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‘n the structure of the ovarium, which in the ori- 
withstanding its evident affinity to Psidiwm, differs from it entirely Ue 
‘ lum attached to the axis by its middle. We would 
ginal species has eight cells, each cell contaiming one reniform ovu 
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therefore amend its character thus :— 
Neuirris, Gerin. — 
ere se ee “@ oe. ny e . 
(Decaspermum Forst. Psvdit Sp. Linn. Fil.) 
Ovarium 4-10-loculare; ovulis axi 4 medio margine affixis. 
bryo rectiusculus ; cotyledonibus radiculé 
Flores axillares solitarii, v. terminales pani- 
Cal. 4-dentatus. Pet.4. Stamina receptaculo lineari inserta. 
Stigma capitatum. Bacca calyce coronata, oligo- v. poly-sperma. ‘Testa ossea. Km 
multoties brevioribus. Frutices (Insularum Maris Pacifict). Folia nitida, avenia. 
culatt. Fructus parvi. | a e . 
1. Nelitris Jambosella, Gértn. ; foliis ovatis acutis, floribus axillaribus subsolitariis, ovariis 8-10-locularibus. 
Hab. In Ins. Societatis, Forst. (v. s. sp. herb. Lambert.) : 
2, Nelitris paniculata nob. ; foliis oblongis acuminatis, floribus terminalibus axillaribusque paniculatis, ovariis 4-locularibus. 
Eugenia polygama. Roxb. MSS. | 
Has. In Moluccis, Roxb. (v. s. sp. herb. Lambert.) 
There is another genus bordering close upon Psidium; and which it has even been proposed to unite with it. We 
mean Campomanesia of Ruiz and Pavon. For the opportunity of inspecting the unpublished figure of this exceed- 
ingly rare plant, destined fora future volume of the Flora Peruviana, we are as usual indebted to our very liberal 
friend Mr. Lambert, who has also most kindly permitted us to examine a portion of its fruit, which he has the rare 
fortune to possess. The result of our investigation has proved highly satisfactory.. ‘The genus proves to possess very 
decided marks of difference from Psidiwm, both in the insertion of stamens, and in the seed, which has a granular 
testa the vessels of which are replete with resin, and'an embryo with cotyledons as long as the radicle and coiled up. 
{t-also presents the very unusual circumstance of an embryo ofa bright purple colour. ‘The character of the genus 
will therefore be - : | | : : NS ee scogeeas i, 
! : ~ CampomanesstA, R. & P. 
(Psidu Sp. Pers.) 
Cal. 5-partitus, deciduus. Pet. 5. Stamina receptaculo lineari inserta. Ovarium . Stigma capitatum. Bacca poly- 
sperma, non calyce coronata. Testa granulosa, resinifera, Embryo in se arcuatus, cotyledonibus radicule longitudine, 
Arbor (Peruvie). Folia lanceolata, integra, . flores axillares. Fructus magni, edules., Embryo coloratus, 
Campomanesia lineatifolia. £7. Perv. i 
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1, Flower-bud. 2. The same cut open. 3. An expanded flower divided vertically. 4. The ovarium cut across. 5. A 
transverse section of the placenta. 6. Anthers. 7. Pollen. 8. Fruit. 9. A transverse section of the same, showing the seeds 
imbedded in pulp. 10, A seed. 11. A vertical section of the same. 12. A transverse section of the same. 13. The radicular 
end of the embryo, showing the chalaza. 14, The other end of the embryo, showing the cotyledons. 15. The coty | 
ledons forced 
up from their natural position. 
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