193 
Moshowing Rivers, Burchell 2298, 2457 and 2548 B; Vryburg 
Div., near Geluk, Burtt-Davy 11, 121. 
27. Rhynchosia Burkei, Burtt-Davy et Baker fil. [Legumin- 
osae-Phaseoleae]; species petiolis longis, foliolis terminalibus 
obovatis obtusis retusis vel apiculatis, subter sparse et 
pallide ee et racemis quam foliolis brevioribus et pauci- 
floris distinguit 
Caules nidteati’ ‘robusti, striati, pubescentes. Stipulae 
lanceolatae, acuminatae, striatae. Petioli 2-25-83 em. longi. 
Foliola terminalia obovata, obtusa retusa vel apiculata, sparse 
ciliata, 2-3 cm. longa, circa 2-5 cm. lata, petiolulis 1 cm. ongis ; 
foliola lateralia obliqua; pagina superior glabra et sparse reti- 
culata; pagina satanic sparse glandulosa, costa et nervis secun- 
dariis ‘prominentibus et sparse pilosis, foliolorum juvenilium 
nervis tomentosis. Racemi axillares, foliolis breviores, pauciflori ; 
pedicelli 1 mm. longi. Calycis lobi lanceolati, acuminati, 
pubescentes. Covrollam non vidi.—R. adenodes var. ?% robusta, 
Harv. in Fl. Cap. ii. p. 254 (1861-2). 
SoutH Arrica. Orange Free State: Thabanchu, Burke in 
herb. Kew (type); Zeyher 509 in herb Cantab. 
28. Rhynchosia Harmsiana, Schlechter var. Burchellii, Burit- 
Davy [Leguminosae-Phaseoleae]; FR. gibbae, E. Mey., affinis, sed 
caulibus tenuioribus, foliolis minoribus obtusis, bracteis minoribus, 
floribus multo minoribus, carinis concoloribus differt. 
Herba tenuis, volubilis, pubescens. a Arab pilis 
brevibus retrorsis pubescentes. Petioli 1-3-1-8 cm. longi; 
petiolulus folioli terminalis 2-4 mm. longus. Foliola acuta vel 
obtusa, supra et nervis infra minute strigosa, subter glandulis 
pallide fulvis sparse glandulosa; foliola lateralia obliqua; termi- 
nalia aliquanto rhomboidea, 1-3-2 cm. longa, 0-9-1-5 cm. lata. 
Pedunculi foliis longiores, 5-7-5 em. longi, floribus paucis (5-7) 
distantibus; pedicelli circiter 2 mm. longi. Calyx glandulis 
punctatus; lobi breves, lati, acuti; infimi multo longiores et 
subulato-acuminati. Corolla 5 mm. ultra calycem exserta, 
fulva; vexillum glabrum, purpureo-brunneo-striatum; carina 
concolor. Legumen strigosum, sparse hirsutum; rostrum tenue, 
ad 2 mm. 
Sourn AFRICA. Cape Province: near Komgha, 600 m., 
a small climber among shrubs, Flanagan 796 in herb. Kew (type): 
Van Stadensberg, Burchell 4746; Kentani, Pegler 2032; Humaus- 
dorp Div., Kromme River, Burchell 4860. East Griqualand : 
near Clydesdale, 750 m., a on shrubs, 7'yson 2073. Natal: 
Umzumbi, Medley Wood 314 
29. Rhynchosia Pentheri, Schlechter, var. Hutchinsoniana, 
Burtt- Davy et Baker fil. [Leguminosae—Phaseoleae] ; R. Pentheri, 
Schlechter, affinis, sed foliis sessilibus vel subsessilibus, calycis 
lobis hirsutis plus minusve glandulosis differt. 
Herba robusta, prostrata; caules striati, pilis patentibus 
hirsuti. Folia sessilia vel subsessilia, supra sparse strigosa, 
z 15088 B 
