CupidÕs Bow (Achimenes) – Identified | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener

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We think it is part of the African violet family. It has been passed down from my great grandmother . Over 100 years old.

laura735 Master Identifier says:

Achimenes patents ‘Major’. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Achimenes_patens_%27Major%27_in_cultivation.jpg

September 22nd, 2019 at 1:31am
laura735 Master Identifier says:

You are correct it is in the African violet family. This looks like a type of Cupid’s bow (Achimenes). Check out two species from these included links below and if you have a match. Over 100 years, that’s awesome! Best wishes! Link to A. longiflora. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Achimenes_longiflora_05.JPG

September 22nd, 2019 at 1:52am

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