What is Fritillaria used for?
Pharmacological activities. The dried bulbs of Fritillaria species have been used as an anti-tussive drug and other respiratory diseases, such as expectoration and asthma, in traditional folk medicine since Han Dynasty of China (around AD 220). Fritillaria species have particularly large genome sizes and have been the subject of scientific scrutiny as a result. The plant contains toxic alkaloids including Imperialine, which disrupts kidney and heart functions, and Tulipalin A, which causes a contact allergic reaction in the skin.
Is Fritillaria meleagris poisonous?
The Fritillaria meleagris is a flowering plant in the lily family, simply known as fritillary. It grows 15-25 cm in height, containing poisonous alkaloids. Fritillaria species have particularly large genome sizes and have been the subject of scientific scrutiny as a result. The plant contains toxic alkaloids including Imperialine, which disrupts kidney and heart functions, and Tulipalin A, which causes a contact allergic reaction in the skin.
What are the best conditions for Fritillaria?
They need a deep, rich, well-drained loam soil, preferably alkaline, and a warm, sunny position where they can be left undisturbed for many years. They need a deep, rich, well-drained loam soil, preferably alkaline, and a warm, sunny position where they can be left undisturbed for many years. Where soil conditions are less than ideal it is advisable to thoroughly prepare the site before planting, digging in some well-rotted manure or rich leafmould and grit.