Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melitensis
ID:
786511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bég.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 327 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785844



Common Names

  • Romulea melitensis
  • Melitensis Romulea
  • Melitensis Onion


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Description

Romulea melitensis (also called Maltese Romulea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea melitensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea melitensis has yellow flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea melitensis is a bulb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Romulea melitensis

Romulea melitensis is native to Malta and is found in grasslands and dry mountain slopes.

Romulea melitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea melitensis?

Romulea melitensis

What type of soil does Romulea melitensis prefer?

Romulea melitensis prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the optimal temperature range for Romulea melitensis?

Romulea melitensis prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

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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