Haemanthus montanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanus
ID:
771873
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 6: 234 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771206
Common Names
- Haemanthus Montanus
- Mountain Blood Lily
- Mountain Haemanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemanthus montanus (also called 'Mountain Blood Lily', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Haemanthus montanus is an ornamental plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is often used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haemanthus montanus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haemanthus montanus is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the bulbs should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Haemanthus montanus
Haemanthus montanus is native to South Africa and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Haemanthus montanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus montanus?
Haemanthus montanus
What is the common name of Haemanthus montanus?
Mountain Blood Lily
What is the natural habitat of Haemanthus montanus?
It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky hillsides 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-309890: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.