since figured and described (Bot. Reg. 1740, p. 50), and the 
Genus differs from Hasranruus, amongst other things, in 
the form of the anthers, tube less expanded, perianth wide, 
the divarication of the two lowest segments, and the remark- 
able crown composed of six keeled, emarginate processes 
narrowed towards the base. Dr. Porprie’s plant flowers in 
ris or of Antuco, in South Chili, in November. 
Sent by Mr. Verrcn, of Exeter; also by Brinczs to Mr. 
Bevan, from Valdivia. Flowered in May 1842, in the 
open air. 
Fig. 1. Flower with the Perianth removed, showing the epigynous Teeth 
or Scales. 2. 3. 4. Scales removed from the Flower —magnified. 
