Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatulum
ID:
765171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 196 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764504



Common Names

  • Fringed lily
  • Fringed swamp lily
  • African swamp lily


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Description

Crinum fimbriatulum (also called Fringed 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 fimbriatulum 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

The flower of Crinum fimbriatulum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum fimbriatulum 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 fimbriatulum

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

Crinum fimbriatulum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Crinum fimbriatulum?

Crinum fimbriatulum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What kind of soil is best for Crinum fimbriatulum?

Crinum fimbriatulum prefers a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

What kind of light does Crinum fimbriatulum need?

Crinum fimbriatulum prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

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