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Haemanthus Pubescens Pubescens
''Haemanthus'' is a Southern African genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Members of the genus are known as blood lily and paintbrush lily. There are some 22 known species, native to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini. About 15 species occur in the winter rainfall region of Namaqualand and the Western Cape, the remainder being found in the summer rainfall region, with one species ''Haemanthus albiflos'' occurring in both regions. Description Most of the species have brush-like flowerheads enclosed in four or more membranous to fleshy spathe bracts which usually match the flower colour and, like sepals, protect the flowerheads from damage and desiccation. The flowers produce abundant nectar and pollen and a faint smell unattractive to humans. Fruits are mostly globose and when ripe, range through bright red, to pink, orange and white, and are usually aromatic. Three of the species'', H. albiflos'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haemanthus Albiflos
''Haemanthus albiflos'' is a species of flowering plant in the family (biology), family Amaryllidaceae, native plant, native to the coast and mountains of South Africa. It is sometimes given the English name paintbrush, not to be confused with ''Castilleja'' species which also have this name. It is an evergreen bulbous perennial plant, perennial geophyte, prized horticulturally for its unusual appearance and extreme tolerance of neglect. ''H. albiflos'' is the only ''Haemanthus'' species found in both winter and summer rainfall regions, and has a mainly coastal distribution from the southern Cape Province, Cape through the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, showing a preference for cool, shady spots. Etymology The specific name (botany), specific epithet ''albiflos'' means "white flower" in English. As a pot plant it has been called "elephant's tongue" and "elephant ear" - for its leaves - or "shaving-brush (or paintbrush) plant" - for its flowers. Description The upper half of the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
