Romulea biflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beg.) M.P.de Vos
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 9: 75 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785425
Common Names
- Biflora Romulea
- Two-flowered Romulea
- Two-flowered Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea biflora (also called Two-flowered Oniongrass, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky grassland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Romulea biflora is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea biflora 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 biflora
Romulea biflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Romulea biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea biflora?
Romulea biflora
What is the common name of Romulea biflora?
Two-flowered Oniongrass
Where is Romulea biflora native to?
Southern 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323937: Based on the initial data import
Augusto Béguinot (1875-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beg.' in the authors string.
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.