Tulipa cretica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 19 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744792
Common Names
- Tulipa cretica
- Cretan Tulip
- Cretan Tulipa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tulipa cretica (also called 'Cretan Tulip', among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa cretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tulipa cretica flower has 5 white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tulipa cretica is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from seed or bulb division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tulipa cretica
Tulipa cretica is native to Crete.
Tulipa cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa cretica?
Tulipa cretica
What is the family of Tulipa cretica?
Liliaceae
Where is Tulipa cretica found?
It is found in Crete
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-289746: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.