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Preface.

With this pamphlet I purpose to begin a series of publications which will be devoted to the investigation of our Asiatic colonial Flora.

Up to this time, many different nations, English, French, Dutch and above all the Spanish, (to mention only the names of Branco, Virtar and Vipat), have taken part in the investigations of the flora of the Philippines.

Now that these in many respects little known Islands, have come into the possession of the United States, it will be an honor- able task for the American botanists to devote their energies to the plant world of the Philippines.

Realizing the importance of the theme, I have undertaken to work up the old and new collections belonging to the Berlin Museum.

Prof. Warsura has permitted me the use of his extensive ‘and extremely valuable Philippine material, which collection, with the duplicates of the plants that Mr. Merritt and Capt. Anrrn have been so assiduously collecting in the Philippines, and have sent to the Berlin Museum, has formed the most important foundation for my publi- cation. In order to secure a reliable starting-point for all determina- tions, it is absolutely necessary to compare the plants with the types contained in the Kuropean herbaria.

The work of the Spanish botanists, which was carried on with a diligence deserving of great praise, failed in many cases of the expected results, because they were not in a position to study the

originals of the early established species.

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As place for working, I have selected the Botanical Museum ot Berlin, where the collection of Cuming is well represented and where I can have access to a large mass of Indo-Malayan material.

By sending specimens to monographers outside of Berlin, Ihave endeavored to procure reliable type-material and in this respect I have received the kindly assistance of Prof. Raptkorrmr (Sapindaceae), Prof. Brecart (Palmae) and Dr. Branp (Symplocaceae), to whom I am greatly indebted. I wish also to express my thanks to the directors of the Kénigl. Bot. Museum, Geheimrat Excuer and Geheimrat Ursan, who have kindly placed the facilities of this Institution at my disposal.

To the several specialists of the Museum who have aided me in handling this large material and have given me many useful sug- gestions, I desire also to express my obligations.

We are only at the beginning of the study of this Flora; there is still an endless amount to do before we shall possess even a general view of this rich world of flowers, as at present, many

districts are still untrodden ground to the botanist.

Berlin, February, 1904.

J. Perkins.

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The synonymy of the Philippine species of Symphorema by

J. PERKINS.

In 1863 Turczantvow published the description of a plant of Cumina’s, in Bull. Soc. Imp. Nat. Moscou II, p. 212 (1863), giving it the name of Scxegleewia, in honor of Srrerus Sczparenw. The new genus was recognized by Turczantnow aw belonging to the Verbe- naceae, and has, as he says, the habit of the Sphenodesmaceae. The plant, being from Luzon, was named Scxegleewia luconensis. Brentoam and Hooxksr perceived that Scxegleewia must be united with Symphorema and cite Cumina’s number 648, on page 1159, vol. IL. of Genera Plantarum.

In both his Revision, p. 212 (1886), and in his Sinopsis, p. 202 (1883), Vipat agrees with the view of Benruam and Hooker, and in his Flora Forestal t. 75, Fig. F gives a drawing of the plant.

Luanos, in his Revis. etc. in Mem. Acad. cienc. Mad. 1858 reprinted in Fl. Filipinas ed. 3. IV. p. 105, has recognized, that Branco in his Flora had described a species of Symphorema under the name of a Lauraceous plant, and he identifies the Ltsaea luxonica of Branco with Symphorema tnvolucratum Spreng. Vitrar, in Fl. Filipinas ed. 3. LV. nov. append. p. 162 (18380), accepts the identi- fication of Luanos, and calls the plant Symphorema lixonica and quotes as synonyms Litsaea luxzonica Blanco and Symphorema in- volucratum Llanos (not Roxb.).

It seems strange, that Farapr Bianco, in his edition of the Flora de Filipinas, should have described this plant as belonging to

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from the Verbenaceae. Are Luanos and Vixar right, when they regard the Litsaea of Bianco as not belonging to the Lawraceae, but as a member of the Verbenaceae?

It is well known, that the original types of Buanco’s plants do not exist in any of the larger herbaria, therefore, if we wish to establish the identity of BLanco’s name with the name of Turczaninow, we must compare the description of Buanco’s plant most carefully with Cumine’s plant and Vipat’s plate.

As the leaves are described in Buanco’s diagnosis “hojas opuestas”, the plant cannot be a Lauwracea, opposite leaves never being found in that family. Branco further describes a very striking peculiarity of the inflorescence; he says “flores terminales en panoja, con los pedtinculos opuestos: cada uno con seis bracteas lanceola- das, grandes, coloridas; tres 4 cada lado: y contiene reunidas unas siete florecitas”’, i.e. in English: flowers in a terminal inflorescence, with opposite peduncles; each inflorescence with six large, lanceolate, colored bracts, three on each side, and each containing about seven flowerets. If we examine the plant of Cummc, we find terminal panicles with pedunculated cymes, each cyme with six large involucral- bracts bearing seven flowers. The description of the flower agrees well with that of Symphorema. “Cal... . figura de embudo” (funnel- shaped calyx). .... “Cor. de figura de embudo, y el limbo en seis partes redondas” (corolla funnel-shaped, and the limb in 6 rotundate parts). ... “Estam: once 6 doce” (Stamens 11 or 12). ... We see, therefore, that Buanco’s description accords with the character of Symphorema.

