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Bomarea involucrosa

Botanic Family

Alstroemeriaceae

Author

(Herbert) Baker

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• W. Bolivia
• C. Peru

Natural Habitats

• Rocky slopes
• montane areas

Flowering Times

• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec (Bolivia) May
• Sep
• Nov (Peru)

Fruiting Times

• Mar (Bolivia) May
• Oct (Peru)

Scandent or erect tuberous climbing herb to 3m. Coriaceous greyish leaves to 120mm x 15mm with sharp tips, pilose beneath, bracts to 20mm wide. Up to 20 yellow & emerald green flowers, with green segments, to 70mm long.

Further References

• Mobot
• Neotrop
• The Plant List 2
• FOPE
• Kew