Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn
Source:
iplants
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 798 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785935
Common Names
- Tempskyana Romulea
- Romulea tempskyana
- Romulea tempskyana
Description
Romulea tempskyana (also called Tempsky'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 tempskyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Romulea tempskyana is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Romulea tempskyana is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom in the spring.
Where to Find Romulea tempskyana
Romulea tempskyana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Romulea tempskyana FAQ
What type of plant is Romulea tempskyana?
Romulea tempskyana is a bulbous perennial.
Where is Romulea tempskyana native to?
Romulea tempskyana is native to South Africa.
What is the growth rate of Romulea tempskyana?
Romulea tempskyana has a moderate growth rate.
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,