Romulea speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 89 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785980
Common Names
- Showy Crocus
- Speciosa Crocus
- Showy Mountain Crocus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea speciosa (also called Showy 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, white-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea speciosa 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 speciosa has yellow, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea speciosa 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 speciosa
Romulea speciosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Romulea speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea speciosa?
Romulea speciosa
What is the common name of Romulea speciosa?
Showy Romulea
What is the natural habitat of Romulea speciosa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324515: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.