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Bomarea acutifolia

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Basic Information

Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Genus: bomarea

Plant ID (slug): bomarea-acutifolia

Numeric ID: 4161

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Bomarea acutifolia is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - S. Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked[61, 105, 171]. Starchy[46, 181].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Bomarea acutifolia Yatzi PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Bomarea acutifolia is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.