abyssynica, A. Rich. (M. longispatha, Hochst, and JZ. Schim- 
periana, Hochst), except the very pale colour of the tunic of 
the corm, a character not likely to vary; to which others 
would probably be added could living specimens be compared. 
The flowers are fragrant. 
Descr. Corm one and a half inches long, flaggon-shaped, 
with a long neck, compressed and obtusely keeled on one side; 
base contracted and produced into an oblique sublateral disk, 
that roots from its under-surface ; tunic a very pale chestnut 
brown colour. Sheath short, scarious, mouth obliquely trun- 
cate. Leaves one to two inches long whilst the plant is 
flowering, about one-sixth inch broad, acute, concave, dark- 
green, rather fleshy, lengthening to six and eight inches when 
the plant is in fruit. ower one and a half to two inches in 
diameter, pale lilac, funnel-shaped ; perianth segments with a 
very slender claw and lanceolate obtuse blade, which is keeled 
at the back towards the base, keel pale reddish. Filaments 
inserted at the base of the blade, subulate, equalling the 
linear obtuse greenish anther. Ovary narrow; styles quite 
free, filiform.— J. D. H. 
Fig. 1, Scape and ovary ; 2, perianth-segment and stamen:—both magnified. 
