Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xerophilum
ID:
765413

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier ex Lehmiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 56: 94 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764746



Common Names

  • Xerophilum Crinum
  • Xerophilum Lily
  • Xerophilum Spider Lily


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Description

Crinum xerophilum (also called drought-tolerant swamp lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in deserts and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crinum xerophilum 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 xerophilum has white, fragrant flowers with a pinkish tinge. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crinum xerophilum 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 xerophilum

Crinum xerophilum is native to tropical Africa.

Crinum xerophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crinum xerophilum?

Crinum xerophilum

What is the natural habitat of Crinum xerophilum?

Dry grasslands of tropical Africa

What is the flowering season of Crinum xerophilum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303645: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.