Romulea collina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 34: 17 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790861
Common Names
- Romulea collina
- Collina Romulea
- Collina's Romulea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea collina (also called Grassland Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are yellow and white in color. The fruits are small and black.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romulea collina has a bright pink flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea collina is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Romulea collina
Romulea collina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Romulea collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea collina?
Romulea collina
What is the family of Romulea collina?
Iridaceae
What are the common names of Romulea collina?
Collin's Onion
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-329426: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.