p 
No. 161. 
DIOSMA AMCENA. 
UC Order. 
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This elegant sort has been cultivated for a 
considerable time under the name of Ovata; 
a name zn... given t to a totally —— 
species, (d 
Our pluit differs from Uniflora in the form 
of the flowers and leaves: the latter are 
shorter, broader, and of thicker consistence, 
distinguishing the two kinds at first sight. 
Like all the other Diosmas, it is a native of 
the Cape, and was introduced in 1798. It 
is a very beautiful greenhouse plant, flower- 
ing in profusion in April and May. It may 
be readily iim emer y me. and suc- 
ceeds in a nd peat in equal 
proportions. The pots ی‎ not be too 
large, nor should they have too much water. 
The leaves smell agreeably, but the flowers 
are scentless. 
An attempt has been made by some of the 
German botanists to divide this genus into 
four, or more; but it is at best rather doubt- 
ful whether the materials they pos 
would qualify them for the task; and their 
arrangement is not likely to be generally 
followed. 
VOL. II. U 
