Raised from seeds collected at Laguna de la Molina in
the Banda Oriental by Mr. Tweedie. The plant grows likewise
in the province of Rio Grande do Sul, where it appears
to have been originally discovered by the late Mr. Sello, in
whose collections we have seen native specimens. It was
found by Mr. Tweedie growing in boggy places, the knowledge
of which fact will materially assist in its culture.
Our drawing was taken from a plant which blossomed in
the Nursery of Messrs. Osborn and Son, at Fulham, in April
last.
The 2-eneric name will be found explained at fol. 9,
D . Don.
1. Bracte. 2. Calyx and pistil.
3. Tube of tbe corolla witb tbe stamens.
