well-known genus Aphelandra, and thither it is accordingly 
now referred. 
Colourers are quite unable to give the soft and brilliant 
glow of the rich orange-coloured flowers, which may perhaps 
be compared with that of the ripest side of a Brussels Apricot 
. when coated by varnish. 
We presume that some part of South America is the 
origin of the plant, but upon that point we have no in- 
formation. 
