Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
albimontana
ID:
762305

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.N.Sm. & Gereau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 504 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761638



Common Names

  • Bomarea albimontana
  • Albimontana Bomarea
  • Albimontana Climbing Lily


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Description

Bomarea albimontana (also called White-Mountains Bomarea, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and orange flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea albimontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bomarea albimontana is a bright white, bell-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, green and rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea albimontana is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bomarea albimontana

Bomarea albimontana is native to Peru and can be found in the departments of Amazonas, Cajamarca, and La Libertad.

Bomarea albimontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea albimontana?

Bomarea albimontana

What is the common name of Bomarea albimontana?

White Mountain Bomarea

What is the natural habitat of Bomarea albimontana?

It is native to Peru

Species in the Bomarea genus

Bomarea acutifolia, Bomarea albimontana, Bomarea ampayesana, Bomarea anceps, Bomarea andimarcana, Bomarea andreana, Bomarea angulata, Bomarea angustissima, Bomarea aurantiaca, Bomarea boliviensis, Bomarea brachysepala, Bomarea bracteata, Bomarea bracteolata, Bomarea bredemeyeriana, Bomarea brevis, Bomarea campylophylla, Bomarea carderi, Bomarea caudata, Bomarea caudatisepala, Bomarea ceratophora, Bomarea chimboracensis, Bomarea chiriquina, Bomarea coccinea, Bomarea cordifolia, Bomarea cornigera, Bomarea cornuta, Bomarea costaricensis, Bomarea crassifolia, Bomarea crinita, Bomarea crocea, Bomarea densiflora, Bomarea denticulata, Bomarea diffracta, Bomarea dispar, Bomarea dissitifolia, Bomarea distichifolia, Bomarea dolichocarpa, Bomarea dulcis, Bomarea edulis, Bomarea endotrachys, Bomarea engleriana, Bomarea ferreyrae, Bomarea formosissima, Bomarea glaucescens, Bomarea goniocaulon, Bomarea graminifolia, Bomarea hartwegii, Bomarea herbertiana, Bomarea herrerae, Bomarea hieronymi,

Species in the Alstroemeriaceae family

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

References

Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
David Nelson Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305596-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.