Status:
valid
Authors:
Chitt.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 50: xciii. 1925 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036706
Common Names
- Bomarea cantabrigiensis
- Cambridge Bomarea
- Cambridge Climbing-lily
Description
Bomarea cantabrigiensis (also called Cantabrigian Bomarea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Bomarea cantabrigiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used as a natural soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bomarea cantabrigiensis has bright orange-red flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bomarea cantabrigiensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The rhizomes can be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Bomarea cantabrigiensis
Bomarea cantabrigiensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Bomarea cantabrigiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bomarea cantabrigiensis?
Bomarea cantabrigiensis
What is the common name of Bomarea cantabrigiensis?
Cantabrigian Bomarea
What is the natural habitat of Bomarea cantabrigiensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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,