Romulea bulbocodium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Sebast. & Mauri
Source:
iplants
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Florae Romanae Prodromus 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785422
Common Names
- Bulbocodium Romulea
- Bulbous-corm Romulea
- Bulbous-corm Onion
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Romulea bulbocodium (also called Bulbous 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 bulbocodium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Romulea bulbocodium var. bulbocodiumRomulea bulbocodium var. crocea (Boiss. & Heldr.) Baker
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana (Heldr. ex Halácsy) Bég.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Romulea bulbocodium 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 bulbocodium 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 bulbocodium
Romulea bulbocodium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Romulea bulbocodium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea bulbocodium?
Romulea bulbocodium
What is the common name of Romulea bulbocodium?
Bulbous Oniongrass
Where is Romulea bulbocodium 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-323933: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ernesto Mauri (1791-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mauri' in the authors string.
Francesco Antonio Sebastiani (1782-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebast.' in the authors string.