Crinums (Crinum)

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crinums
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Other: All parts are poisonous if ingested
Uses
Cut Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flowers
Showy
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Propagation: Other methods
Bulbs, Offsets, Other: some old and established bulbs can be huge, weighing up to 40 lbs; crinums do not like transplanting
Propagation: Seeds
Other info: first flowering when grown from seed usually occurs in 3-8 years, Start indoors
Detailed Information

Crinums (Crinum species) have a very wide geographical distribution. They are **native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide**. This includes:

* **Africa:** Many species originate from various parts of Africa.
* **Asia:** Found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
* **Australia:** Several native species are found in Australia.
* **The Americas:** Some species are native to parts of the Americas, especially in warmer areas.
* **Pacific Islands:** Also found in some Pacific Island nations.

Because the genus is so widespread, it’s difficult to pinpoint a single “native region.” You would need to specify a particular Crinum species to narrow it down. For example:

* *Crinum asiaticum* is native to tropical Asia and Australia.
* *Crinum bulbispermum* is native to South Africa.

In general, the warmer climates of the continents listed are their most likely origins and current natural habitats.