Crinum asiaticum
Sp. Pl. 1: 292. 1753.
Common names: Poison bulb tree crinum
Introduced
Bulbs 25 cm or more × 10–12 cm. Leaves numerous, 10 dm or more × 7.5–12 cm; blade ensiform, gradually tapering to apex. Scape stout, 2-edged. Umbels 20–100-flowered. Flowers: perianth white, salverform, tube 3–7.5 cm, limb lobes linear, 7.5 × 1–1.5 cm; pedicel 1–2 cm. Capsules to 5 cm diam., beak long.
Phenology: Flowering summer–fall.
Habitat: Wet areas
Elevation: 0–100 m
Distribution
Introduced; Fla., La., tropical Asia
Discussion
Crinum asiaticum is a robust and highly variable species that is distinguished by its very broad leaves. The bulb is reputed to be poisonous.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.
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capsular +
beaked +
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basal +
7.5 cm75 mm <br />0.075 m <br /> (?) +
(2-)3(-4)-locular +
inferior +
globose +
many;several +
white +
connate +
showy +
salverform +
Sp. Pl. +
1753 +
2-edged +
stout +
wind-distributed +
fleshy +
Introduced +
staminodial +
fertile +
capitate +
distinct +
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Crinum asiaticum +
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