Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingens
ID:
744098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoog

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 32: 14 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743431

Common Names

  • Tulipa ingens
  • Giant Tulip
  • Ingen's Tulip

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Description

Tulipa ingens (also called Giant tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a bulbous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa ingens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa ingens is a large, yellow, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa ingens is a perennial bulb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, bulb division, or offsets.

Where to Find Tulipa ingens

Tulipa ingens is found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Tulipa ingens FAQ

What is the common name of Tulipa ingens?

Giant tulip

What is the scientific name of Giant tulip?

Tulipa ingens

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa ingens?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides

Species in the Tulipa genus

Tulipa cinnabarina, Tulipa kuschkensis, Tulipa julia, Tulipa kolpakowskiana, Tulipa kaufmanniana, Tulipa korolkowii, Tulipa lanata, Tulipa linifolia, Tulipa ingens, Tulipa greigi, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa iliensis, Tulipa hungarica, Tulipa humilis, Tulipa hissarica, Tulipa heterophylla, Tulipa heteropetala, Tulipa hoogiana, Tulipa praestans, Tulipa regeli, Tulipa platystemon, Tulipa schmidtii, Tulipa scardica, Tulipa saxatilis, Tulipa patens, Tulipa montana, Tulipa orithyioides, Tulipa ostrowskiana, Tulipa orphanidea, Tulipa altaica, Tulipa aleppensis, Tulipa alberti, Tulipa agenensis, Tulipa banuensis, Tulipa armena, Tulipa anisophylla, Tulipa dasystemon, Tulipa cypria, Tulipa clusiana, Tulipa cretica, Tulipa fosteriana, Tulipa foliosa, Tulipa ferganica, Tulipa dubia, Tulipa botschantzevae, Tulipa borszczowii, Tulipa boettgeri, Tulipa bifloriformis, Tulipa biflora, Tulipa carinata,

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,