Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
746290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 2: 536 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745623

Common Names

  • Tulipa Persica
  • Persian Tulip
  • Persica Tulip

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Description

Tulipa persica (also called Persica Tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the Middle East and is found in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a single stem and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa persica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tulipa persica has yellow flowers with six petals and a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa persica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Tulipa persica

Tulipa persica is native to Iran.

Tulipa persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa persica?

Tulipa persica

What is the common name of Tulipa persica?

Persian Tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa persica?

It is native to the Middle East

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-289857: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.