the structure of the seed has been ascertained to agree 
exactly with that order. 
But, although an Ardisiad, it is quite a new form of that 
order, remarkable not only for its singular way of growth, 
but for the æstivation of its corolla, which is neither twisted, 
nor imbricated, nor simply valvate, but what is called 
induplicato-valvate; that is to say the sides of the lobes of 
the corolla are so turned inwards that they fit together where 
they come in contact, in the same way as happens with 
carpellary leaves. By this means each lobe of the corolla 
resembles the bowl of a small spoon, in the hollow of which 
lies a stamen. 
There is also another circumstance which deserves to be 
noted. Although the plant has no obvious sensible properties, 
yet it is filled in all directions with little tubes, or cells, or 
cysts, or passages containing a brown substance of unknown 
nature. This extends even into the pith; but misses the 
wood. | 
From the appearance of Mr. Griffith’s specimens, we 
presume that the plant oecupies very damp shady situations. 
Fig. 1. represents one of the flowers; 2. a diagram of the 
corolla and stamens ; 3. a perpendicular section of the ovary 
and calyx. | 
It is a stove plant, and requires to be grown in a humid 
atmosphere, where it may have a gentle bottom heat. It 
appears to succeed best potted in sandy loam, mixed with a 
little rough peat. Although it is one of very slow growth, 
still it will require to be repotted every season ; this should 
be done in March, so that the roots may not be disturbed 
during the growing season, In summer an ample supply of 
water should be given to its roots, and it must be syringed 
over-head night and morning when the weather is fine. In 
winter little water will be required for a few weeks; if the 
soil is kept moist it will be quite sufficient. 
The plant from which the accompanying drawing was 
taken seems disposed to ripen its seed ; this will probably be 
the only way of multiplying the species ; for its stems offer no 
means of doing so. 
