Crinodendron is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Elaeocarpaceae. Species are evergreen shrubs or small trees native to the forests of South America, but some are cultivated as ornamentals in Europe and elsewhere. They have narrow, leathery evergreen leaves and pendent bell-shaped flowers in red, pink or white.

Etymology

The generic name Crinodendron is composed of two Greek words: krinŏn, meaning lily, and dendron, meaning tree.

Species

Plants of the World Online includes:

Horticulture

In cultivation in temperate areas they require a sheltered location.