Romulea numidica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. 1: 49 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785873
Common Names
- Romulea numidica
- Numidica Romulea
- Numidica Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea numidica (also called Numidian 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 North Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea numidica 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 numidica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea numidica 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 numidica
Romulea numidica is native to Morocco and is found in grasslands and dry mountain slopes.
Romulea numidica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea numidica?
Romulea numidica
What type of plant is Romulea numidica?
Perennial herb
Where does Romulea numidica grow?
North 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324413: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.