Crinum jagus
Crinum jagus (J.Thomps.) Dandy

Crinum jagus is a species in the genus Crinum, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It was first described in 1939 by Dandy, based on earlier work by J.Thomps. The species is native to several regions across Africa and South America, including Brazil, South Carolina, Antioquia, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, the Gulf of Guinea Islands, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, and Peru.
Description
Crinum jagus is part of the Amaryllidaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their bulbous structure and showy flowers. The species has a wide distribution across tropical and subtropical regions, spanning from parts of South America to multiple countries in Africa. Its presence in both the Americas and Africa suggests a potentially complex biogeographic history. The species is documented in areas such as Brazil, South Carolina, and Antioquia, as well as in several African countries including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, and Nigeria. It is also found on the Gulf of Guinea Islands and in countries like Malawi and Mauritius. The genus Crinum is known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers and is often associated with wetland habitats.
Distribution
BR · SC · Antioquia · Global · Angola · Benin · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Ghana · Guinea · Gulf of Guinea Is. · Ivory Coast · Liberia · Malawi · Mauritius · Nigeria · Peru · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Sudan · Togo · Uganda · Zaïre · Guinée forestière
Synonyms
Taenais amplaAmaryllis giganteaAmaryllis jagusAmaryllis latifoliaCrinum bequaertiiCrinum congolenseCrinum giganteumCrinum laurentiiCrinum petiolatumCrinum podophyllumCrinum spectabileCrinum suaveolensCrinum vanillodorumCrinum petiolatum var. spectabile

