Haemodorum ensifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ensifolium
ID:
434998
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 64 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434330
Common Names
- Sword-leaved Bloodroot
- Native Sword-leaved Bloodroot
- Sword-leaved Redroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemodorum ensifolium (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 ensifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haemodorum ensifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haemodorum ensifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Haemodorum ensifolium
Haemodorum ensifolium can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Haemodorum ensifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemodorum ensifolium?
Haemodorum ensifolium
What is the common name of Haemodorum ensifolium?
Sword-leaved Bloodroot
What is the family of Haemodorum ensifolium?
Haemodoraceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247902: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.