Haemodorum loratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loratum
ID:
435046
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Macfarl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 464 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434378
Common Names
- Loratus Bloodroot
- Native Loratus Bloodroot
- Loratus Redroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haemodorum loratum (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 loratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haemodorum loratum 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 loratum 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 loratum
Haemodorum loratum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Haemodorum loratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haemodorum loratum?
Haemodorum loratum
What is the common name of Haemodorum loratum?
Lorated Bloodroot
What is the family of Haemodorum loratum?
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-247908: Based on the initial data import
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.