Crinum piliferum Nordal

Amaryllidaceae, Inger Nordal (University of Oslo). Flora of Tropical East Africa. 1982

Morphology General Habit

Bulb 3–7 cm. in diameter, with a distinct neck ± 6 cm. long.

Morphology Leaves

Leaves spirally arranged, canaliculate ± flaccid, linear, 6–10 mm. broad, up to 30 cm. long, midrib visible, margin with distinct scattered hairs 2–3 mm. long, only the few central leaves with entire apices.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences Scape

Scape short and often entirely below ground.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences

Inflorescence 1–2 (–3)-flowered, subtended by 2 bracts soon becoming thin and papery.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers

Flowers sessile.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Perianth

Perianth-tube erect, almost straight, 9–11 cm. long; segments white with faint pink midstripe, narrowly lanceolate, recurved at apex, 7–11 cm. long, ± 1 cm. broad, connivent to a narrow funnel.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens

Stamens declinate; anthers yellow-brown, curved.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits

Fruit subglobose, with a small beak, greenish.

Morphology Reproductive morphology Seeds

Seeds few, globose, smooth.

Habitat

Open deciduous bushland, on red sandy soil; 250 m.

Distribution

not known elsewhere K1