Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brevilobatum
ID:
765097

Status:
valid

Authors:
McCue

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 47: 73 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764430



Common Names

  • Short-lobed lily
  • Short-lobed swamp lily
  • African swamp lily


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Description

Crinum brevilobatum (also called Short-lobed crinum, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant white flowers with pink stripes. It grows in wet, marshy areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum brevilobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum brevilobatum 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 brevilobatum is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Propagation is by offsets or seed.

Where to Find Crinum brevilobatum

Crinum brevilobatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Crinum brevilobatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crinum brevilobatum?

Crinum brevilobatum

What are the common names of Crinum brevilobatum?

Short-lobed crinum lily, African swamp lily

What is the natural habitat of Crinum brevilobatum?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia 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-303356: Based on the initial data import
G. McCue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McCue' in the authors string.