Drawn from a plant presented by Mr. Barcray, to the 
Glasgow Botanic Garden, which flowered in the month of 
October, 1826. It is a native of the Mauritius, and there, 
in all probability, grows upon trees. The figure given in 
the Botanical Register being drawn from a young speci- 
men, the bulbs were not formed, and hence, probably, 
Mr. LixpLey was induced to suppose the plant was ter- 
restrial. 
Like many other parasitical plants, it is easily culti- 
vated in common soil, which serves as a support to the 
individual, and as a vehicle for moisture. The roots that 
are thrown out from the base of the bulb lie nearly horizon- 
tally upon the surface of the earth. 
' Fig. 1. Single flower. 2. Summit of the Column, from which the Anther is 
removed. 3. Inside view of the Anther-Case. 4. Pollen masses. 5. Lip— 
Magnified. 
