Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
762363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Handb. Amaryll. : 150 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761696

Common Names

  • Thick-Leaf Alstroemeria
  • Thick-Leaf Peruvian Lily
  • Thick-Leaf Lily

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Description

Bomarea crassifolia (also called the Thick-leaved Bomarea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy stem and bright yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea crassifolia 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

The flower of Bomarea crassifolia is a bright yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea crassifolia 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 crassifolia

Bomarea crassifolia is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in mountain forests, usually at elevations of 1,500 to 2,500 meters.

Bomarea crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea crassifolia?

Bomarea crassifolia

What is the family of Bomarea crassifolia?

Alstroemeriaceae

Where is Bomarea crassifolia 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:34408-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.