Amaryllidaceae · Crinum

Crinum malabaricum

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering
August-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Crinum malabaricum
Genus
Crinum
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Aquatic and submerged
Habitat type
Wetland
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
August-November
Conservation status
CR

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Basal
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Umbel
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
പെരിയ പോളത്താളി

About Crinum malabaricum

Crinum malabaricum is a herb belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family (Amaryllis Family). It is typically found in aquatic and submerged. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. Its conservation status has been assessed as CR.

Illustration representing the Amaryllidaceae family
Botanical family

Amaryllidaceae

Amaryllis Family

Crinum malabaricum belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family.

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