Tulipa iliensis (syn. Tulipa thianschanica), the cowslip-scented tulip, is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae.[3] It is native to Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Xinjiang in China.[2] A bulbous geophyte reaching 20 cm (8 in), it is occasionally available from commercial suppliers.[3]

Tulipa iliensis
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Tribe: Lilieae
Genus: Tulipa
Species:
T. iliensis
Binomial name
Tulipa iliensis
Synonyms[2]
  • Tulipa thianschanica Regel
  • Tulipa thianschanica var. sailimuensis X.Wei & D.Y.Tan

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, B.; Sultangaziev, О.E.; Epiktetov, V.; Ivashenko, A. (2022). "Tulipa iliensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T184531094A184539283. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T184531094A184539283.en. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Tulipa iliensis Regel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Tulipa iliensis (15) cowslip-scented tulip". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024. 1 suppliers