Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
786646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Topogr. Verz. Pflanzensamml. Ecklon : 19 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785979



Common Names

  • Pink Crocus
  • Rosea Crocus
  • Pink Mountain Crocus


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Description

Romulea rosea (also called Rose Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky places and is characterized by its narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped, pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea rosea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Romulea rosea var. australis (Ewart) M.P.de Vos
Romulea rosea var. elegans (Klatt) Bég.
Romulea rosea var. rosea
Romulea rosea var. muirii (N.E.Br.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Romulea rosea var. communis M.P.de Vos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Romulea rosea is yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea rosea is a bulb that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Romulea rosea

Romulea rosea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Romulea rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea rosea?

Romulea rosea

What is the common name of Romulea rosea?

Rose Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Romulea rosea?

Grassy slopes

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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