Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(2): 296 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746306
Common Names
- Turkestan Tulip
- Turkestan Tulip Tree
- Turkestan Tulipwood
Description
Tulipa turkestanica (also called Turkestan Tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tulipa turkestanica has large, bright yellow flowers with yellow centers and six petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa turkestanica is a perennial bulb native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seeds or bulbs. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Bulbs should be planted in the fall in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Tulipa turkestanica
Tulipa turkestanica is native to Iran and Afghanistan. It is found in dry and moist lowland forests.
Tulipa turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa turkestanica?
Tulipa turkestanica
What is the common name of Tulipa turkestanica?
Turkestan Tulip
What is the natural habitat of Tulipa turkestanica?
Mountainous areas in Central Asia
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,