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Nephthytis (Named after Nephthys)

(named after Nephthys, the mother of Anubis, the wife of Typhon). ORD. Aroideae (Araceae). This genus contains but three species of tall herbs, chiefly of botanical interest, and natives of Western tropical Africa. Spathes membranous, elliptic, acute; spadix shorter than the spathe; peduncle slender, erect. Leaves large, on long petioles, membranous, triangularly sagittate. N. liberica and N. constricta are stove perennials, the second species not being worthy of special mention. The species thrive in a hot, moist atmosphere, and like a light, well-drained soil, rich in humus. Plenty of water at the roots during the season of growth is essential.

N. liberica (Liberian). fl., spathe concave, expanded, ovate-oblong, shortly cuspidate, 2 1/2in. long, green; spadix shorter than the spathe; scape terminal, overtopping the leaves. l. on long petioles, sagittate, bright green. Stem subscandent. Liberia. 1881.