In the first edition of the Flora de Filipinas, he does not give a Latin name, but describes the same plant under the native name Balibai (p. 406), and at the end of the diagnosis adds the following note: “Conviene en algunas notas con el gen. Litsea” (agrees in some characters with the genus Litsea).

It is a curious coincidence, that to the same plant that Turoza- nmnow has named lugoniensis, had already been given the similar

name luzonica by Branco. Briever, the well known monographer

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of the Verbenaceae, in Engler’s Pflanzenfam. vol. IV, 3°, p.180, in- troduces apparently the same plant under the name of Symphorema Cumingianum Briquet.

The synonymy is as follows:

Symphorema luzonieum (Blanco) Villar in Blanco Flora de Fili- pinas vol. IV, nov. append., p. 162 (1880).

Sexegleewia lugonensis Turez. in Bull. Soc. Imp. Nat. Moscou II, p. 212 (1862).

Titsea luxonica Blanco in Flora de Filipinas ed. II, p. 284 (1845).

Symphorema Cumingianum Briq. in Engler’s Pflanzenfam. vol. IV,

3*, p. 150.

Balibat Blanco in Flora de Filipinas ed. I, p. 406 (1837). Symphorema involucratum Llanos non Roxb. in Fl. Filip. ed. I, vol. IV, p. 105.

I have examined the following specimens:

Luzon, Prov. Laguna (Cumine no. 648); Manila, Tanauan, at the base of Makiling (Wicuura no. 1794 in flower in May); Middle Luzon, San Francisco del Monte (Louur no. 4456 in flower in November); Bosoboso, Morong (Loner no. 4455 in flower in March); Mindoro Island, Palauan (Merritt no. 954 in bud in April).

This plant is also in the Vienna herbarium with the inscription: “Prov. Ilocos del Norte (Ylede Luzon)? Entre 1236 et 1237 coll. Cuminc”’. The numbers of Vipat’s collection which I have not seen are: Luzon, Prov. Manila, San Mateo (Vipan no. 501); Prov. Tayabas Unisan (Vipat no. 848). I have called the species “lauxonicum’’, not “luxonica”’ as spelled by Villar; the generic name is a neuter, being derived from ovuqogyuc (cumulus) in allusion to the congested bracts and flowers.

According to Virtiar the plant is widely distributed in Luzon. The Philippine species has glabrous leaves, while in both the other species, Symphorema polyandrum Wight and Symphorema involu- cratum Roxb., the leaves are densely pubescent, those of S. polyandrum being large and elliptical, and those of S. zvolweratwm small and ovate.

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Enumeration of some of the recently collected plants of

Anern, Jacor, Loner, Merritt, WARBURG AND OTHERS.

Leguminosae by J. PerKis.

Mimosoideae.

Pithecolobium Mart. 1. Pithecolobium acle Vid. Luzon, Pr. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1635; in flower in March 1903); Pr. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merri. no. 2047; a. 1903); Mindanao Isl, Davao (Warsure no. 14686; in fruit in June 1888). Pithecolobium angulatum Benth. Luzon, Pr. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 12821; in fruit in March 1888); Mindoro Isl., Baco River (Merrit no. 1799; in fruit in April 1903). 3. Pithecolobium dulce Benth. Luzon, Manila (WarsurG no. 12565; in 1888); Merri no. 654; in flower in January 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1640; in flower in March 1903); Panay Isl., Hoilo (Merrix no. 2410; in flower in April 1903). 4. Pitheecolobium lobatum Benth. Luzon, Manila (Warsura no. 12916; March 1888); Pr. Bataan (Warpure no. 13742); Pr. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2013; in fruit); Sampaloc (Warsure no. 12822; March 1888); M.-Luzon, Bordeos (Warsura no. 13741); Mindoro Isl., Pinamalayan

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(Merrit no. 2153; May 1903); Pola (Merrm no. 2212, 2376, 2474; in fruit); Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warpure no. 14685).

5. Pitheeolobium montanum Benth. Culién Isl. (Merrm no. 579; in flower in December 1902).

6. Pithecolobium Saman Benth. Luzon, Manila (Merri no. 11; in flower in April 1902).

7. Pithecolobium subacutum Benth. North Luzon, Cagayan (Warsure no. 11514); Pr. Isabela, Malunu (Warsure no. 12091); Pr. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1622; in flower in March 1903); Tanay (Merri no. 2330; in fruit in May 1903).

8. Pithecolobium sp. (affinis P. lobato Benth.). Luzon, Pr. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrmi no. 1306; in fruit in February 1903).

