Appearance
It is a very large bulbous perennial plant, up to 2 to 3 metres tall, with a spread of up to 3 metres. It likes either full sun or partial shade. It is usually found on the edge of forests, but also at the high tide level close to mangroves.The white, fragrant flowers are in a cluster with 10 to 100 flowers on an umbel.
Naming
"C. pedunculatum" is considered by some sources to be a synonym of "Crinum asiaticum" var. "pedunculatum". The differences between "C. asiaticum" and "C. pedunculatum" are subtle. The latter tends to be somewhat smaller, but has broader petals, giving it a less fragile appearance.
Uses
"C. pedunculatum" makes a beautiful feature plant in a large garden. It prefers a fairly well shaded position. It is a good container plant if kept well-watered. The sap has been used as a treatment for box jellyfish stings.References:
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