surface, internally divided into five one-seeded cells, and is , 
described to be of a yellow colour. In our plant the berry 
is remarkably different; being composed. of five distinct, 
though coherent seeds, covered by a pulpy substance, with 
a scarlet external covering. . 
Professor Swartz ee the name of Acnanza to this 
genus, derived from the word ayavys, not gaping, because 
the flowers never expand. 
Native of South America and the West India islands, 
and requires to be kept in the stove. Propagated by 
cuttings. Flowers in August, September, and October. 
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