Class
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Haemodoraceae R.Br.
Description
Perennial, rarely annual herbs, tufted or not, rhizomatous, stoloniferous, or cormous. Leaves mostly basal, distichous, linear or ensiform, sheathing at base. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic or ± zygomorphic, in cymes, racemes or panicles, often densely villous. Perianth persistent, petaloid, segments 6 in 2 series, tube short to long, or 0. Stamens 6 or 3; filaments free; anthers 2-locular, opening by longitudinal slits. Ovary superior to inferior, 3-locular; style usually filiform; stigma capitate, minute, or stigmas 3; ovules 1-many in each locule. Fruit a 3-valved loculicidal capsule. Genera c. 14, mainly of S. Hemisphere.
[From: Healy and Edgar (1980) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 3.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Exotic: Casual | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Bibliography
Cronquist, A. 1988: The evolution and classification of flowering plants. The New York Botanic Gardens, New York.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
