified as 贝母属 (zh-hans) and 贝母属 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, it is also called 贝母属 (zh-sg). In traditional Chinese characters, it is documented as 貝母屬 (zh-hant), and in the Hong Kong dialect, it is known as 貝母屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 贝母属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 貝母屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 貝母屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 贝母属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 贝母属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 貝母屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Szachownica | Wikidata |
| ru | рябчик | Wikidata |
| he | גביעונית | Wikidata |
| fr | fritillaire | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Fritillaria, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its underground bulbs. These bulbs are composed of fleshy, overlapping scales that serve as the storage organs for the plant's active compounds. In traditional medicine, the therapeutic application typically involves the use of dried bulbs, which are carefully prepared to preserve their efficacy. Once processed, these components are often ground into fine powders to be incorporated into various herbal formulations and treatments.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| scales | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fritillaria has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include verticinone, adenosine, imperialine, thymidine, Peimine.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| verticinone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imperialine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymidine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peimine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peimisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sipeimine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verticinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yibeinoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azoxystrobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fritillaria has 4 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Expectorant, Antiasthmatic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fritillaria has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antitussive, Parkinson's disease, antiasthmatic, cough, expectorant.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antitussive | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |