- Most representative species of the flora of Lima
- The Amancay
- The roses
- Geraniums
- The purple bells
- Jasmine
- References
The flora of Lima within the urban perimeter is made up of a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees that can be seen in its hills, mountains, hills and desert dunes.
From the landscape, in the Lima metropolitan area, green areas have been developed in parks, gardens and berms, mostly in private clubs and public areas.
Flower of Amancay
Outside the urban perimeter it is possible to find varieties such as totora, sacuara, junco, caña brava, faique, chinamomo, bobo bird, myth, huarango and tara, among many others.
In the desert areas, the tillandsias and other varieties of thistles stand out. Finally, towards the regions of the Sur Chico and Norte Chico valleys, crops of various species such as panllevar, fruit trees, flowers and cotton can be seen.
Most representative species of the flora of Lima
The Amancay
It is an herb with green leaves and yellow flowers with a greenish interior that blooms once a year among the stones of the coastal hills of Lima and that only appears in the cold and cloudy season.
It is the emblematic flower of the city, in honor of which it was given the name of the Amancaes pampa, located in the northern part of the Rímac district.
Its history goes back to the traditional festivities carried out by the people of Lima from viceregal times until some 40 years ago.
The Amancaes festival was celebrated every June 24. In this pagan celebration, the capital's inhabitants worshiped San Juan Bautista, among a great revelry in which alcohol and the Creole jarana abounded.
Unfortunately, the amancay disappeared from Rímac and the pampa, as well as the tradition of the celebration that bore its name.
The flower only survives in the hills of Pachacámac, a region where it is possible to appreciate it during the 3 weeks after June 24.
The roses
Throughout their history, Lima residents have developed a great sensitivity for flowers, and especially for roses.
This spirit dates back to the times when the Franciscans filled convents with majestic rose fields.
Similarly, the fervor of the city dwellers towards roses is linked to the iconography of Santa Rosa de Lima, according to which these flowers were invited by the Saint to join her in prayer, to help her give a thousand blessings to the Creator..
Geraniums
It is the most commonly appreciated flower in Lima's parks, balconies and gardens.
This is because the climatic conditions of the city favor its growth and development without requiring greater care.
The purple bells
It is a creeper plant typical of the Miraflores and Barranco regions.
It commonly forms dense lattices on the walls, bars and railings of city buildings, which are embellished with their violet, purple and white flowers.
Jasmine
It is a plant with a white flower and a warm, spicy, fruity and tiled aroma that blooms during the summer. It is originally Arab and was brought to America by the Spanish during the colonization.
Because they are climbing plants, jasmine has great decorative value for Lima residents, who use them to cover bars and walls.
References
- Flora and Fauna of Lima. (sf). Retrieved on November 20, 2017 from: iperu.org.
- Lima - Flora and Fauna. Retrieved on November 20, 2017 from: peru-info.net.
- Lime. (November 6, 2017). In: es.wikipedia.org.
- Orrego, Juan. (April 9, 2010). The flora of Lima: Introduction. In: blog.pucp.edu.pe.
- Orrego, Juan. (2010, April 10). The flora of Lima: Las Flores. In: blog.pucp.edu.pe.
- Orrego, Juan. (April 11, 2010). The flora of Lima: The Trees. In: blog.pucp.edu.pe.