Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
786718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bég.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 333 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786051



Common Names

  • Giant Crocus
  • Gigantea Crocus
  • Giant Mountain Crocus


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Description

Romulea gigantea (also called giant romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea gigantea 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 gigantea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea gigantea is a bulb that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Romulea gigantea

Romulea gigantea is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Romulea gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea gigantea?

Romulea gigantea

What is the common name of Romulea gigantea?

Giant Romulea

What is the natural habitat of Romulea gigantea?

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,

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