Romulea sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.de Vos
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 9: 161 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785926
Common Names
- Romulea sphaerocarpa
- Sphaerocarpa Romulea
- Sphaerocarpa Romulea Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Romulea sphaerocarpa (also called Round-fruited Romulea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.
Uses & Benefits
Romulea sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romulea sphaerocarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Romulea sphaerocarpa is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the parent plant and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Romulea sphaerocarpa prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Romulea sphaerocarpa
Romulea sphaerocarpa can be found in South Africa.
Romulea sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romulea sphaerocarpa?
Romulea sphaerocarpa
What type of soil does Romulea sphaerocarpa prefer?
Romulea sphaerocarpa prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the optimal temperature range for Romulea sphaerocarpa?
Romulea sphaerocarpa prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
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-324463: Based on the initial data import
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.