Habranthus ruber - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruber
ID:
647388
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 26: 94 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646720
Common Names
- Habranthus ruber
- Ruber Habranthus
- Rain Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Habranthus ruber (also called Red Habranthus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has white stems and small, red flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Habranthus ruber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Habranthus ruber is a pink-purple color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a thin, white stem with a single, small, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Habranthus ruber is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. The bulbs should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Habranthus ruber
Habranthus ruber can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Habranthus ruber FAQ
What type of plant is Habranthus ruber?
Habranthus ruber is a species of bulbous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.
Where is Habranthus ruber found?
Habranthus ruber is found in Argentina.
What is the flower size of Habranthus ruber?
The flowers of Habranthus ruber are about 2 cm in size.
Species in the Habranthus genus
Habranthus albispiritus, Habranthus andalgalensis, Habranthus araguaiensis, Habranthus argentinus, Habranthus bahiensis, Habranthus barrosianus, Habranthus brachyandrus, Habranthus caeruleus, Habranthus cardenasianus, Habranthus carmineus, Habranthus catamarcensis, Habranthus chacoensis, Habranthus concinnus, Habranthus cordobensis, Habranthus crassibulbus, Habranthus datensis, Habranthus duarteanus, Habranthus erectus, Habranthus estensis, Habranthus gameleirensis, Habranthus goianus, Habranthus gracilifolius, Habranthus guachipensis, Habranthus immaculatus, Habranthus irwinianus, Habranthus ischihualastus, Habranthus itaobinus, Habranthus jamesonii, Habranthus jujuyensis, Habranthus lacteus, Habranthus leonensis, Habranthus leptandrus, Habranthus longipes, Habranthus maasii, Habranthus magnoi, Habranthus martinezii, Habranthus matacus, Habranthus mendocensis, Habranthus mexicanus, Habranthus microcarpus, Habranthus millarensis, Habranthus niveus, Habranthus oaxacanus, Habranthus oltanus, Habranthus oranensis, Habranthus pantanalensis, Habranthus pedunculosus, Habranthus pictus, Habranthus quilmesianus, Habranthus riojanus,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276743: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.