Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
765205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 53: t. 2636 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764538



Common Names

  • Humble lily
  • Humble swamp lily
  • African swamp lily


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Description

Crinum humile (also called 'Dwarf Crinum', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to tropical Africa. It has long, linear leaves and a single, erect, terminal inflorescence with up to 20 white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum humile is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crinum humile 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 humile 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 humile

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

Crinum humile FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Crinum humile?

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

What kind of soil is best for Crinum humile?

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

What kind of light does Crinum humile need?

Crinum humile 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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