Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
744938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 264 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744271

Common Names

  • Tulipa Alberti
  • Albert's Tulip
  • Albert's Tulip

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Description

Tulipa alberti (also called 'Alberti', among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to Colombia. It has large, showy flowers and grows in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa alberti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa alberti is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa alberti is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tulipa alberti

Tulipa alberti is native to the Middle East and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Tulipa alberti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa alberti?

Tulipa alberti

What is the common name of Tulipa alberti?

Albert's tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa alberti?

Grasslands and scrublands

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,

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