THE ORGHID- REVIEW. [May, 1913. 
PHAIUS TUBERCULOSUS. 
THE annexed figure represents-the terrestrial Phaius tuberculosus, Blume, 
which was originally described and figured by Thouars. under. the name. of 
Limodorum tuberculosum (Orch. Iles Afr., t. 31), and for which an epiphytic 
species, now known as P. simulans, Rolfe, did duty in gardens for so long. 
The mistake was detected when plants of both were introduced by M. 
Fig. 29. PHAIUS TUBEKCULOSUS. 
Warpur about twelve years ago (O.R., ix. pp. 41-44 
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Messrs. Charlesworth 
ot both species (see pp. 130, 137)- 
& Co. have agatn introduced plants [ 
According to M. Warpur, P. tuberculosus grows on’slopes in the hig 
in half-dry humus, at an altitude of 1, t 
an intermediate temperature for it. P. simul 
lower elevation, and requires more heat and moisture. 
ans climbs on tree trunks at 
rh forest, 
200 to 1,500 feet, He recommends 
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