🌿Native Nature

Bloodlily

Scadoxus multiflorus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Liliopsida β€ΊOrder: Asparagales β€ΊFamily: Amaryllidaceae β€ΊGenus: Scadoxus

About

Scadoxus multiflorus (formerly Haemanthus multiflorus) is a bulbous plant native to most of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia to South Africa. It is also native to Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman) and to the Seychelles. It is naturalized in Mexico and in the Chagos Archipelago. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its brilliantly coloured flowers, either in containers or in the ground in where the climate is suitable. There are three recognized...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bloodlily?
The scientific name of Bloodlily is Scadoxus multiflorus.
What is the conservation status of Bloodlily?
The Bloodlily has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae.
What genus does Bloodlily belong to?
Bloodlily belongs to the genus Scadoxus.