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EPIDENDRUM radiatum. 
Ray-flowered Epidendrum. 
e REN. e 
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA. 
Nat. ord. ORCHIDACEA. $ EPIDENDREX. 
EPIDENDRUM. Supra, 1838. fol. 53. 
$ Osmornyrum. Caulis pseudobulbosus v. fusiformis apice foliosus. Flores 
racemosi. Labellum adnatum, ssepius indivisum et cochleatum. Lindl. 
in Hook. Journ. 3. 81. Bot. Reg. 1842. sub folio 50. 
E. radiatum (Lindl. in Bot. Reg. misc. 1841. no. 123) ; pseudobulbis ovatis 
compressis utrinque tricostatis triphyllis, foliis angustis elongatis acutis, 
racemo denso multifloro, ovariis trialatis, sepalis linearibus petalisque 
lanceolatis patentissimis, labello cochleato crenato crispo, clinandrio 
trilobo laciniis lateralibus erectis carnosis intermediá truncatà apice 
serratä. 
Allied to both Æ. cochleatum and lancifolium, this 
pretty species is distinetly known by the round form and 
crisp margin of its lip, which moreover is almost notched out 
in the middle, and very delicately streaked with purple. Its 
petals too are both shorter and broader than in either of 
those two species. 
Its habit is precisely theirs; and the three, considering 
their constant flowering and very neat appearance, deserve 
a place in all collections. Besides, this species smells de- 
liciously of cinnamon. 
The accompanying figure is from a plant in the garden of 
the Horticultural Society, received from Mexico from Mr. 
Hartweg. We also possess specimens gathered in that 
country on rocks, at the Hacienda de la Laguna, by Dr. 
Schiede. 
It should be potted in turfy heath-mould, mixed with 
small pieces of potsherds. During the growing season an 
ample supply of water should be given, and the atmosphere 
kept as moist as possible. In summer when the sun 1s 
September, 1844. yi 
