Haemanthus canaliculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canaliculatus
ID:
647903
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 32: 75 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647235
Common Names
- Haemanthus canaliculatus
- Canaliculatus Haemanthus
- Haemanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemanthus canaliculatus (also called Narrow-leaved 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 canaliculatus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haemanthus canaliculatus 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 canaliculatus 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 canaliculatus
Haemanthus canaliculatus is native to tropical rainforests in South Africa.
Haemanthus canaliculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus canaliculatus?
Haemanthus canaliculatus
What is the common name of Haemanthus canaliculatus?
Canaliculated Haemanthus
What is the habitat of Haemanthus canaliculatus?
Woodlands and grasslands
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-276794: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.