Romulea

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Romulea requienii

Romulea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1772. It is found in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa.[1][2][3]

Description

Vegetative characteristics

Species of Romulea are perennial cormous herbs.[4]

Generative characteristics

The capsule fruits bear many brown, globose seeds.[4]

Etymology

The genus name refers to the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, and alludes to the abundance of one of the species in the Roman countryside.[2][4]

Taxonomy

Publication

Romulea Maratti was published by Giovanni Francesco Maratti (1704-1777) in 1772. It is a conserved name.[5][6]

Accepted species

Species[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2008). The Iris Family: Natural History & Classification. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. pp. 91–93. ISBN 978-0-88192-897-6.
  3. ^ Altervista Flora Italiana, genere Romulea includes photos plus European distribution maps
  4. ^ a b c Romulea Maratti. (n.d.). Flora of North America. Retrieved March 18, 2024, from http://floranorthamerica.org/Romulea
  5. ^ Maratti, Giovanni Francesco | International Plant Names Index. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2024, from https://www.ipni.org/a/6084-1
  6. ^ Template:Cite POWO

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