Crinum bulbispermum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbispermum
ID:
765103
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Milne-Redh. & Schweick.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 52: 161 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764436
Common Names
- Bulb-bearing lily
- Bulb-bearing swamp lily
- African swamp lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crinum bulbispermum (also called Bulb-bearing 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 bulbispermum 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 bulbispermum has white, fragrant flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crinum bulbispermum 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 bulbispermum
Crinum bulbispermum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Crinum bulbispermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinum bulbispermum?
Crinum bulbispermum
What are the common names of Crinum bulbispermum?
Bulb-bearing crinum lily, African swamp lily
What is the natural habitat of Crinum bulbispermum?
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-303361: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.