Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
chaparensis
ID:
792469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hofreiter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 354 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791802



Common Names

  • Chapare bomarea
  • Chaparensis bomarea
  • Chapare bomarea flower


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Description

Bomarea chaparensis (also called Chapare Bomarea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Bolivia. It has yellow flowers with a purple center and grows in sandy soils and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea chaparensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bomarea chaparensis is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea chaparensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bomarea chaparensis

Bomarea chaparensis is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Bomarea chaparensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea chaparensis?

Bomarea chaparensis

What is the common name of Bomarea chaparensis?

Chaparensis

What is the natural habitat of Bomarea chaparensis?

Tropical forests and woodlands

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

Anton Hofreiter (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofreiter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067693-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.