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New achimenes. Achimenes is a genus of about 25 species of tropical and subtropical rhizomatous perennial herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. They have a multitude of common names such as magic flowers, widow's tears, Cupid's bower, or hot water plant. Achimenes. 1. A. Eeckhautei; 2. A Meteor; 3. A Belmontiensis. The Illustrated Bouquet, consisting of figures, with descriptions of new flowers. London, 1857-64. Source: 1823.c.13 plate 14.