Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
771356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehmiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 57: 73 (2002 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770689



Common Names

  • Crinum aurantiacum
  • Orange Crinum
  • Crinum


Searching for Crinum aurantiacum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crinum aurantiacum (also called Orange Crinum Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, strappy leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, orange-red flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum aurantiacum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum aurantiacum has large, fragrant, orange-red flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are round and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Crinum aurantiacum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum aurantiacum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Crinum aurantiacum

Crinum aurantiacum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the country's coastal areas.

Crinum aurantiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crinum aurantiacum?

Crinum aurantiacum

What type of plant is Crinum aurantiacum?

Bulbous perennial

Where is Crinum aurantiacum native to?

South Africa

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-309398: Based on the initial data import
David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.