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ACANTHOPHIPPIUM javánicum. 
Javanese Acanthophippium. 
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA. 
Nat. ord. Oncuwacex. (ORcmrns, Vegetable Kingdom, p. 180.) 
ACANTHOPHIPPIUM, Blume. —Supra, t. 1730. 
A. javanicum ; petalis triangularibus, labelli trilobi lobis lateralibus truncatis 
intermedio medio constricto apice ovato tuberculato basi utringue car- 
noso dentibus truncatis emarginatis inflexis. 
A. javanicum, Blume Bijdr. 353. tabellen 47. Lindl. Orch. no. 1. 
This plant, the original species of Blume's genus Acan- 
thophippium, was found by its discoverer in the woods of the 
higher parts of Mount Salak in Java, where it flowers from 
February to April. Our drawing was made from a specimen 
communicated in September 1844, by Messrs. Loddiges. 
It is a very pretty thing, because of the clear pale purple 
stripes drawn down the outside of the flowers, and the deli- 
cate lilac of the orifice. As a species it is readily known by 
its three-lobed lip having the centre division contracted in the 
middle, uneven and ovate at the point, and fleshy at the base, 
with thick fleshy irregularly-toothed sides. Fig. 1. repre- 
sents it. 
It requires the same kind of treatment as the well known 
Acanthophippium bicolor. It should be potted in turfy peat, 
in well drained pots, and liberally supplied with water during 
the season of growth. Water should be more sparingly sup- 
plied when the plant is in a state of rest, or in very dull, 
damp weather. A temperature of about 65° in winter, and 
from 70” to 80” in summer, with fire heat, is quite sufficient 
for its growth. The stove, or Orchidaceous house should be 
well shaded during bright sunshine. 
It may be easily propagated by taking the plants to pieces, 
but this should always be done when it is resting, and just 
before the season of growth recommences. 
September, 1846. s 
