The genus is regarded as an ally of Eucrosia, because of 
the tubercles in its orifice. 
This bulb should be potted in sandy loam and leaf-mould. 
In summer, while growing, it requires to be kept in a tempe- 
rature of 75° or 80° by day, and shaded in sunny weather. 
In autumn the leaves will naturally die off, when it should be 
kept in a warm greenhouse, quite dry, for a few weeks. As 
soon as the scape makes its appearance, which will be in 
spring, water should again be given gradually, and the heat 
increased. 
Eig. represents the tube of the flower with the base of 
the filaments, and the six tubercles of the orifice; 2, the 
ovary, tube of the flower, and tubercles in situ ; 3, a trans- 
verse section of the ovary. 
