Romulea merinoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau ex Merino
Source:
iplants
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 22: 9 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785851
Common Names
- Romulea merinoi
- Merinoi Romulea
- Merinoi Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea merinoi (also called Merino's Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea merinoi 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romulea merinoi has yellow flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea merinoi 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 merinoi
Romulea merinoi is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and dry mountain slopes.
Romulea merinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea merinoi?
Romulea merinoi
What type of soil does Romulea merinoi prefer?
Romulea merinoi prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the optimal temperature range for Romulea merinoi?
Romulea merinoi 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,
References
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Baltasar Merino (1845-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:440783-1: Based on the initial data import