Haemanthus barkerae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barkerae
ID:
647819
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 47: 832 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647151
Common Names
- Haemanthus barkerae
- Barkerae Haemanthus
- Haemanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemanthus barkerae (also called Red Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall stem with a cluster of red flowers at the top. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Haemanthus barkerae 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 barkerae 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 barkerae is a bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom in the spring.
Where to Find Haemanthus barkerae
Haemanthus barkerae is native to tropical rainforests in South Africa.
Haemanthus barkerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus barkerae?
Haemanthus barkerae
What is the common name of Haemanthus barkerae?
Barkerae
Where is Haemanthus barkerae 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-276785: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.