Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulosa
ID:
786643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex Bég.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 334 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785976



Common Names

  • Sandy Crocus
  • Sabulosa Crocus
  • Sandyland Crocus


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Romulea sabulosa 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

The flower of Romulea sabulosa 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 sabulosa 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 sabulosa

Romulea sabulosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Romulea sabulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea sabulosa?

Romulea sabulosa

What is the common name of Romulea sabulosa?

Sand Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Romulea sabulosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324511: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Augusto Béguinot (1875-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bég.' in the authors string.