Bomarea

Bomarea is one of the two major genera in the plant family Alstroemeriaceae. Most occur in the Andes, but some occur well into Central America, Mexico and the West Indies. Some species are grown as ornamental plants.

Species

Trailing lily

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderLiliales
FamilyAlstroemeriaceae

Observations1,634

Observations recorded27,383

General: Schickendantzia Pax and Taltalia Ehr. Bayer). Bomarea Leontochir Flower: -locular (1-locular in some Bomarea), placentation parietal Use: importance in horticulture, whereas species of Bomarea, particularly Appearance: ); flowers actinomorphic; seeds with sarcotesta — Bomarea 2.&nbsp

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 1,905
With media: 598
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Collections: INECOL, NY
Recorded in: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador

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Description
Vegetative characteristics
Generative characteristics
Taxonomy
Species
Etymology
Ecology
Habitat
Pollination and seed dispersal
As invasive plants
References

==Description== ===Vegetative characteristics=== Bomarea are terrestrial, erect or scandent herbs with resuspinate leaves. ===Generative characteristics=== The bisexual flowers have a campanulate to funnel-shaped perianth with free tepals.

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