Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 727 (1776)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745045
Common Names
- Tulipa Biflora
- Two-Flowered Tulip
- Biflora Tulip
Description
Tulipa biflora (also called Two-flowered Tulip, among many other common names) is a perennial bulb native to Central Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and prefers sunny, dry environments.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tulipa biflora is a bright yellow, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa biflora is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and will germinate in 1-3 months.
Where to Find Tulipa biflora
Tulipa biflora is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Ankara, Bilecik, Konya, and Yozgat.
Tulipa biflora FAQ
What is the common name of Tulipa biflora?
Biflora tulip
What is the optimal temperature for Tulipa biflora?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal soil pH for Tulipa biflora?
6.1 - 7.8
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,