Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camerooniana
ID:
786120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 236 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785453



Common Names

  • Camerooniana Romulea
  • Cameroon Romulea
  • Cameroon Onion


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Description

Romulea camerooniana (also called Cameroon Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Cameroon. 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 camerooniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea camerooniana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea camerooniana 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 camerooniana

Romulea camerooniana can be found in Cameroon.

Romulea camerooniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea camerooniana?

Romulea camerooniana

What is the common name of Romulea camerooniana?

Cameroon Oniongrass

Where is Romulea camerooniana native to?

Cameroon

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,

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