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: 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"