Haemantheae


Haemantheae are a tribe of subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are herbaceous monocot perennial flowering plants with a predominantly African distribution. Three subtribes are proposed and six genera including the type genus, Haemanthus, are included. They are characterised by the presence of baccate fruit.

Taxonomy

Phylogeny

The placement of Haemantheae within subfamily Amaryllidoideae is shown in the
following cladogram:

Subdivision

There are three subtribes, with six genera
The subtribes are related as follows:
Cliviinae: Two genera - Clivia, Cryptostephanus
Haemanthinae: Type - two genera, Haemanthus, Scadoxus
Gethyllidinae: Two genera - Apodolirion, Gethyllis