Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
744909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 63 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744242

Common Names

  • Altaica Tulip
  • Altaica Flower
  • Altaica Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tulipa tarbagataica D.Y.Tan & X.Wei [unknown]
  • Tulipa gesneriana lutea Regel [unknown]

Description

Tulipa altaica (also called Altai Tulip, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with large, cup-shaped flowers and long, pointed leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is typically found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa altaica 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 altaica is yellow with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa altaica is a hardy perennial bulb that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall. The bulbs can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it will take several years for the plants to bloom.

Where to Find Tulipa altaica

Tulipa altaica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Tulipa altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa altaica?

Tulipa altaica

What is the common name of Tulipa altaica?

Altaic Tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa altaica?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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-289664: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.