Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 15: 786 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764678
Common Names
- Serrated Crinum
- Serrated Lily
- Serrated Swamp Lily
Description
Crinum serrulatum (also called Saw-toothed 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 white with pink streaks.
Uses & Benefits
Crinum serrulatum 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 serrulatum has white, bell-shaped flowers with a sweet scent and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crinum serrulatum 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 serrulatum
Crinum serrulatum is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Crinum serrulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinum serrulatum?
Crinum serrulatum
What is the common name of Crinum serrulatum?
African swamp lily
What type of soil does Crinum serrulatum prefer?
Well-drained, moist soil
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,