Haemanthus pauculifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauculifolius
ID:
648645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 59: 247 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647977
Common Names
- Haemanthus pauculifolius
- Pauculifolius Haemanthus
- Haemanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemanthus pauculifolius (also called 'Few-leaved Haemanthus', among many other common names) is a bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Haemanthus pauculifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haemanthus pauculifolius is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haemanthus pauculifolius is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Haemanthus pauculifolius
Haemanthus pauculifolius can be found in the southern parts of South Africa.
Haemanthus pauculifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemanthus pauculifolius?
Haemanthus pauculifolius
What is the common name of Haemanthus pauculifolius?
Few-leaved Haemanthus
What is the family of Haemanthus pauculifolius?
Amaryllidaceae
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-276879: Based on the initial data import
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.