Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
puniceus
ID:
738397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Friis & Nordal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737730



Common Names

  • Scadoxus puniceus
  • Red Scadoxus
  • Scarlet Scadoxus


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Description

Scadoxus puniceus (also called 'Scarlet 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 puniceus has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scadoxus puniceus 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 puniceus 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 puniceus

Scadoxus puniceus is native to South Africa.

Scadoxus puniceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scadoxus puniceus?

Scadoxus puniceus

What is the common name of Scadoxus puniceus?

Red-Fruited Scadoxus

What is the natural habitat of Scadoxus puniceus?

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-287361: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.