Achimenes erecta ‘Intermedia’
‘Intermedia’ is probably a cross between Achimenes erecta (Lam.) H.P.Fuchs and its naturally occurring variety Achimenes erecta (Lam.) H.P.Fuchs. var. rosea. [GRA p.13]. See the individual entries for a description of the parents. Its name suggests that it is intermediate in appearance between them.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Paxton's Magazine of Botany, in a review of seedling Achimenes forwarded from York by James Backhouse, described Achimenes coccinea intermedia as having ‘fine bright scarlet flowers, smaller than the A. roseum, which is apparently its parent.’ [MB p.214/1847]. Achimenes rosea Lindl. is now considered a variety of Achimenes erecta and Achimenes coccinea is a synonym.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.4/1850]. Obtained from Kew Gardens, brought out from England by Captain P. P. King in 1849. In the confirmatory list sent by Macarthur to King it is marked with a ‘o’, meaning new to the colony. [ML A1980-3].
Notes
Published Aug 25, 2009 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Aug 25, 2011 - 03:05 PM
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Achimenes, Hot water plant, Cupid’s bow |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Achimenes coccinea intermedia |
| Confidence level | high |