Bravoa sessiliflora Hemsl.
Sessile-flowered Bravoa
Perennial bulbous geophyte endemic to Mexico (states of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Puebla), growing in pine-oak forests and mountain scrub at altitudes of 1,400–2,800 m. Its tubular orange or orange-red flowers are sessile or nearly sessile on the erect floral scape. Also classified under the genus Polianthes in recent taxonomic treatments.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Bravoa |
| Growth Habit | Erect bulbous herb |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient; possible threat from habitat loss |
| pH Target | 5.8–6.8 |
| Type | Loamy to clay-loam with high forest organic matter content |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Loamy to clay-loam with high forest organic matter content
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
P
P
Every 2–3 years or when bulblets become abundant
Balanced NPK fertilizer at the start of growth and high-potassium fertilizer at flowering
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No documented toxicity known; caution is advised due to its placement in Agavoideae.
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Plant Health
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"The species is known mainly from historical herbarium collections (Smithsonian, Kew). Modern cultivation is practically nonexistent outside Mexico. In current taxonomy it is considered a synonym or close relative of Polianthes sessiliflora."
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