2023年11月24日 · Crinum calamistratum, also known as the African Onion Plant, is native to Africa. It is specifically found in Africa’s west and central areas, especially Cameroon. It is a geophyte with underground perennial organs that allow it to survive rough seasons.

2022年12月27日 · Crinum calamistratum is an ideal aquarium plant; it is one of the most unique looking aquatic plants you can use as a background plant and for several other decoration purposes. Its appearance resembles that of an onion bulb-like structure.

2024年8月5日 · What Is Crinum Calamistratum? Crinum calamistratum, also known as the African Onion Plant, is an aquatic plant native to Africa, specifically found in Cameroon. It is characterized by its long, slender leaves that resemble onions, giving it its unique appearance.

2024年9月15日 · Discover how to grow and care for Crinum calamistratum in your aquarium. Find expert tips, care instructions, and links to related plants and fishkeeping articles.

2021年7月13日 · The Crinum calamistratum, also called the African Onion Plant, is a distinctive aquatic plant that adds flair to any aquarium background. They require high levels of light and CO² for optimal growth.

Crinum calamistratum is an aquatic angiosperm native to Cameroon. [1] It is known by the common names of narrow crinum or African onion plant. [2] The species was first discovered by botanist H. Gregory from a population near Kumba, Cameroon in 1948, and was described by Josef Bogner and Hermann Heino Heine in 1987. [3]

Crinum calamistratum from West Africa is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark-green, very narrow leaves. The curly leaves becomes 40-120 cm long. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum-species, and requires less light.