Description
Bomarea campylophylla (also called Campylophylla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are capsules. It grows in humid montane forests and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bomarea campylophylla is a bright yellow, bell-shaped bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bomarea campylophylla can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and carefully separate the rhizomes. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Bomarea campylophylla
Bomarea campylophylla is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist and wet montane forests.