Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
paniculata
ID:
606954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1757

Citation Micro:
Wachendorfia : 2 (1757)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606286



Common Names

  • Paniculate Wachendorfia
  • Paniculate Spider Lily
  • Paniculate Bluebell


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Synonyms

  • Pedilonia violacea C.Presl [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia brevifolia Sol. ex Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia breyniana D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia graminea Thunb. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia graminifolia L.f. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia herbertii Sweet [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia hirsuta Thunb. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia humilis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia paniculata brevifolia (Sol. ex Ker Gawl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia paniculata hirsuta (Thunb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia paniculata tenella (Thunb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia tenella Thunb. [unknown]
  • Wachendorfia villosa Andrews [illegitimate]
  • Wachendorfia villosa L. [unknown]
  • Asphodelus latifolius Breyn. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Aspidistra lurida Sieber ex C.Presl [illegitimate]

Description

Wachendorfia paniculata (also called ‘Red Root’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Haemodoraceae. It is native to southern Africa, and is found in moist grasslands, riverbanks, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Wachendorfia paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata

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

Wachendorfia paniculata FAQ

What is the common name of Wachendorfia paniculata?

Red Root

What is the scientific name of Red Root?

Wachendorfia paniculata

What is the family of Wachendorfia paniculata?

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,

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