Ok, these are pretty cool looking. This is a Seemania purpurascens.
The photos are from someone (who takes a lovely photo) on the gesneriad list. The question is..... there is a small debate.... if this is actually the flower of the S. purpurascens. There are reports that it could have a someone different look to it, and perhaps be more pinkish. Have you grown this? Do you have a photo of it???? Have you seen any good photos of this on the web?
Let us know..... comment on the post or write to nsavctc@gmail.com ... that will do it!
