Thomocrin

Thomocrin is a genus of plants in the family Asparagaceae. It was described as a genus in 1913. The species in this genus are native to Africa.

The genus Thomocrin was established to accommodate a group of plants previously placed in other genera, most notably Ornithogalum. The distinctive features that led to its separation include specific characteristics of its inflorescence and floral morphology. While closely related to other genera within the Ornithogaloideae subfamily, Thomocrin possesses unique traits that warrant its distinct classification.

Species within Thomocrin are typically herbaceous perennials that grow from bulbs. They produce basal leaves and erect flowering stems bearing clusters of flowers. The flowers are often star-shaped and can vary in color, though white and pale yellow are common. The exact distribution of Thomocrin species is concentrated in specific regions of Africa, where they inhabit various environments, often grasslands or rocky outcrops. Research into the taxonomy and phylogeny of this genus is ongoing, aiming to further clarify its relationships within the broader Asparagaceae family and its evolutionary history.