[Rhabdothamnus solandri or New Zealand gloxinia], Martha King, 1842

A branch showing leaves and flowers of the new zealand native gloxinia by martha king. A cross-section of a flower on the left. The flower is orange and red. Prepared for the new zealand company in 1842. Folio c no. 16. Date: 1842. Place of creation: New Zealand. Dimensions: height: 37.5 cm (14.7 in); width: 27.6 cm (10.8 in). Medium: watercolor on paper. Collection: National Library of New Zealand. King, Martha (Rhabdothamnus solandri or New Zealand gloxinia)