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smithiantha (iou)



smithiantha noun. M20.
[mod. Latin (see below), from Mathilda Smith (1854-1926), Brit. botanical artist + Greek anthos flower.]
Any of several Mexican plants constituting the genus Smithiantha (family Gesneriaceae), with cordate variegated leaves and red, yellow, or orange bell-shaped flowers, grown as house-plants.