Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrina
ID:
786588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 100 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785921



Common Names

  • Romulea citrina
  • Citrina Romulea
  • Citrina Romulea Flower


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Description

Romulea citrina (also called Citrine Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea citrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Romulea citrina is yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea citrina is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the parent plant and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Romulea citrina prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Romulea citrina

Romulea citrina can be found in South Africa.

Romulea citrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea citrina?

Romulea citrina

What type of plant is Romulea citrina?

Perennial herb

Where does Romulea citrina grow?

South Africa

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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