Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustica
ID:
786549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 3: 249 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785882



Common Names

  • Romulea ligustica
  • Ligustica Romulea
  • Ligustica Onion


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Description

Romulea ligustica (also called Ligurian Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea ligustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Romulea ligustica sub. vaccarii Bég.
Romulea ligustica sub. ligustica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea ligustica has a yellow or orange flower with four petals and a long, thin, green seed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea ligustica is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom in the spring.

Where to Find Romulea ligustica

Romulea ligustica is native to Morocco and is found in grasslands and dry mountain slopes.

Romulea ligustica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea ligustica?

Romulea ligustica

What type of plant is Romulea ligustica?

Perennial herb

Where does Romulea ligustica grow?

South Africa

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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