Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clusiana
ID:
786110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
iplants

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. , Suppl.: 62 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785443



Common Names

  • Clusiana Romulea
  • Clusian Romulea
  • Clusian Onion


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Description

Romulea clusiana (also called Clusian Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. 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 clusiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea clusiana has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea clusiana 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 clusiana

Romulea clusiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Romulea clusiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea clusiana?

Romulea clusiana

What is the common name of Romulea clusiana?

Clusius's Oniongrass

Where is Romulea clusiana 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,

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