Crinum bulbispermum

Crinum zeylanicum

Flower name
Crinum bulbispermum
Scientific name
Crinum zeylanicum
AliasCrinum latifolium, ハマユウ, Crinum
Place of originSouth Africa
Place of floweringSeashore
Flowering seasonJuly, August

What is Crinum bulbispermum

The African Lily, scientifically known as Crinum bulbispermum, is a hardy evergreen perennial (bulbous plant) from the Amaryllidaceae family, native to South Africa. It thrives in warm climates and is commonly found in sandy coastal areas and flowerbeds.

Its thick, glossy basal leaves are a common feature, being long, thick, and green with a shiny surface. From the base of these leaves, a slightly flattened and thick flower stalk (pseudostem) emerges.

In the summer evenings, it produces an umbel at the tip of the flower stalk, bearing numerous funnel-shaped flowers that resemble white lilies. The flowers bloom fully at night, emitting a fragrance that attracts hawk moths for pollination.

The fruit is spherical, and when mature, it splits open, releasing seeds that fall and drift in the ocean until they reach a new beach where they can germinate. While white flowers are typical, some horticultural varieties also have pink flowers.

■Comparison Illustration of Crinum

From left to right, illustrations of African Crinum (Crinum bulbispermum), Indian Crinum (Crinum latifolium).

■Illustrations of Similar Crinum

From left to right, African Crinum (Crinum bulbispermum), Hama-yuu (Crinum asiaticum), Spider Lily (Hymenocallis caribaea)

■Similar Crinum

1) Flowers that produce white blooms, from the same family but different genera (Amaryllidaceae, Crinum genus)
●Hama-yuu (Crinum asiaticum)
●African Crinum (Crinum bulbispermum)
●Indian Crinum (Crinum latifolium)
●Crinum jagus (Crinum jagus)

2) Flowers that produce white blooms, from the same family but different genera (Amaryllidaceae, Hymenocallis genus)
●Spider Lily (Hymenocallis caribaea)

Common name: Crinum bulbispermum, scientific name: Crinum bulbispermum, also known as Orange river lily, Origin: South Africa, Habitat: Pacific coastline, Environment: Sandy soil, Life form: Cold hardy evergreen perennial (bulbous plant), Herb height: 100 cm.