Romulea elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.de Vos
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 9: 83 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786033
Common Names
- Elliptic Crocus
- Elliptica Crocus
- Elliptic Mountain Crocus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea elliptica (also called Elliptic Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky places and is characterized by its narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped, pink-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romulea elliptica has small, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The petals are yellow-orange in color and have a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea elliptica is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Romulea elliptica
Romulea elliptica can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Romulea elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea elliptica?
Romulea elliptica
What is the common name of Romulea elliptica?
Elliptic Romulea
What is the natural habitat of Romulea elliptica?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
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-324579: Based on the initial data import
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.