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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