Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
1325000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehmiller & Lykos

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 66: 110 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337454



Common Names

  • Crinum muelleri
  • Mueller's Crinum
  • Mueller's False Onion


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Description

Crinum muelleri (also called Mueller's Crinum, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulb native to Australia. It has dark green, strappy leaves and produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers. It grows best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum muelleri has white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the branches. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum muelleri is a hardy perennial bulb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in spring or autumn. Plant the bulbs 8-10 inches deep and 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Crinum muelleri

Crinum muelleri is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

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

David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.
Jim R. Lykos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lykos' in the authors string.