Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
1328854

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 95: 132 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341308





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Description

Romulea alticola (also called High-Growing Romulea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicinal herbs and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea alticola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea alticola is a cold-hardy plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by division. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into several sections, each with its own root system. The divisions should then be replanted in individual pots.

Where to Find Romulea alticola

Romulea alticola is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa.

Romulea alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea alticola?

Romulea alticola

What is the common name of Romulea alticola?

Alpine Romulea

What is the natural habitat of Romulea alticola?

Alpine meadows of Europe

Species in the Romulea genus

Romulea bulbocodium, Romulea biflora, Romulea autumnalis, Romulea austinii, Romulea cedarbergensis, Romulea corsica, Romulea congoensis, Romulea clusiana, Romulea camerooniana, Romulea viridibracteata, Romulea villaretii, Romulea vlokii, Romulea unifolia, Romulea malaniae, Romulea maroccana, Romulea melitensis, Romulea membranacea, Romulea minutiflora, Romulea multifida, Romulea merinoi, Romulea nivalis, Romulea papyracea, Romulea obscura, Romulea monticola, Romulea namaquensis, Romulea multisulcata, Romulea montana, Romulea monadelpha, Romulea numidica, Romulea insularis, Romulea hantamensis, Romulea hirsuta, Romulea ligustica, Romulea jordanii, Romulea jugicola, Romulea kamisensis, Romulea hirta, Romulea luteiflora, Romulea komsbergensis, Romulea linaresii, Romulea limbarae, Romulea leipoldtii, Romulea macowanii, Romulea longipes, Romulea stellata, Romulea tabularis, Romulea syringodeoflora, Romulea sulphurea, Romulea subfistulosa, Romulea citrina,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.