Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Byull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ. 21: 148 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744959
Common Names
- Tulipa dubia
- Dubious Tulip
- Dubious Tulipa
Description
Tulipa dubia (also called Dubious Tulip, among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tulipa dubia is a large, bright yellow cup-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa dubia is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and should be planted in the fall. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Tulipa dubia
Tulipa dubia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Tulipa dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa dubia?
Tulipa dubia
What is the common name of Tulipa dubia?
Dubious tulip
What is the natural habitat of Tulipa dubia?
It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and 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,