Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
nematocaulon
ID:
762475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 22: 60 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761808



Common Names

  • Nematocaulon Bomarea
  • Thread-Stemmed Climbing Lily
  • Thread-Stemmed Alstroemeria


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Description

Bomarea nematocaulon (also called Thread-stemmed Bomarea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It typically grows in moist, shady forests, and features a single, leathery leaf and a single, yellow flower.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea nematocaulon is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bomarea nematocaulon is a bright yellow, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea nematocaulon can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Bomarea nematocaulon

Bomarea nematocaulon is native to Peru.

Bomarea nematocaulon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea nematocaulon?

Bomarea nematocaulon

What is the family of Bomarea nematocaulon?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the common name of Bomarea nematocaulon?

Thread-stemmed Bomarea

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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:34462-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.