Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mccoyi
ID:
793944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehmiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 58: 117 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793277



Common Names

  • Lírio-de-mccoy
  • Lírio-de-jardim
  • Lírio-do-campo


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Description

Crinum mccoyi (also called McCoy's Crinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum mccoyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum mccoyi has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum mccoyi is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Crinum mccoyi

Crinum mccoyi can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Central and South America.

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-331853: Based on the initial data import
David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.