Haemanthus avasmontanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avasmontanus
ID:
647816
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 186 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647148
Common Names
- Haemanthus avasmontanus
- Avasmontanus Haemanthus
- Haemanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemanthus avasmontanus (also called Avasmontanus Haemanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Haemanthus avasmontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haemanthus avasmontanus has white flowers with yellow centres and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haemanthus avasmontanus is a small, evergreen bulb that grows to about 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Haemanthus avasmontanus
Haemanthus avasmontanus is native to tropical rainforests in South Africa.
Haemanthus avasmontanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus avasmontanus?
Haemanthus avasmontanus
What is the common name of Haemanthus avasmontanus?
Avasmontanus
Where is Haemanthus avasmontanus found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Haemanthus genus
Haemanthus albiflos, Haemanthus amarylloides, Haemanthus avasmontanus, Haemanthus barkerae, Haemanthus canaliculatus, Haemanthus carneus, Haemanthus coccineus, Haemanthus crispus, Haemanthus dasyphyllus, Haemanthus deformis, Haemanthus graniticus, Haemanthus humilis, Haemanthus lanceifolius, Haemanthus namaquensis, Haemanthus nortieri, Haemanthus pauculifolius, Haemanthus pubescens, Haemanthus pumilio, Haemanthus sanguineus, Haemanthus tristis, Haemanthus unifoliatus, Haemanthus montanus,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276784: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.