Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
corymbosum
ID:
434958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 179 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434290



Common Names

  • Haemodorum corymbosum
  • Corymbosum Haemodorum
  • Haemodorum Corymbosum


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Description

Haemodorum corymbosum (also called Red Bloodroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a corymbose inflorescence and its leaves are up to 30 cm in length. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Haemodorum corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haemodorum corymbosum is a small, bright red, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haemodorum corymbosum is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Haemodorum corymbosum

Haemodorum corymbosum is native to Australia and can be found in the northern parts of the country.

Haemodorum corymbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haemodorum corymbosum?

Haemodorum corymbosum

What is the common name of Haemodorum corymbosum?

Corymb Bloodroot

What is the family of Haemodorum corymbosum?

Haemodoraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247897: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.