Haemanthus is a genus of perennial herbs that belong to the Amaryllidaceae family. While there are no synonyms for the word "Haemanthus," there are many common names given to the plants in this genus due to their characteristic features. For example, the Haemanthus coccineus is commonly known as the Blood Lily, while Haemanthus deformis is called the Sausage Tree. The Haemanthus albiflos is known as the Paintbrush Lily, and the Haemanthus humilis is called the Dwarf Paintbrush. Other common names for plants in the Haemanthus genus include Football Lily, March Lily, and Elephant Ears. Whether you call them by their scientific or common names, Haemanthus plants are known for their unique and striking appearance.