Pancratium (plant) been published using the name "Pancratium", but most have been transferred to other genera "(Clinanthus Hymenocallis Ismene Proiphys Stenomesson)." Only a few species are cultivated. "P. maritimum" and "P. illyricum" being the hardiest for outdoor cultivation, but shy flowering in cool areas. "P. zeylanicum" is sometimes grown as a hothouse container plant. , the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families accepted 21 species in the genus: Pancratium (plant) Pancratium is a genus of African and Eurasian perennial, herbaceous and bulbous plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae The flowers are large, white and fragrant. The perianth tube and the corona
Ornamental bulbous plant from introductions via Turkey, such as tulips, "Iris susiana", "Galanthus elwesii" and "Fritillaria persica". Clusius had a major impact on bulb growing in Europe. Through his later position as the Director of the Leiden Botanic Garden, he established the Netherlands as the centre of commercial ornamental bulb growing. It is therefore apparent that bulbous plants have served as food and symbols of religion and royal power for thousands of years. They have also been admired and used for the beauty of their flowers since time immemorial and by many civilizations. The list of the countries that have used bulbous plants