Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 155: t. 9288 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746537
Common Names
- Tulipa urumiensis
- Urumqi Tulip
- Urumqi Tulip Flower
Description
Tulipa urumiensis (also called Urumqi Tulip, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Tulipa urumiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tulipa urumiensis has large, brightly-colored flowers with six petals and six sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulipa urumiensis is a bulbous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or bulb division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Bulbs should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Tulipa urumiensis
Tulipa urumiensis can be found in the mountains of Xinjiang Province, China.
Tulipa urumiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulipa urumiensis?
Tulipa urumiensis
What is the common name of Tulipa urumiensis?
Urumi Tulip
What is the natural habitat of Tulipa urumiensis?
It is native to Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
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,