Romulea rosea (Iridaceae, Ixieae), first record for the Argentinian Flora

Abstract

In this work, the presence of Romulea rosea (L.) Eckl. (Iridaceae, Ixieae), a South African species that has invaded Australia and other countries, is mentioned for the first time for Argentina. It was found in the orographic Tandilia System, Buenos Aires province. A description of the species, synonymy, uses, geographic distribution and habitat, phenology and invasion status are presented. A key to distinguish the genus Romulea from other genera of the Ixieae tribe present in the country is also provided.