Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orphanidea
ID:
744897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Heldr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 11: 309 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744230

Common Names

  • Orphanidea Tulip
  • Orphanidea Flower
  • Orphanidea Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tulipa goulimyi Sealy & Turrill [unknown]
  • Tulipa hageri Heldr. [unknown]
  • Tulipa hellespontica Arpad [unknown]
  • Tulipa hayatii O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Tulipa minervae Orph. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Tulipa atheniensis Orphan. [unknown]
  • Tulipa crocata Orph. [unknown]
  • Tulipa doerfleri Gand. [unknown]
  • Tulipa bithynica Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tulipa turcica Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Tulipa theophrasti P.Candargy [unknown]
  • Tulipa thracica Davidov [unknown]
  • Tulipa whittallii A.D.Hall [unknown]
  • Tulipa orphanidea whittallii (A.D.Hall) Dykes [unknown]
  • Tulipa sylvestris orphanidea (Boiss. ex Heldr.) Regel [unknown]
  • Tulipa orphanidea orphanidea [unknown]
  • Tulipa orphanidea doerfleri (Gand.) Zonn. [unknown]
  • Tulipa orphanidea whittalii (A.D.Hall) Zonn. [unknown]
  • Tulipa hageri doerfleri (Gand.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Tulipa hageri nitens H.B.May [unknown]

Description

Tulipa orphanidea (also called Orphanide's Tulip, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with large, cup-shaped flowers and long, pointed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa orphanidea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulipa orphanidea is yellow with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa orphanidea is a hardy perennial bulb that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or fall. The bulbs can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it will take several years for the plants to bloom.

Where to Find Tulipa orphanidea

Tulipa orphanidea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Tulipa orphanidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa orphanidea?

Tulipa orphanidea

What is the common name of Tulipa orphanidea?

Orphanide's Tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa orphanidea?

Meadows, marshes and riverbanks

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-289662: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.