Floral Morphology of Haemanthus

Abstract

Floral morphology of Haemanthus multiflorus Martyn, was studied. Illustrations showed that the plant bore umbel type of inflorescence. A large number of florets formed a round-shaped inflorescence when in full bloom. Each actinomorphic floret situated on a slender pedicel with a thread-like white bracteole at the pedicel base. A floret contained 6 red petals being fused at the petal base, 6 versatile stamens and an inferior ovary of 3 locules.