Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
macfarlanei
ID:
1332485

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 122 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344939



Common Names

  • Haemodorum Macfarlanei
  • Macfarlanei Haemodorum
  • Haemodorum Macfarlanei Bush


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Description

Haemodorum macfarlanei (also called Red 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 macfarlanei 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 macfarlanei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Haemodorum macfarlanei 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 macfarlanei

Haemodorum macfarlanei is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia.

Haemodorum macfarlanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haemodorum macfarlanei?

Haemodorum macfarlanei

What is the common name of Haemodorum macfarlanei?

Macfarlane's Bloodroot

Where does Haemodorum macfarlanei grow?

It is native to Australia

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

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.