Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
762365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 119 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761698



Common Names

  • Orange Alstroemeria
  • Orange Peruvian Lily
  • Orange Lily


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea crocea 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 crocea 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 crocea 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 crocea

Bomarea crocea is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Bomarea crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea crocea?

Bomarea crocea

What is the common name of Bomarea crocea?

Orange Bomarea

What is the natural habitat of Bomarea crocea?

It is 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

William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63268-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.