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XXVII. TYPHAOE^. 



known that this apparent combustion is due to a disease arising from the growth of a parasitic Fungus 

 {Famago), which covers the leaves with a black powder analogous to charcoal. 



Gaudichaud has divided Pandanus into several genera, the characters of which appear to depend on 

 the form of the stigmas ; these genera not heing described, but only figured, we shall enumerate here 

 only Sotdeyetia and Hderostigma, which are more distinctly characterized. 



The male flowers of Pandanus have a sweet but very penetrating odour. The leaves are used for 

 making sacks, in which Bourbon coffee is sent to Europe. The juice of certsun Pemdani is recommended 

 as an astringent in dysentery ; the young fruit is considered an emmenagogue. 



XXVII. TYPHACE^. 

 (Ttph^, Jussieu. — Ttphin^, Agardh. — Ttphace^, B.C.) 



Sparganium simplex. 



Sparganium. 



Transvei'se section of ovary 



(mag.). 



5. ramosum. 

 Pistil (mag.). 



