Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemmersii
ID:
915352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zonn., Peterse & J.de Groot

Source:
wcs

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 298: 91 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914687

Common Names

  • Tulipa Lemmersii
  • Lemmersii Tulipa
  • Lemmersii Plant

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Description

Tulipa lemmersii (also called Lemmers' tulip, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulb with slender, erect stems. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa lemmersii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tulipa lemmersii has large, cup-shaped flowers with yellow petals and a red center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa lemmersii is a small bulbous perennial native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.

Where to Find Tulipa lemmersii

Tulipa lemmersii can be found in the Caribbean region, in the Dominican Republic.

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-459688: Based on the initial data import
Ben Zonneveld (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zonn.' in the authors string.
A. Peterse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peterse' in the authors string.
J.J. de Groot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.de Groot' in the authors string.