Status:
valid
Authors:
M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 22 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344861
Common Names
- Crinum Joesmithii
- Joesmithii Crinum
- Joesmithii's Crinum
Description
Crinum joesmithii (also called Crinum, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are long and up to 1 m in length. Its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Crinum joesmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crinum joesmithii has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinum joesmithii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Crinum joesmithii
Crinum joesmithii is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Crinum joesmithii FAQ
What are the characteristics of Crinum joesmithii?
Crinum joesmithii is a perennial, tufted herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
What is the habitat of Crinum joesmithii?
Crinum joesmithii is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the distribution of Crinum joesmithii?
Crinum joesmithii is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.
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,