Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
multiflora
ID:
606920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 709 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606252



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Wachendorfia
  • Many-flowered Spider Lily
  • Many-flowered Bluebell


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Synonyms

  • Wachendorfia parviflora W.F.Barker [unknown]
  • Babiana multiflora Klatt [unknown]

Description

Wachendorfia multiflora (also called 'Redroot', among many other common names) is a herbaceous, evergreen, perennial native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green, lanceolate leaves and small, red flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Wachendorfia multiflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wachendorfia multiflora are small, white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wachendorfia multiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Wachendorfia multiflora

Wachendorfia multiflora is native to South Africa and can be found in forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000m.

Wachendorfia multiflora FAQ

What type of plant is Wachendorfia multiflora?

Wachendorfia multiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Haemodoraceae.

Where is Wachendorfia multiflora native to?

Wachendorfia multiflora is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Wachendorfia multiflora?

Wachendorfia multiflora is a perennial herb with rhizomes.

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-272239: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.