Status:
valid
Authors:
Besser ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 295 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746545
Common Names
- Tulipa uniflora
- Single Tulip
- One-flowered Tulip
Description
Tulipa uniflora (also called Uniflora, among many other common names) is a small herb of the Liliaceae family, native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tulipa uniflora are yellow and have a cup-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have short stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa uniflora is a perennial bulb that can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Tulipa uniflora
Tulipa uniflora can be found in the mountains of Xinjiang Province, China.
Tulipa uniflora FAQ
What type of soil is best for Tulipa uniflora?
Tulipa uniflora prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the best temperature for Tulipa uniflora?
Tulipa uniflora prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C).
How much light does Tulipa uniflora need?
Tulipa uniflora prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,