Romulea multisulcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.de Vos
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 9: 139 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785866
Common Names
- Romulea multisulcata
- Multisulcata Romulea
- Multisulcata Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea multisulcata (also called Cape Crow-flower, 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 multisulcata 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 multisulcata 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 multisulcata 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 multisulcata
Romulea multisulcata is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and dry mountain slopes.
Romulea multisulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea multisulcata?
Romulea multisulcata
What type of soil does Romulea multisulcata prefer?
Romulea multisulcata prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the optimal temperature range for Romulea multisulcata?
Romulea multisulcata 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324407: Based on the initial data import
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.