Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehmiller
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 66: 163 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337470
Common Names
- Red-Margined Crinum
- Crinum Rubromarginatum
- Red-Margined Onion
Description
Crinum rubromarginatum (also called Red-margined Crinum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Crinum rubromarginatum is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as a tonic. It is also used as a timber for furniture and construction, as well as for firewood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crinum rubromarginatum has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinum rubromarginatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Crinum rubromarginatum
Crinum rubromarginatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Crinum rubromarginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinum rubromarginatum?
Crinum rubromarginatum
What type of plant is Crinum rubromarginatum?
Bulb
Where is Crinum rubromarginatum found?
Tropical Africa
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.