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the albumen is homogeneous, entirely solid, without central cavity. The embryo 

 is lateral, a little below the middle. 



Other mentioned species of Gaussia are: 



G. ghiesbreghfii H. Wcndl. in Kerch. Palms 24>'5. Chamaedorea ghiesbreghtii 

 Hort. and Oreodoxa ventricosa Hort. It is a very problematic palm. 



Gaussia portoricensis Wendl. 1. c. (nomen) : is supposed to correspond to 

 Gaussia (Aeria O. ¥. Cook) attenuata Becc. 



Gaussia vinifera Wendl. 1. c, is Pseudophoenix vinifera Becc. 



