Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 33: 34 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744160
Common Names
- Tulipa ostrowskiana
- Ostrowskiana Tulip
- Ostrowskiana Lily
Synonyms
- Tulipa tetraphylla ostrowskiana (Regel) Raamsd. [unknown]
Description
Tulipa ostrowskiana (also called 'Ostrowski's Tulip', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa ostrowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tulipa ostrowskiana has large, bright red flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa ostrowskiana is a perennial bulb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Tulipa ostrowskiana
Tulipa ostrowskiana is native to Central Asia.
Tulipa ostrowskiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa ostrowskiana?
Tulipa ostrowskiana
What is the natural habitat of Tulipa ostrowskiana?
Tulipa ostrowskiana is found in Turkey and the Caucasus.
What is the flower color of Tulipa ostrowskiana?
The flowers of Tulipa ostrowskiana are yellow or orange.
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,