Bomarea sp. (Bomarea)

Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) green plant stems with multiple narrow leaves climbing up a bamboo stake.
Bomarea hirtella

Botanical name: Bomarea sp.

Common name: Bomarea

Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorPink flowers

These plants are similar to their relatives in Alstroemeria, but many take a twining form. There are about 100 species, some of which are non-climbing, growing more like a ground cover, although the majority are climbers.


Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) orange yellow flower close up with a small insect landing on petals
Bomarea glaucescens
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) orange bell flower cluster hanging from thin green stems close up
Bomarea chiriquina
Bomarea sp. (Bomarea) light green seed capsules with small round vibrant orange fruit close up
Bomarea involucrosa


Link to this plant:
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