Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graciliflorum
ID:
765191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1844: 9 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764524



Common Names

  • Graceful-flowered lily
  • Graceful-flowered swamp lily
  • African swamp lily


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Description

Crinum graciliflorum (also called Slender-flowered 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 graciliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crinum graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by division of the bulbs. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Crinum graciliflorum

Crinum graciliflorum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crinum graciliflorum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Crinum graciliflorum?

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

What kind of soil is best for Crinum graciliflorum?

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

What kind of light does Crinum graciliflorum need?

Crinum graciliflorum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303441: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.