Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
762579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hofreiter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 114: 234 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761912



Common Names

  • Vargasii Alstroemeria
  • Vargasii Peruvian Lily
  • Vargas' Alstroemeria


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Description

Bomarea vargasii (also called 'Vargas' Alstroemeria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous climber native to the tropical regions of South America. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and produces bright orange-red flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bomarea vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bomarea vargasii is a yellow, tubular shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bomarea vargasii is a tuberous, perennial climber that is native to Peru. It can be propagated by division of the tuberous rootstock in spring or by seed. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Bomarea vargasii

Bomarea vargasii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Bomarea vargasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bomarea vargasii?

Bomarea vargasii

What is the common name of Bomarea vargasii?

Vargasii Bomarea

What is the natural habitat of Bomarea vargasii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Anton Hofreiter (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofreiter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029361-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.