Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
745540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50: 80 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744873

Common Names

  • Tulipa foliosa
  • Leafy Tulip
  • Leafy Tulipa

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Synonyms

  • Tulipa heterochroa Freyn [unknown]
  • Tulipa concinna Baker [unknown]
  • Tulipa ciliatula Baker [unknown]
  • Tulipa armena lycica (Baker) Marais [unknown]
  • Tulipa oculus-solis lycica Baker [unknown]

Description

Tulipa foliosa (also called Tulipa foliosa, among many other common names) is a perennial bulb native to Central Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and prefers sunny, dry environments.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa foliosa is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa foliosa is a bright yellow, cup-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa foliosa is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Tulipa foliosa

Tulipa foliosa is native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Tulipa foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa foliosa?

Tulipa foliosa

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa foliosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Tulipa foliosa?

It is commonly known as Foliose Tulip.

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,