Status:
valid
Authors:
Bjorå & Nordal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 573 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808363
Common Names
- Crinum jasonii
- Jason's Crinum
- Crinum
Description
Crinum jasonii (also called 'Jason's Crinum', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crinum jasonii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crinum jasonii has white flowers with six petals and a single style. The fruits are ovoid and covered with short, soft hairs. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinum jasonii is a species of plant native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed.
Where to Find Crinum jasonii
Crinum jasonii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Crinum jasonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinum jasonii?
Crinum jasonii
What is the natural habitat of Crinum jasonii?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
What is the flower color of Crinum jasonii?
White
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,