Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower)
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower nestled among dark green textured foliage.
Botanical name: Achimenes sp.
Common names: Cupid's Bower, Hot Water Plant, Monkey-Faced Pansy, Magic Flower, Orchid Pansy
Family: Gesneriaceae
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Achimenes species and hybrids are commonly grown as greenhouse plants, or outdoors as bedding plants in subtropical regions. The species have been extensively hybridized, with many of the hybrids involving the large-flowered species A. grandiflora and A. longiflora. Many of the species and their hybrids have large, brightly colored flowers and are cultivated as ornamental greenhouse and bedding plants.
Achimenes 'Coup De Foudre'
Achimenes 'Blue David'
Achimenes 'Alter Ego'
Achimenes 'Amie Saliba'
Achimenes 'Orange Orchard'
Achimenes 'Pink Glory'
Achimenes 'Argentina'
Achimenes 'Heart Choise'
Achimenes 'Canicula'
Achimenes 'Cherry Blossom'
Achimenes patens
Achimenes 'Apple Cider'
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/achimenes_sp.htm