Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
800276

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 34: 19 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799610



Common Names

  • Romulea eburnea
  • Ivory Romulea
  • Eburnea Romulea


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Description

Romulea eburnea (also called Ivory Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea eburnea is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea eburnea has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea eburnea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Romulea eburnea

Romulea eburnea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and France.

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-338073: 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.