DENDROBIUM. 217 
although introduced as early as 1824. Syn. D. moniliforme. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 4153. 
D. lituiflorum.—This is a beautiful Orchid similar to 
D. nobile in habit, &c., but slenderer. The pseudo-bulbs 
are about 2ft. long, grey, and pendulous. Leaves gin. 
long, narrow, deciduous. Flowers 2in. across, usually in 
pairs, in shape similar to those of D. nobile; sepals and 
petals amethyst-purple, paler at the base; lip deep maroon, 
Fig. 56. Flower of Dendrobium lituiflorum 
(% nat. size). 
with the front portion white. This plant may be grown 
in a pot or in a basket, and during the growing season 
it enjoys a liberal supply of water. Its blossoms are pro- 
duced in great profusion during the months of April and 
May. In form they are somewhat remarkable, being 
curved like a trumpet, with the mouth upwards, whence 
) 
the name of the species, as the “lituus” of the Romans was 
a slightly-curved trumpet. It is a native of India. 
Fig. 56; Botanical Magazine, t. 6050. 
