Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
744265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30(Misc.): 30 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743598

Common Names

  • Tulipa Humilis
  • Humilis Tulipa
  • Tulipa

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Synonyms

  • Tulipa lipskyi Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Tulipa humilis (also called Dwarf Tulip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to the Himalayas. It is a bulb-forming perennial with linear leaves and cup-shaped, usually red flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa humilis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tulipa humilis var. violacea (Boiss. & Buhse) Christenh.
Tulipa humilis var. aucheriana (Baker) Christenh.
Tulipa humilis var. kurdica (Wendelbo) Christenh.
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella (Fenzl ex Regel) Christenh.
Tulipa humilis var. humilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa humilis is a bright red color and has a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa humilis is a bulbous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. It can also be propagated from offsets.

Where to Find Tulipa humilis

Tulipa humilis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Tulipa humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa humilis?

Tulipa humilis

What type of plant is Tulipa humilis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa humilis?

Grasslands of Europe

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,

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