Haemodorum capitatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
1332481
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett & Hopper
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 115 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344935
Common Names
- Haemodorum Capitatum
- Capitatum Haemodorum
- Haemodorum Capitatum Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemodorum capitatum (also called Head Bloodroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, bright red flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haemodorum capitatum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haemodorum capitatum has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have two small cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haemodorum capitatum is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Haemodorum capitatum
Haemodorum capitatum is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia.
Haemodorum capitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemodorum capitatum?
Haemodorum capitatum
What is the common name of Haemodorum capitatum?
Headed Bloodroot
Where does Haemodorum capitatum grow?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Haemodorum genus
Haemodorum austroqueenslandicum, Haemodorum brevicaule, Haemodorum brevisepalum, Haemodorum coccineum, Haemodorum corymbosum, Haemodorum discolor, Haemodorum distichophyllum, Haemodorum ensifolium, Haemodorum gracile, Haemodorum laxum, Haemodorum loratum, Haemodorum paniculatum, Haemodorum parviflorum, Haemodorum planifolium, Haemodorum simplex, Haemodorum simulans, Haemodorum sparsiflorum, Haemodorum spicatum, Haemodorum tenuifolium, Haemodorum venosum, Haemodorum basalticum, Haemodorum capitatum, Haemodorum condensatum, Haemodorum griseofuscum, Haemodorum interrex, Haemodorum macfarlanei, Haemodorum thedae,
Species in the Haemodoraceae family
Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,
References
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153487-1: Based on the initial data import