Received in a BX as Crinum lugardiae

[Mikent]

I received this bulb in a BX about 8 years ago. It was identified as Crinum lugardiae, but it does not match the descriptions that I have been able to find. Those descriptions say the foliage is a nearly flat rosette. Nope. Also the stamens are described as black, and these never look any different from attached picture. Flowers last three-four days depending on weather conditions. I suppose it could be a hybrid of C lugardiae.

It is a reliable bloomer, except that I split the clump up last year because the pot was starting to deform. So far this year, it has only bloomed once.

[CG100]

Of the southern Afican species, the flowers fit buphanoides, but not the rest of the plant.

Beyond that, there are so many names and hybrids in cultivation...................especially in N America.

Take a look at C. americanum and amoenum