Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kosovarica
ID:
1321397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan, Shuka & Krasniqi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 62: 2 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333851

Common Names

  • Kosovarica Tulip
  • Tulipa Kosovarica
  • Kosovarica Tulip

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Description

Tulipa kosovarica (also called Kosovo tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the mountains of the Balkans and is found in alpine grassland and shrubland. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa kosovarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tulipa kosovarica has large, red flowers with 6 petals and 6 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa kosovarica is a temperate perennial bulb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Tulipa kosovarica

Tulipa kosovarica is found in Kosovo.

Tulipa kosovarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa kosovarica?

Tulipa kosovarica

What is the common name of Tulipa kosovarica?

Kosovarica Tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa kosovarica?

Tulipa kosovarica is found in the mountains of Central and Northern Spain

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

Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Lulëzim Shuka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuka' in the authors string.
Elez Krasniqi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasniqi' in the authors string.