Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macowanii
ID:
786574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 236 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785907



Common Names

  • Romulea macowanii
  • Macowanii Romulea
  • Macowanii Romulea Flower


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Description

Romulea macowanii (also called Macowan's 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 South Africa and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea macowanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Romulea macowanii var. alticola (B.L.Burtt) M.P.de Vos
Romulea macowanii var. macowanii
Romulea macowanii var. oreophila M.P.de Vos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea macowanii 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 macowanii is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the parent plant and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Romulea macowanii prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Romulea macowanii

Romulea macowanii can be found in South Africa.

Romulea macowanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea macowanii?

Romulea macowanii

What type of plant is Romulea macowanii?

Perennial herb

Where does Romulea macowanii 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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