Romulea bifrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau
Source:
iplants
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. Actas: 133. 1897 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790649
Common Names
- Romulea Bifrons
- Bifrons Romulea
- Bifrons's Romulea
Searching for Romulea bifrons? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea bifrons (also called Two-faced Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea bifrons is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves are also edible and can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Romulea bifrons is a small, star-shaped bloom with five petals in shades of white, pink, and purple. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.
Searching for Romulea bifrons? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea bifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The corms should be planted 10-15 cm deep and spaced 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Romulea bifrons
Romulea bifrons is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky hillsides. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Romulea bifrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea bifrons?
Romulea bifrons
What is the common name of Romulea bifrons?
Two-headed Romulea
What is the natural habitat of Romulea bifrons?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-329188: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.