Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vinacea
ID:
786688

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.de Vos

Source:
iplants

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 9: 69 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786021



Common Names

  • Vinaceous Crocus
  • Vinacea Crocus
  • Vinaceous Mountain Crocus


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Description

Romulea vinacea (also called Wine-Colored 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, pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Romulea vinacea 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 vinacea has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romulea vinacea is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Romulea vinacea

Romulea vinacea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Romulea vinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romulea vinacea?

Romulea vinacea

What is the common name of Romulea vinacea?

Violet Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Romulea vinacea?

Grassy slopes

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-324563: 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.