Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortilis
ID:
786608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 1003 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785941



Common Names

  • Tortilis Romulea
  • Romulea tortilis
  • Romulea tortilis


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Description

Romulea tortilis (also called twisted 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 tortilis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Romulea tortilis var. tortilis
Romulea tortilis var. dissecta M.P.de Vos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romulea tortilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea tortilis 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 tortilis

Romulea tortilis is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Romulea tortilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea tortilis?

Romulea tortilis

What is the common name of Romulea tortilis?

Twisted Onion

What type of plant is Romulea tortilis?

Perennial herb

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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