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Bomarea kalbreyeri

Scientific Name: Bomarea kalbreyeri

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

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Bomarea kalbreyeri

Bomarea kalbreyeri, also known (in gardens) as B. caldasii, is a tuberous plant belonging to the family Alstroemeriaceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a climber and may grow up to 3m.
  • The plant has heavy bunches of waxy orange red and green flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Alstroemeriaceae (formerly sometimes listed under Liliaceae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • B. caldasii (of gardens)
    • Bomarea caldasiana
  • Note: Some sources list Bomarea kalbreyeri as a synonym for Bomarea hirsuta.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
  • It can be found growing in trees.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Bomarea kalbreyeri is a climbing plant.
  • It produces heavy bunches of waxy orange red and green flowers, blooming from May to September depending on the location.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Habitat destruction is a threat, particularly from grazing cattle.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Wikimedia Commons
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu
  • DiversityOfLife.org
  • Dave's Garden