Bomarea brevis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevis
ID:
762334
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herb.) Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 202 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761667
Common Names
- Brevis Bomarea
- Bomarea Brevis
- Bomarea of Brevis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bomarea brevis (also called Brevis, 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 brevis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bomarea brevis is a bright yellow color with a dark yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bomarea brevis 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 brevis
Bomarea brevis is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist and wet montane forests.
Bomarea brevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bomarea brevis?
Bomarea brevis
What is the family of Bomarea brevis?
Alstroemeriaceae
What is the natural habitat of Bomarea brevis?
It is found in wet montane forests in 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63243-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.