This species with a strictly Mediterranean, mainly western distribution is present in Sardinia and in Liguria; surprisingly, it was also found in a very restricted area of the Euganean Hills (Veneto Region in north-eastern Italy), where it occurs along with other thermophilic plants of Mediterranean origin. It grows in meadows and sunny openings of maquis vegetation, below the montane belt. The species is common in the outer belt of the Sardinian temporary ponds. The genus is dedicated to Romulus, the founder of Rome, the species name refers to Liguria, where the species was first described. Flowering period: February to March.

Italian name(s): Romulea ligure (Italia), Romulea ligustica (Italia), Zafferanetto ligure (Italia).