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Crinum abyssinicum

Crinum abyssinicum Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Crinum abyssinicum
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Crinum abyssinicum is a species in the Amaryllidaceae family, native to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. It was first described in 1850 by Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Description

Crinum abyssinicum is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is part of the Crinum genus. It is indigenous to several countries in the Horn of Africa and the eastern part of the African continent, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. The species was formally published in 1850 under the authorship of Hochst. ex A.Rich. This plant is part of a genus known for its bulbous perennial species, often characterized by large, showy flowers. Its distribution is primarily within the regions mentioned, where it likely grows in suitable habitats typical of the Amaryllidaceae family.

Distribution

Eritrea · Ethiopia · Somalia · Sudan

Synonyms

Crinum schimperi

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