This species with a Mediterranean-Macaronesian distribution is present in Liguria and in almost all the regions of Central, Southern and Insular Italy (missing in Umbria and no more found since a long time in Campania). It grows in pastures and grassy areas, on sandy soils which are moist at least in winter and in spring, usually along the coast, more rarely in the interior up to 600 m. The species is common in the outer belt of the Sardinian temporary ponds, in contact with grazed areas. The genus is dedicated to Romulus, the founder of Rome, the species name refers to the stem, that is branched in the upper part and bears 2-3 flowers. Flowering period: February to March.

Italian name(s): Romulea ramiflora (Italia), Romulea ramosa (Italia), Zafferanetto ramoso (Italia).