Shaving Brush Plant

Haemanthus albiflors

Flower name
Shaving Brush Plant
Scientific name
Haemanthus albiflors
Alias眉刷毛万年青, ハエマンサス・アルビフロス, ハエマンサス, White blood lily
Place of originSouth Africa
Place of floweringOrnamental plants
Flowering seasonOctober, November

What is Shaving Brush Plant

The "Shaving Brush Plant" (scientific name: Haemanthus albiflos) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa and belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, genus Haemanthus. Its scientific name, Haemanthus albiflos, along with its genus name Haemanthus, are well-known, and in English, it is also referred to as the White Blood Lily, Shaving Brush Plant, Royal Paint Brush, or Powder Puff. It was introduced to Japan during the Meiji period. This plant typically grows to a height of 20 to 30 cm. The leaves are oval-shaped, measuring about 15 to 20 cm in length, and are similar in appearance to those of the Tulip (Tulipa L.) and Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis); they are thick, long, erect, and slightly curved. In October to November, a flower stalk emerges from between the leaves, producing an umbel inflorescence at the top, with white flowers that resemble a cylindrical brush. The flower diameter is approximately 7 to 15 cm. The genus Haemanthus contains 22 species, some of which have red-flowered varieties.

Common Name: Shaving Brush Plant
Scientific Name: Haemanthus albiflos
Other Names: Haemanthus, White blood lily, Shaving brush plant, Royal paint brush, Powder puff
Classification: Kingdom: Plantae, Angiosperms, Monocots, Order: Asparagales,
Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Haemanthus, Species: Haemanthus albiflos
Life Form: Bulbous perennial
Plant Height: 20–30 cm
Leaf Length: 15–20 cm, Leaf Shape: Elliptical
Flowering Period: October to November
Inflorescence Type: Umbel
Flower Diameter: 5 cm
Flower Shape: Cylindrical
Uses: Potted plant