Bomarea edulis

Bomarea edulis is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Bomarea edulis 11.1 History 11.2 Bomarea edulis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Bomarea edulis was already described and the name validly published by François Richard de Tussac. It was not until 1837, however, that William Herbert reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Bomarea edulis is a species in the genus Bomarea which contains 120 species and belongs to the family of the Alstroemeriaceae (Peruvian-lily Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Bomarea edulis is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are lanceolate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped and pink. The plants bloom from June to August. The flowers are arranged in umbels.

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[edit] Distribution

Bomarea edulis is native to Mexico and Central America.

[edit] Cultivation

Bomarea edulis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Bomarea edulis

[edit] History

[edit] Bomarea edulis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

More pictures of Bomarea edulis in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Bomarea edulisfr:Bomarea edulis