Haemantheae
# Haemantheae

Haemantheae are a tribe of subfamily Amaryllidoideae (family Amaryllidaceae). 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 (berry) fruit.

## Taxonomy

### Phylogeny

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

Cladogram: Tribes of subfamily Amaryllidoideae :

### Subdivision

There are three subtribes, with six genera

* Cliviinae D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies
* Haemanthinae Pax
* Gethyllidinae Meerow

The subtribes are related as follows:

Cliviinae: Two genera - Clivia, Cryptostephanus

Haemanthinae: Type - two genera, Haemanthus, Scadoxus

Gethyllidinae: Two genera - Apodolirion, Gethyllis

