Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
762325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 700 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761658



Common Names

  • Boliviensis Bomarea
  • Bomarea Boliviensis
  • Bomarea of Boliviensis


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Description

Bomarea boliviensis (also called Boliviensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are capsules. It grows in humid montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bomarea boliviensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea boliviensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The plants should be divided into sections with at least two growing points per section. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Bomarea boliviensis

Bomarea boliviensis is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist and wet montane forests.

Bomarea boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea boliviensis?

Bomarea boliviensis

What is the family of Bomarea boliviensis?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Bomarea boliviensis?

It is found in wet montane forests in Bolivia.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:34388-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.