Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quartzicola
ID:
1044011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 272 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043349



Common Names

  • Romulea quartzicola
  • Quartzicola Romulea
  • Romulea


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Description

Romulea quartzicola (also called Quartz Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial bulb species native to the western United States and Canada. It is a small bulb with narrow leaves, growing up to 15 cm in height. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea quartzicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Romulea quartzicola is yellow, with a single yellow seed in the center. The seedlings are small, with a single yellow seed in the center and a small, white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea quartzicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Romulea quartzicola

Romulea quartzicola can be found in Europe.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.