Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinicum
ID:
765038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 311 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764371



Common Names

  • Crinum Abyssinicum
  • Abyssinicum Crinum
  • Crinum's Abyssinicum


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Description

Crinum abyssinicum (also called Abyssinian Crinum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ethiopia. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum abyssinicum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum abyssinicum has white, fragrant flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum abyssinicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crinum abyssinicum

Crinum abyssinicum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands of the country.

Crinum abyssinicum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crinum abyssinicum?

Crinum abyssinicum is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.

What is the growth rate of Crinum abyssinicum?

Crinum abyssinicum is a slow-growing species.

What are the care requirements for Crinum abyssinicum?

Crinum abyssinicum requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive.

Species in the Crinum genus

Crinum giessii, Crinum verdoorniae, Crinum abyssinicum, Crinum acaule, Crinum album, Crinum amazonicum, Crinum americanum, Crinum amoenum, Crinum arenarium, Crinum asiaticum, Crinum bakeri, Crinum balfourii, Crinum bambusetum, Crinum belleymei, Crinum biflorum, Crinum brachynema, Crinum braunii, Crinum brevilobatum, Crinum bulbispermum, Crinum buphanoides, Crinum calamistratum, Crinum campanulatum, Crinum carolo-schmidtii, Crinum crassicaule, Crinum darienense, Crinum erubescens, Crinum erythrophyllum, Crinum filifolium, Crinum fimbriatulum, Crinum firmifolium, Crinum flaccidum, Crinum forgetii, Crinum gigas, Crinum glaucum, Crinum gracile, Crinum graciliflorum, Crinum graminicola, Crinum harmsii, Crinum hildebrandtii, Crinum humile, Crinum jagus, Crinum kirkii, Crinum kunthianum, Crinum latifolium, Crinum lineare, Crinum longitubum, Crinum lorifolium, Crinum lugardiae, Crinum macowanii, Crinum majakallense,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303301: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.