Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramiflora
ID:
786617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1826: 3 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785950



Common Names

  • Romulea ramiflora
  • Ramiflora Romulea
  • Ramiflora Romulea Flower


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Description

Romulea ramiflora (also called Branched Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few leaves and a solitary flower. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Romulea ramiflora sub. gaditana (Kuntze) Marais
Romulea ramiflora sub. ramiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea ramiflora has bright yellow flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea ramiflora 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 ramiflora

Romulea ramiflora can be found in South Africa.

Romulea ramiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea ramiflora?

Romulea ramiflora

What is the common name of Romulea ramiflora?

Branching Onion

What type of plant is Romulea ramiflora?

Perennial herb

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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