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minute lobes on either side. Anther sacs nearly- 

 globular. Stigma above them. Wight Ic. t. 1716. 



Nilgiris : on the downs abundant after the summer rains. 

 Pulneys : near Kodaikanal and on the downs. Fyson 3108. 

 Bourne 504, 1858'^, etc. 



Gen. Dist. Widely distributed on the mountains of India, Burma and 

 the Malay Peninsula. 



DISPERIS. F.B.I. 148 ex. 



Ground orchids akin to HABENARIA (q.v.) but with 

 the posterior sepal and petals united as a small rounded 

 hood, from underneath which project two spreading 

 petal-like lobes of the lip which is adherent to the short 

 column. Anther lobes sheathing the polliniums spirally- 

 twisted and projecting outward on either side. Stigmas 

 on a thin membrane connecting these across the top 

 of the column. 



Species 20 in Africa and two in South India. 



Dispcris ncilghcrrcnsis Wight; F.B.L iv 160, CX 2. 

 Stem about 6 inches, leaves few, % to i inch, ovate, stem- 

 clasping. Stem above with sheaths. Flowers white or 

 reddish spotted with crimson : hood }4 inch. Lateral 

 sepals Yz inch. Projecting arms of the lip papillose, 

 curved back. Wight Ic. t. 1719. 



Nilgiris: near C>otacamund. Bourne ^2^2. Wight, Hohe- 

 nacktr. 



Gen. Dist. Mysore and South India generally. 



ZINGIBERACE/E. 



In Gen. Plant, and F.B.L a tribe of the SCITAMINEiE. 



Herbs with perennial rootstock and stalked leaves 

 arranged in two ranks with sheathing bases and at the 

 junction of blade and stalk a small thin flap (ligide). 



