Achimenes

Achimenes
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Gesneriaceae
Genus:	Achimenes; P.Browne (1756)
Species
	24; see text
Synonyms
	Achaemenes St.-Lag. (1880), orth. var.; Dicyrta Regel (1849); Eumolpe Decne. ex Jacques & Hérincq (1849); Guthnickia Regel (1849); Houttea Heynh. (1846); Locheria Regel (1848); Plectopoma Hanst. (1854); Salutiaea Colla (1849); Scheeria Seem. (1853); Shuria Hérincq (1861); Trevirana Willd. (1809);

Achimenes /æˈkɪmɪniːz/ 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.