260 List of the Plants of CMlc, 



tiago, which appears to be the rosti'atum, Cav. the other in the san- 

 dy meadows along the Cachapual going to Cauquenes. This last is 

 probably new. 



Erythrina. L.* 



Escallonia. Mutis. Three species are known : the nipa [E. ru- 

 hra,'Pevs.) and Corontilla, (JS. ?*esiwo5a, Pers.) These two trees 

 grow in the woods on the hills. The last is very pretty when in flow- 

 er. The racemes, hard and almost cylindrical, resemble a small 

 ear of corn, and hence the vulgar name. It would look well in gar- 

 dens. I have seen a variety with velvety leaves on the heights of 

 Taguatagua. The wood is useful for some kinds of work, but it is 

 not much appreciated. The leaves are employed in medicine, for 

 baths and vapors. The lun {E. thyrsoidea. Bertero,) grows in 

 woods near rivers. Its wood is solid, though it is not used. Its bark 

 is purgative. 



Eupatoriuin. L. Two species of this genus : the first is a shrub, 

 common in the woods of the hills ; it approaches the E. Iccvigatum. 

 Lam. It is called salvia, and its leaves are used in certain cases. 

 The second is common in breaks, and the sides of woods in the 

 mountains. I call it E. CJiilense. It is proper to remark that the 

 E. CJiilense, Molina, is only a synonym of the Flaveria Conira- 

 jerva. Pers. 



Euphorbia Lathyris. L. Vulgarly, tartaro contrarayo ; a plant 

 of Europe which is not rare -in gardens. It is a powerful drastic, 

 and should be exhibited only with the greatest precaution. The 

 inchsa {E. Sepyllifolia. L.) is indigenous, and grows on the sides of 

 roads and fields in sandy situatiohs. It is employed as a purgative. 

 Its infusion is given in certain urinary affections. 



Exacum Chilense. Bertero. A beautiful and small plant, very 

 abundant in the meadows, near rivers, and on the hills. It resem- 

 bles the E. pusillum, D. C. and quadrangular e. Willd. 



To be continued. 



*I met by chance with a branch belonging to a species of this genus. It was 

 loaded with flowers, and appeared to be recently torn from the tree. Tlie leaves 

 and petioles were armed with thorns as was also the branch. It is cultivated in a 

 garden in the capital. I have searched for it in vain. Having seen it only en pas- 

 sant, it was impossible to determine it. I think, however, it is originally from 

 Mexico, whence the seed has been brought. The elegance and color of the 

 flower make it worfliy of a place in iiower gardens. Since the climate of Santiago 

 does not prevent its-culture, I would advise the owner of the tree lo sow flio seed^ 

 >n divide thcui among amateurs.— B. 



