Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
pudibunda
ID:
762516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Linden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Exot. 10: 4 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761849



Common Names

  • Bomarea pudibunda
  • Pudibunda Bomarea
  • Modest Bomarea


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Description

Bomarea pudibunda (also called 'Coral Vine' and 'Coralbells', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist and shady habitats, with its stems reaching up to 3 meters in length. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are bright red, with yellow stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea pudibunda is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and containers for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bomarea pudibunda has white or yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea pudibunda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the clumps in the fall. The plant can be pruned to shape and will benefit from a light fertilization in the spring.

Where to Find Bomarea pudibunda

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

Bomarea pudibunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea pudibunda?

Bomarea pudibunda

What is the family of Bomarea pudibunda?

Alstroemeriaceae

Where is Bomarea pudibunda 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

Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63393-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.