Crinum pedunculatum

Location & distribution maps

Phylogeny & links to associated information:

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Plant  information

Common name:               unknown  

• swamp lily, river lily or mangrove lily

Conservation status:   unknown

Etymology:   

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Flowers:                  

• White, fragrant flowers are in a cluster with 10 to 100 flowers on an umbel.

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Fruit:                         

• x

Leaves:         

•  x

Stem & branches: 

•  x

Roots:         

• x

Habit:        

• It is a very large bulbous perennial plant, up to 2 to 3 metres tall, with a spread of up to 3 m

Habitat:   

• It likes either full sun or partial shade

• It is usually found on the edge of forests, but also at the high tide level close to mangroves

Distribution:                  

•  Sream and tidal areas of the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, Australia as well as New Guinea and some Pacific Islands. 

• It is unclear whether it is native or introduced to Norfolk Island.

Species:                     

• World:            S,    G

• Australia:      S,    G

Additional notes:     

• Taxonomy

  • C. pedunculatum is considered by some sources to be a synonym of Crinum asiaticum var. pedunculatum.[3] The differences between C. asiaticum and C. pedunculatum are subtle. The latter tends to be somewhat smaller, but has broader petals, giving it a less fragile appearance.[citation needed]

• Cultivation and uses

  • C. pedunculatum makes a beautiful feature plant in a large garden. It prefers a fairly well shaded position. It is a good container plant if kept well-watered.[citation needed] 

  • The sap has been used as a treatment for box jellyfish stings