Gloxinia erinoides

Photo by Leslie Brothers, copyright Smithsonian Institution
Grown at Smithsonian Institution greenhouses

Another photo of this variable species may be seen here.  This specimen appears to be darker-leaved than the basic species, and is possibly G. erinoides 'Red Satin'.  A photo of G. erinoides 'Polo Polo' nicely illustrates the potentially beautiful foliage.

USBRG 77-232