It is a native of South America, and was first cultivated in 
this country, as it appears, by Mr Loddiges, previous to the 
year 1820. It flowers in December, at which season the 
specimen here represented was sent to me by my kind friend 
Mr H. Shepherd. To the same excellent cultivator, our 
Botanic Garden is likewise indebted for the possession of this 
species. 
Fig. 1. Male flower. Fig, 2. Stamen. Fig. 3. Female flower. Fig. 4. 
Style and stigmas. — All magnified. 
