Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austinii
ID:
786100

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
iplants

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 3: t. 90 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785433



Common Names

  • Romulea Austinii
  • Grassland Crocus
  • Grassland Onion


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Description

Romulea austinii (also called Austin's Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few leaves and a solitary flower. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea austinii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea austinii has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea austinii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Romulea austinii

Romulea austinii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Romulea austinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea austinii?

Romulea austinii

What is the common name of Romulea austinii?

Austin's romulea

What is the natural habitat of Romulea austinii?

Grassland and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323944: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.