single tree of it has long existed in the garden of the Valle, near 
Funchal: but I can learn nothing of the exact date of its introduction, 
or of its origin. I am indebted to Miss Youne for the beautiful and 
highly characteristic drawing. 
Descr. A climbing shrub, of extremely rapid and luxuriant growth, 
and remarkably elegant and delicate foliage. Stem erect and stout, but 
not thicker than the arm, covered with a dark-brown bark. Branches 
simple stigma. Ovary minute, green, angular, oblong, slightly hair, 
rodite. Lowe. 
Fig. 1. A single Flower, with its minute bracteola at the base. 2. ‘ 
rium and Style :—both magnified. 
