Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
virgineum
ID:
765399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 855 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764732



Common Names

  • Virginium Crinum
  • Virginium Lily
  • Virginium Spider Lily


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Description

Crinum virgineum (also called Virgin 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 virgineum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crinum virgineum has white, fragrant flowers with 6 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum virgineum is a bulbous perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by offsets or seed. The offsets can be divided in the spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Crinum virgineum

Crinum virgineum is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Crinum virgineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crinum virgineum?

Crinum virgineum

What is the common name of Crinum virgineum?

African swamp lily

What type of soil does Crinum virgineum 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,