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Ceylon swamplily

Scientific Name: Crinum zeylanicum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crinum zeylanicum: Ceylon Swamplily, Milk and Wine Lily

Crinum zeylanicum, commonly known as Ceylon swamplily or milk and wine lily, is a bulbous herb with a rich history and distribution across various regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the bulbs of Crinum zeylanicum have been reported to blister the skin of cattle.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Crinum zeylanicum (L.) L.
  • Common Names: Ceylon swamplily, Milk-and-wine-lily, Pink striped trumpet lily, Wild Onion
  • Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Amaryllis zeylanica L.
    • Crinum latifolium var. zeylanicum (L.) Hook. f.
    • Crinum herbertianum (Note: This is mentioned in the context of historical classification.)
    • Crinum ornatum (Note: This is mentioned in one context.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Sri Lanka.
  • Has naturalized in Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
  • Also found in South Africa, North America, Honduras, and Cuba.
  • Grows in wetland environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grows as a forb/herb.
  • Bulbous herb.