1900 SUPPLEMENT—RECENT INTRODUCTIONS, &c. 511 
Macodes—continued. 
M. marmorata (marbled). A synonym of Dossinia marmorata, 
M. Petola superba (superb). A handsome, large-leaved form 
of one of the beautiful metallic-veined Orchids, having deep 
green leaves and golden markings, with open intervening 
spaces. 
M. Sanderiana (Sander’s). /. pale green, borne on a scape 
lft. high. 7. ovate, 4in. long, dark olive-green, with yellowish 
reticulations. Sunda Islands, 1895. SyN. Anectochilus San- 
derianis. 
MACRADENIA. WM. mutica is a synonym of 
Trichopilia mutica. 
MACRZEA (of Lindley). A synonym of Viviania 
(which see). 
MACRANOPLON (in _ part). 
Phelipza (which see). 
MACRO-. A prefix signifying large or long; e.9., 
Macrophyllous, having large or long leaves. 
MACROCERATIDES. A synonym of Mucuna 
(which see). 
MACROCHILUS. A synonym of Miltonia (which 
see), the correct name of Macrochilus Fryanus being 
Miltonia spectabilis. 
MACROCHLAMYS. Included under Alloplectus 
(which see). 
MACROCHORDIUM. Incloded under Hehmea 
(which see). z 
ace A synonym of Orania (which 
see). 
MACROCNEMUM. A synonym of Remijia 
(which see). 
MACROGYNE. A synonym of Aspidistra (which 
see). 
MACROLEPIDOPTERA. See Moths. 
MACROLINUM. A synonym of Reinwardtia 
(which see). 
MACROLOBIUM VUAPA. The correct name of 
the plant described on p. 189, Vol. IV., as Vouapa 
bifolia, the genus Vowapa being merged by modern 
anthorities under Macrolobium. 
ae A synonym of Arundinaria (which 
see). 
MACROPIDIA [erroneously spelt Macropodia] (from 
macropus, a kangaroo, with suffix ida; in allusion to the 
popular name of the plant, viz., Kangaroo’s Foot). Orb. 
Hemodoraceery. Kangaroo’s Foot. A monotypic genus. 
The species is a cool greenhouse, perennial herb, with 
the habit and inflorescence of a paniculate species of 
Anigozanthos (which see for culture). 
M. fumosa (smoky). ff. yellow, almost sessile in dense, 
unilateral spikes on the branches of the panicle; perianth 
tube Zin. long, much incurved, the lobes very oblique, nearly 
lin. long. June. J. radical or nearly so, lft. long, in. broad. 
Stem stout, 3ft. to 4ft. high. Australia. SyN. Anigozanthos 
fuliginosus (B. M. 4291). 
MACROPODIA. See Macropidia. 
MACRORHYNCHUS. Included under Troximon 
(which see). 
MACROSCEPIS (from makros, long, and skepe, a 
covering; in allusion to the size of the calyx). Orb. 
Asclepiadex. A small genus (three or four closely-related 
species) of stoye, climbing sub-shrnubs, natives of Pern, 
Colombia, and Central America. Flowers rather large, in 
clustered, axillary cymes; calyx segments five, ovate- 
lanceolate ; corolla tabe ovoid or broadly cylindrical, the 
limb thick, five-lobed, broadly spreading. Leaves opposite, 
ample, cordate. M. obovata, the only species calling for 
mention here, requires similar treatment to Physianthus 
(which see). 
M. elliptica (elliptic). . of a rich brown, soft and velvety, 
in clusters, and resembling those of Hoya carnosa. 1. elliptic, 
bright green, and, like the stems, thickly covered with soft, 
felt-like, yellow-brown hairs. 1899. A stove climber, every 
part. of which emits a strong scent when bruised. 
M. obovata (obovate-leaved). /., corolla yellowish-brown, lin. 
in diameter. November. /. shortly petiolate, 4in. to 6in. long, 
obovate, contracted above the cordate base. Western tropical 
America, 1884, Plant densely hirsute. (B. M. 6815.) 
Synonymous with 
MACROSPHYRA (from makros, long, and splawra, a 
hammer ; in allusion to the very long and robust style and 
the large bifid stigma). Orb. Rubiacer. A monotypic 
genus. The species is a stove, evergreen shrub. For 
culture, see Gardenia (to which this plant is allied). 
