Description
Bomarea nervosa (also called Nerve-leaved Bomarea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It typically grows in moist, shady forests, and features a single, leathery leaf and a single, yellow flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bomarea nervosa is a bright yellow, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bomarea nervosa is a perennial vine that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.