Haemanthus crispus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispus
ID:
648096
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 47: 829 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647428
Common Names
- Crisp Haemanthus
- Crisp Haemanthuses
- Crisp Haemanthus
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- Haemanthus undulatus Herb. [illegitimate]
Description
Haemanthus crispus (also called Curly Blood Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has short, erect stems with large, bright red flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Haemanthus crispus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haemanthus crispus has yellow flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Haemanthus crispus can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Haemanthus crispus
Haemanthus crispus can be found in South Africa.
Haemanthus crispus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus crispus?
Haemanthus crispus
What is the common name of Haemanthus crispus?
Crisp Blood Lily
What is the natural habitat of Haemanthus crispus?
Woodlands and meadows
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-276812: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.