Metternichia
(named after an Austrian Prince Metternich, 1772-1859). ORD. Solanaceae. A genus comprising only a couple of species of handsome, glabrous, stove, evergreen trees, in habit similar to Brunfelsia; one is a native of Brazil, and the other inhabits Columbia. Flowers showy, shortly pedicellate, solitary, or a few at the apices of the branches; calyx campanulate, four to six-fid; corolla funnel-shaped; limb five of six-lobed. Leaves entire, somewhat shining, scarcely coriaceous. For culture, see Lisianthus. M. Principis (Prince Metternich-Winneburg's). fl. white, in terminal racemes; corolla funnel-shaped, with a limb of five equal segments. August. l. deep green. h. 3ft. Brazil, 1854. a neat and handsome compact-growing plant. (B. M. 4747.)