Tulipa saxatilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 63 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743949
Common Names
- Tulipa saxatilis
- Rock Tulip
- Saxatile Tulip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tulipa saxatilis (also called Rock Tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, native to the Caucasus. It is a bulbous perennial plant growing to 20–30 cm tall, with grey-green linear leaves, and cup-shaped, yellow-orange flowers with a darker red blotch at the base of each petal.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food additive and for making traditional medicines. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and its roots can be used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tulipa saxatilis are large, yellow and cup-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tulipa saxatilis is a perennial bulb that can be grown from seed or bulb offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking bulb offsets and planting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Tulipa saxatilis
Tulipa saxatilis is native to the Balkans. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tulips.
Tulipa saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa saxatilis?
Tulipa saxatilis
What type of plant is Tulipa saxatilis?
It is a bulbous perennial
Where does Tulipa saxatilis grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289624: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.