Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heweri
ID:
749034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raamsd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 52 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748367

Common Names

  • Tulipa Heweri
  • Hewer's Tulip
  • Hewer's Tulipa

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Description

Tulipa heweri (also called 'Hewer's Tulip', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has short, slender stems with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry, open grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa heweri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tulipa heweri is a cup-shaped, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa heweri is a hardy, evergreen bulb that can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Tulipa heweri

Tulipa heweri is native to the Caucasus and is found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Tulipa heweri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa heweri?

Tulipa heweri

What type of plant is Tulipa heweri?

Bulb

Where is Tulipa heweri found?

Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290249: Based on the initial data import
Leo W.D. van Raamsdonk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raamsd.' in the authors string.