Family Index

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Scientific Name

Haemodorum distichophyllum

Family Name

HAEMODORACEAE

Common Name

Bloodroot

Status

Height

0.1m (10cm)

Flowers

7-8 red, green, and black flowers together at the end of the stem.

Fruit

Woody capsule

Form

Perennial rhizomatous herb; rigid and tufted, with hard, erect dark bluish-green leaves 5-9 cm long which are bright red at the base.

Municipalities

Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Huon Valley; West Coast

Communities

Heath; Montane Vegetation; Sedgeland and Wetland

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic; grows in heath and buttongrass plains of the west and south-west.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Poorly-drained; Well-drained; Peaty

General Notes

Requires full sun, but do not allow to dry out. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Capsules normally split open on maturity, but may hold some seed until dislodged by wind or other action. capsule should be cut carefully or seed may be lost

Seed Treatment Method

Soaking

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Propagate from seed, best if fresh. Soak seed in water for short period before sowing to quicken germination.

Germination Time

5-7 weeks, though may be longer

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes