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STYPANDRA FRUTESCENS. 



This is a very distinct species of stypandra, and diners somewhat from Dr. 

 Brown's generic character, in not having the perianth equal. It was raised from 

 New Holland seeds in the year 1836, and although not particularly showy, pos- 

 sesses a considerable degree of elegance, and will form an interesting addition to 

 those already introduced. 



It appears to be allied to S. csespitosa of H. B., but from that we think it 

 distinct, as the flowers are drooping, not erect ; and the leaves are not sword- 

 shaped, but very similar to grass both in form and texture. 



The genus stypandra is exclusively of New Holland, and contains about six 

 species with the one now described, five of which species have been described by 

 Dr. Brown in Prod. Flor. Nov. Holl. : three of them are found in the vicinity of 

 Port Jackson and Hunter's River ; the other two from Cape Leewin to Cape 

 Wilson and Bass Strait. We are unacquainted with the locality of our present 

 species. 



In their culture they require but little care, and should be potted in peat, 

 loam, and sand. The species now described produces an abundance of suckers 

 from the root, and may easily be propagated by dividing them. It may also 

 be increased by cuttings and seeds, the latter are however not freely perfected. 



Fig. 1, receptacle, germ, and style ; 2, stamen ; 3, section of seed-vessel. 



