Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
744739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 13: t. 1106 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744072

Common Names

  • Tulipa montana
  • Mountain Tulip
  • Tulip

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Description

Tulipa montana (also called Mountain Tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to Turkey, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is an annual plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa montana is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa montana is a yellow, cup-shaped flower with 6 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa montana is a perennial bulb that can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. It can also be grown in a container indoors in cooler climates. To propagate, take bulb offsets in late summer or early fall. Plant the offsets in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Bulbs should form in 4-6 weeks. Once bulbs have formed, transplant to a larger pot.

Where to Find Tulipa montana

Tulipa montana is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.

Tulipa montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa montana?

Tulipa montana

What type of plant is Tulipa montana?

Tulipa montana is a flowering plant.

Where is Tulipa montana native to?

Tulipa montana is native to the mountains of 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-289638: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.