nie revolute and divided at the point. Anthers oblong, 
one-celled, attached to the laciniz opposite the divisions of 
their points, Germen‘globular: style very short... Stigmas 
two, long, erect. 
Although our description does not entirely correspond 
with that of Ditientus, yet comparing our plant with his 
figure, we can hardly doubt of its belonging to the same 
Communicated by our lamented friend, the late Joun 
Watker, Esq. in July, 1823.. Having been raised from 
seeds collected in Brazil, and sent to us by Mr. Frepsricx 
Sexo, who has resided several years in that country, where 
he has been most industrious in collecting subjects of 
Natural History. 
: = oa cd _ . Fi 4 : 
= The outline figures represent, 
1. One of the florets magnified, shewing the bractes, calyx, and staminiferous 
tube, 2. The staminiferous tube laid open to shew the Pistillum and Anthers. 
