CAPRIFOLIACEAE. — HEPTACODIUM 619 



aequalibus, 6 mm. longis et 2-2.5 mm. latis; stamina 5, corolla paullo 

 breviora, filamentis glabris, antheris 2 mm. longis versatilibus; stylus 

 8 mm, longus fere ad apicem pilosus, stigmate capitato parvo. Fructus 

 oblongo-cylindricus, 10-costatus, sparse adpresse setosus, circiter 1 cm. 

 longus; calycis lobi oblongi v. spathulato-oblongi, obtusiusculi, nervosi, 

 utrinque minute pubescentes 10-12 mm. longi. 



Western Hupeh: Hsing-shan Hsien, cliffs, alt. 900 m,, very rare, 

 July and October 1907 (No. 2232). 



In its habit and general appearance this plant suggests a member of the family 

 of Melastomaceae and on account of the comparatively small flowers in terminal 

 panicles it resembles particularly Miconia. Only close examination showed that 

 this interesting plant belongs to the Caprifoliaceae. 



