Crinum verdoorniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verdoorniae
ID:
644815
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehmiller
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 52: 57 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644147
Common Names
- Crinum Verdoorniae
- Verdoorniae Lily
- Verdoorniae Crinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crinum verdoorniae (also called Verdoorn's Crinum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crinum verdoorniae is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its flowers are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crinum verdoorniae has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with broad, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crinum verdoorniae is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seeds. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Crinum verdoorniae
Crinum verdoorniae can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.
Crinum verdoorniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crinum verdoorniae?
Crinum verdoorniae
What type of plant is Crinum verdoorniae?
It is a flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Crinum verdoorniae?
It is native to South 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276482: Based on the initial data import
David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.