Crinum thaianum
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| Crinum thaianum Schulze (1971) |
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[edit] Common name
Onion plant; Water onion
[edit] Distribution
South Thailand
In Thailand the bulb is used in a cream used to soften the skin.
[edit] Description
Long, up to 60 inches (150 cm) (or longer), tough, ribbonlike bright green leaves grow from a bulb that looks much like an onion. White 'lily-like; flowers may form on a long stalk.
There are a number of varieties and forms available. A dwarf plant sold under this species name as Dwarf Onion Plant has yet to be determined.
[edit] Cultivation
It requires water temperatures of 72-86 degrees F (22-30 degrees C) and is popular with aquarists because it is easy to keep, tolerant of temperature swings and lighting variations, and because its leaves are tough enough to withstand the attention of herbivorous fish. Propagation is from daughter bulbs. It likes a rich substrate and additional CO2 encourages growth with space to spread and grow. It does well in a warm outside pond
[edit] References
- Hiscock, Peter (2003). Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants. United States and Canada: Interpret Publishing. ISBN 0-7641-5521-0.
