Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
765316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 250 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764649



Common Names

  • Purple Crinum
  • Purple Lily
  • Purple Swamp Lily


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Description

Crinum purpurascens (also called Red Crinum Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands. The plant has an upright habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are long and narrow and its flowers are red with white streaks.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum purpurascens has deep purple flowers with white and yellow stripes. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thick.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum purpurascens 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 purpurascens

Crinum purpurascens is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Crinum purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crinum purpurascens?

Crinum purpurascens

What is the natural habitat of Crinum purpurascens?

Dry grasslands of tropical Africa

What is the flowering season of Crinum purpurascens?

Summer to autumn

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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