HAEMANTHUS COCCINEUS
Author:
Carl Linnaeus, 1753
Family:
AMARYLLIDACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Sp. Pl.: 325 (1753)
Collection number:
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Thickness:
25 Centimetres
Height:
40 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds/Bulbs
CITES:
Synonyms:
Haemanthus callosus, Burch. ex Baker
Haemanthus carinatus, L.
Haemanthus coarctatus, Jacq.
Haemanthus concolor, Herb.
Haemanthus crassipes, Jacq.
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This member of the Amaryllidaceae family was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It is found in the coastal areas from southern Namibia southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards to Grahamstown. It grows in sand or other well drained soil with some water and some to lots of sun. The bulb will grow up to 25 centimetres in diameter, the two or tree leaves up to 60 centimetres long and 22 centimetres wide. The flowers are brownish-red to red. Haemanthus is Greek: haima for 'blood', and anthos for 'flower'. Coccineus is Latin for 'red' or 'scarlet'. This is a winter-grower. Flowering plant in cultivation.
Flower
Pale Red
Soil
Sand - Mix
Water
Medium
Sun
Maximum