M. longistyla (long-styled). #1. cream-coloured, fragrant, 14in. 
to 3in. long, the style exserted nearly as much more; corolla 
tube hairy-pubescent, the limb jin. to lin. across. June. 
7. oval, broadly ovate, or obovate, acuminate, cuneate or obtuse 
at base, 2in. to 74in. long. Shoots tawny-hairy. h. 6ft. Western 
tropical Africa, 1845. Syn. Gardenia longistyla (B. M. 
4322). 
or onram SOLANI. See Potato— 
ungi.. 
MACROSPORIUM TOMATO. Sce Black Rot 
(or Black Spot) of Tomato. 
MACROSTIGMA (of Kunth). Included under 
Tupistra (which see), the correct name of M. twpistroides 
being Twpistra macrostigma. 
MACROSTYLIS (of Breda). A synonym of 
Corymbis (which see). 
MACROTOMIA (from makros, long, and fome, a 
eutting ; in allusion to the long divisions of the calyx). 
Syn. Leptanthe. Orp. Boraginer. A genus embracing 
seven or eight species of erect, hispid, perennial herbs, 
natives of the Himalayas and the Orient. Calyx five-~ 
parted, with long-linear segments ; corolla funnel- or nearly 
salver-shaped, with a long, slender tube, and five broad, 
imbricated lobes; stamens five, included; cymes dense, 
corymbose or spicate. Nutlets four, or fewer by abortion. 
Leaves alternate. The two species introduced thrive in 
any well-drained garden soil, and may be increased by 
seeds. 
M. Benthami (Bentham’s). 7. sessile, lin. long ; calyx segments 
tipped purple; corolla lobes dark maroon-purple, triangular- 
ovate ; thyrse 8in. to 12in. high. May. J., radical ones 6in. to 
10in. long, narrow-lanceolate, hirsute; cauline ones many, 
smaller, sessile, linear-lanceolate, acute. h. 1ft. to 3ft. Western 
Himalaya, 1884. Hardy. (B. M. 7003.) 
M. cephalotes (headed).* jl. golden-yellow, large, pubescent ; 
racemes large, head-like. J. silvery-canescent ; radical ones 
4in. to Sin. long, linear-lanceolate or lanceolate ; cauline ones 
shorter, acuminate. Stem 6in. to 12in. high. Orient, 1896. A 
handsome alpine. 
M. echioides (Echium-like). This is the correct name of the 
plant described as Arnebia echioides, in Vol. I. 
MACROZAMIA (Swan River Fern Palm). To the 
information given on p. 314, Vol. II., the following should 
be added : 
M. Fraseri. This plant is known in gardens by the names 
Zamia Kraseri and Z. Miqueli. 
M. Hopei is, according to the ‘Index Kewensis,” a good 
species, and not a variety of M. Perowskiana (more correctly 
spelt Perofskyana). 
M. Mackenzii is a form of M. Miquelii. 
M. Pauli-Gulielmi (Paul William's). The correct name of 
M. plumosa. Encephalartos Mackenii is also identical with this 
species. 
M. tenuifolia (slender-leaved). This equals M. Pauli-Gulielni. 
MADAGASCAR POTATO. ‘See Solanum in- 
dicum. 
MADEIRA VINE. A popular name for Boussti:- 
gaultia baselloides. 
MADIA. To the species, &c., described on p. 314, 
Vol. Il., the following should be added: 
M. Nuttallii (Nuttall’s). _(f.-heads sparsely paniculate, 4in. 
high, usually slender-peduncled ; bracts eight to twelve. 
Summer. J. linear-lanceolate, some or most of them opposite. 
Stem slender, lft. or more in height. North America. 
Perennial. 
M. sativa racemosa (racemose). _/l.-heads somewhat race- 
mosely disposed ; florets fewer than in the type. 
M. viscosa is a form of M. sativa. 
MZ@RLENSIA. A synonym of Corchorus (which 
see). 
MAGDALINUS PRUNI. ‘ee Plum—Iinsect 
Pests. 
MAGNOLIA. Lanrel-leaved Tulip-tree. When propa- 
gation by grafting is adopted, the deciduous kinds may be 
worked upon seedlings or rooted layers of M. discolor, 
or any vigorous-growing sort. M. grandiflora is the best 
