296 CXIV. SANTALACEX. | Omphacomeria. 
Muell, which at first sight closely resembles O. psilotoides, but the flowers are herma- 
phrodite, with the perianth-tube, stamens and style of Leptomeria, whilst in Omphaco- 
meria the anthers are much nearer to those of Hxocarpos. 
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ender. Perianth usually 3-merous. Endocarp not 
pitted. Tropical species. 
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Leaves rather thick. Perianth usually 4-merous. Endo- 
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1. A. filifolius, R. Br. Prod. 357. A tall shrub, with slender 
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2. A. triqueter, R. Br. Prod. 957. Very closely allied to A. filifotius, 
and probably a variety only, the stems and leaves rather thicker and 
the young branches slightly angular, the female flowers and fruits 
rather larger.—A. DC. Prod. xiv. 687. B 
ueensland. Endeavour river, Banks and Solander; a single specimen in Heb. C 
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3. A. foveolatus, F. Muell. Fragm. i. 212. An erect shrub of 6 to — 
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