Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
tulipifera
ID:
229930

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 535 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229261

Common Names

  • Liriodendron tulipifera
  • Tulipifera Liriodendron
  • Tulip Tree

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Synonyms

  • Liriodendron tulipifera integrifolium (K.Koch) Dippel [unknown]
  • Liriodendron tulipifera flava Loudon [unknown]

Description

Liriodendron tulipifera (also called Tulip tree, Yellow poplar, and Whitewood, among many other common names) is a large deciduous tree with a straight trunk and pyramidal crown. It is native to eastern North America, from southern Ontario and Illinois eastward to the Atlantic Coast. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in bottomlands, valleys, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Liriodendron tulipifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liriodendron tulipifera has a yellow-green flower with a yellow spadix. Its seeds are small, brown and triangular. Seedlings have two, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liriodendron tulipifera is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera can be found in North America.

Liriodendron tulipifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liriodendron tulipifera?

Liriodendron tulipifera

What is the common name of Liriodendron tulipifera?

Tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Liriodendron tulipifera?

Forests and woodlands in North America

Species in the Liriodendron genus

Species in the Magnoliaceae family

Liriodendron chinense, Liriodendron tulipifera, Magnolia acuminata, Magnolia albosericea, Magnolia allenii, Magnolia amazonica, Magnolia amoena, Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia annamensis, Magnolia arcabucoana, Magnolia argyrotricha, Magnolia ashtonii, Magnolia baillonii, Magnolia balansae, Magnolia betongensis, Magnolia bintuluensis, Magnolia biondii, Magnolia blaoensis, Magnolia boliviana, Magnolia borneensis, Magnolia calimaensis, Magnolia calophylla, Magnolia campbellii, Magnolia cararensis, Magnolia caricifragans, Magnolia carsonii, Magnolia cathcartii, Magnolia caveana, Magnolia cespedesii, Magnolia champaca, Magnolia championii, Magnolia chimantensis, Magnolia chocoensis, Magnolia clemensiorum, Magnolia coco, Magnolia colombiana, Magnolia compressa, Magnolia cristalensis, Magnolia cubensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Magnolia dandyi, Magnolia dawsoniana, Magnolia delavayi, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia dixonii, Magnolia dodecapetala, Magnolia domingensis, Magnolia duclouxii, Magnolia duperreana, Magnolia ekmanii,

References