Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosteriana
ID:
745529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoog ex B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 39: 322 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744862

Common Names

  • Fosteriana Tulipa
  • Tulipa fosteriana
  • Tulipa

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Synonyms

  • Tulipa affinis Botschantz. [unknown]
  • Tulipa victoris Vved. [unknown]

Description

Tulipa fosteriana (also called Foster's Tulip, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Central Asia. It typically grows up to 12-18 inches tall and is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa fosteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa fosteriana is a bright yellow cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa fosteriana is a bulbous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Tulipa fosteriana

Tulipa fosteriana can be found in the mountainous regions of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Tulipa fosteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa fosteriana?

Tulipa fosteriana

What is the common name of Tulipa fosteriana?

Foster's Tulip

Where is Tulipa fosteriana found?

It is found in Mexico and Guatemala

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-289757: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Johannes Marius Cornelis Hoog (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoog' in the authors string.