Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling & Neuendorf
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 71: 62 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770646
Common Names
- Trimorphophylla Bomarea
- Trimorphophylla Alstroemeria
- Trimorphophylla Lily
Description
Bomarea trimorphophylla (also called Three-Leaved Bomarea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial vine native to South America. It has bright green, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides, and prefers a sunny location.
Uses & Benefits
Bomarea trimorphophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bomarea trimorphophylla has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bomarea trimorphophylla is a species of flowering plant in the Alstroemeriaceae family. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks. The plant should be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Bomarea trimorphophylla
Bomarea trimorphophylla is native to South America.
Bomarea trimorphophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bomarea trimorphophylla?
Bomarea trimorphophylla
What type of plant is Bomarea trimorphophylla?
Climbing plant
Where is Bomarea trimorphophylla 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,