Status:
valid
Authors:
Parl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 3: 248 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785970
Common Names
- Requienii Romulea
- Romulea Requienii
- Requienii Vine
Description
Romulea requienii (also called Requien's romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea requienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romulea requienii has bright yellow flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Romulea requienii 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 requienii
Romulea requienii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Romulea requienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea requienii?
Romulea requienii
What is the common name of Romulea requienii?
Requien's Romulea
What is the natural habitat of Romulea requienii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
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,