New species of tulips named after Kazakh botanists -
Come with us to watch the spring flowering of tulips in Kazakhstan -
Tulipa Ivasczenkoae is a rare and little-studied species that attracts attention with its unique coloring, graceful shape and adaptability to the difficult conditions of the steppe climate. For nature lovers and photographers, this flower is a real treasure, which can be seen in its natural environment only in a few corners of Kazakhstan. The tulip was described by Vladimir Epiktetos and Oleg Belyalov and named after the Kazakh florist Anna Andreyevna Ivaschenko. Anna studied wild tulips of Kazakhstan for 50 years and made a great contribution to the study of plants. The tulip is endemic and grows only in Kazakhstan. The tulip blooms in April-May, depending on the altitude and climatic conditions of the region. Its flowering lasts about two weeks, creating bright floral landscapes in mountainous and steppe areas.
How to find, see and look -
Ivaschenko Tulip (Tulipa ivasczenkoae) is an endemic flower and grows only in Kazakhstan, the Chulak Mountains, the Dzungarian Alatau Mountains.
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If you dream of seeing the Ivaschenko tulip with your own eyes, then the best way is to go on a spring photo tour for the wild tulip of Kazakhstan. We organize unique trips that allow you to observe the flowering of rare species in their natural environment, take stunning photos and enjoy the beauty of the steppe nature. Our tours include: trips to the most picturesque corners of Kazakhstan where wild tulips bloom, photo expeditions with professional guides and photographers, cozy stops with traditional teas and treats, legends and interesting facts about wild tulips and their history. The best time to watch tulips bloom is the end of April - the first half of May. At this time, the steppes and foothills turn into a real flowering carpet, creating a unique atmosphere.
The spring flowering of the Ivaschenko Tulip is a real miracle of nature, which lasts only a few weeks. Do not miss the opportunity to see it with your own eyes! Our tours will give you unforgettable impressions, unique photographs and the opportunity to learn more about the fragile beauty of mountain nature.
Like many wild tulips of Kazakhstan, the Ivaschenko Tulip is listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan, which makes it a protected species. To preserve the population, measures are being taken to protect its natural habitats, including within nature reserves and sanctuaries. This species is extremely sensitive to anthropogenic changes, such as plowing, grazing and flower picking. Because of this, its population is gradually decreasing. This flower not only decorates the nature of Kazakhstan, but is also of scientific interest. It demonstrates amazing adaptability to harsh conditions and is a potential genetic resource for breeding new varieties of ornamental tulips.
Detailed information -
The bulb of the Ivaschenko tulip is ovoid, its width reaches 3-3.5 cm. The scales are dark brown, leathery, and densely covered with long hairs inside, especially at the base and top. The stem is straight, green, 35-40 cm high (together with the flower), slightly pubescent, as if dusted with light fluff. There are usually three leaves, they are directed upwards, slightly deflected and located at a distance of 5-6 cm from each other. The lower leaf rises above the ground to the same height as the stem. All the leaves are large, shiny, pubescent on the upper side, and decorated with a whitish-reddish border along the edge. They are keeled, gradually decreasing in size towards the top and never exceed the flower. The lower leaf sometimes has a finely curly edge, and the upper leaf has two distinct keels. The length of the lower leaf is 22-22.5 cm with a width of 5-9.5 cm, and the upper leaf is slightly smaller: 13-14 cm in length and 2.4-2.8 cm in width. The flower is single, its petals are bright red, with a yellow three-peaked spot at the base. The perianth leaflets are almost the same in size: 4.8-5.1 cm in length and 2.5-2.8 cm in width. They are inversely oval, widened in the upper third, with the inner petals blunt at the top and the outer ones slightly pointed. The stamens are 2.5–3 times shorter than the petals; their filaments are bare, with a triangular base, smoothly tapering upwards, 7–9 mm long, yellow. The anthers are noticeably longer than the filaments – 13–14 mm, blackish or dark purple, as if velvety. The ovary is shorter than the stamens, its length is 15–17 mm, and its width is 3–4 mm, with a sessile stigma. The fruit is round-cylindrical, with a distinct peduncle and an elongated beak; when unripe, its length reaches 4.5 cm, and its width is 2.2 cm.
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