Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cinnabarinus
ID:
738417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Friis & Nordal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Norweg. J. Bot. 23: 64 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737750



Common Names

  • Scadoxus cinnabarinus
  • Cinnabar Scadoxus
  • Scarlet Scadoxus


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Description

Scadoxus cinnabarinus (also called 'Cinnabar Scadoxus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and red flowers. It is native to Africa, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scadoxus cinnabarinus has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scadoxus cinnabarinus has small red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scadoxus cinnabarinus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Scadoxus cinnabarinus

Scadoxus cinnabarinus is native to South Africa.

Scadoxus cinnabarinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scadoxus cinnabarinus?

Scadoxus cinnabarinus

What is the common name of Scadoxus cinnabarinus?

Cinnabar-Fruited Scadoxus

What is the natural habitat of Scadoxus cinnabarinus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-287363: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.