4G 



AFFINITIES. 



1. With E. incrassata Labill. 



■At one time I expressed the opinion that it was near the E. incrassata type, 

 but after carefully comparing it with the type, we agree that it is a species distinct from 

 E. incrassata, and from which it may be recognised by the narrow leaves, shorter 

 peduncles, cylindrical buds with very short pedicels, and with a much broader, shorter, 

 and more obtuse operculum. The calyx is also more cylindroid-urceolate and longer 

 than the calyx of E. incrassata. The fruits are also more sessile and more barrel-shaped 

 than "he accepted type of E. incrassata. 



2. With E . dumosa A. Cunn. 



In botanical characters it has very little in common with this species, the buds 

 and fruits being totally different to those of E. dumosa. 



3. With E . platycorys Maiden and Blakely. 



This species appears to be its closest affinity, from which it differs in the much 

 longer buds, and narrower, non-striatc operculum. 