Wallaceodendron Koorders

1. Wallaceodendron celebiea Koorders. Luzon, Pr. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2026, in fruit 1903).

From a geographical standpoint, it is interesting to observe that some plants first described as coming from Celebes are now recorded as indigenous members of the flora of the Phi- lippine Islands. The genus Wallaceodendron was first collected by Koorprrs, on his trip through Minahassa, and described by him in Mededeel. van’s Lands Plantentuin XV, (1898) 446 et 630. We have in the family of the Anacardiaceae a similar case, the genus Koorderstodendron being first discovered in Celebes, and now observed in our colony by Auern (cf. the enumeration of the Anacardiaceae).

Albizzia Durazz. 1. Albizzia julibrissin Durazz. Luzon, Pr. Rizal, Bosoboso (Mrrritt no. 1865; in fruit in April 1903).

2. Albizzia procera Teysm. et Binn. Luzon, Pr. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AqerN no. 69; 1902); Pr. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1024; a. 1903); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merritt no, 1213; Jan, 1903),

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Albizzia retusa Benth.

Luzon, Pr. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1516, in fruit a.1903).

Albizzia saponaria Blume.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12424); Luzon, Pr. Pam- pangas, Arayat (Merritt no. 1390; March 1903); Pr. Nueva Keija, Rosales (WarpurG no. 13738); Pr. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrit no. 1515; in fruit a. 1903); Luzon Central, Mariveles (Warsure no. 12912); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merritt no. 2213, 2451, 2469; in flower a. 1903); Mindanao Isl. Taumu (War- BurRG no. 14683).

Acacia Willd.

1. Aeacia caesia Willd.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12090).

2. Aeacia Farnesiana Willd.

Luzon, Pr. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1641; in flower in March 1903).

3. Acacia pennata Willd.

North Luzon, Cagayan, Alcala (WarBure no. 11735); Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 12655, 12914; March 1888); Pr. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 12820; in flower in March 1888); Pr. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1660; in flower in March 1903).

4. Aeacia Richei A. Gray.

Luzon, Pr. Batale, Botulan (Warsure no. 13739); Pr. Zambales, Subig and vicinity (Mrrrm. no. 2114; in flower in April 1903).

This species of Acacia belongs to the Section Phyllodineae, the larger part of which occurs only in Australia, there being only a few species of this group which are not found there.

Bentham calls these species: “Insulares, Australiae exules”’. He mentions A. Richer A. Gray as occurring in the islands of the South Pacific, and as probably observed by OtpHam in For- mosa. In Vipat’s papers the species is not mentioned.

Leucaena Benth.

1. Leucaena glauca Benth.

Luzon, Manila (Merritt no. 49; in flower in May 1902); (War- purG no. 12915); Pr. Tayabas, Sampaloc (WarsBurG@ no. 12819; March 1888); Pr. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1880; in flower in April 1903).

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Mimosa Linn. . Mimosa pudieca Linn. Luzon, Pr. Isabela, Santa Maria (Merritt no. 199; in flower in June 1902); Pr. Tayabas, Luzena (Merri no. 2417; in flower in April 1903). Prosopis Linn. . Prosopis juliflora DC. Luzon, Manila (Merritt no. 370; in flower in August 1902).

Adenanthera Linn.

. Adenanthera pavonina Linn. Luzon, Pr. Zambales, Subig (Merritt no. 1977; April 1903).

Entada Adans.

. Entada seandens Benth.

North Luzon, Pr. Isabela, Digamai (Warsure no. 12044).

Parkia R. Br.

. Parkia Roxburghii Don. Luzon Central, Mariveles (Warsure no. 12917).

Caesalpinioideae.

Cynometra Linn. . Cynometra bijuga Span. Luzon Central, Siniloan (Warsure no. 13740).

Tamarindus Linn.

. Tamarindus indiea Linn.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12426); Pr. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2318; in flower in May 1903); Pr. Zambales, Subig and vicinity (Merrit no. 2098; in flower in April 1903); Ro- sales, Pangasinan (Merritt no. 273; in flower in May 1902); Mindanao Isl, Surigao (AnuRN no. 315).

Afzelia Sm.

. Afzelia bijuga A. Gray.

Luzon, Pr. Camarines Sur (AnERN no. 208); Pr. Zambales, Ataula (Warpure no. 13748); Subig (Merrmi no. 1750; in flower in

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April 1903); Mindoro Isl., Abonaban (Merrm. no. 2184; in flower in May 1903); Pola (Merrm. no. 2250; in flower in May 1903); Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumu (Warsure no. 14690).

Bauhinia Linn. Sect. I. Pauletia. Bauhinia acuminata L. Luzon, Manila. From a garden (Warsure no. 13004 in flower in June). This species is widely distributed in Tropical Asia.

Sect. IT. Pileostigma. Bauhinia malabariea Roxb. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Mt. Alban, a large forest-tree (WarBuURG no. 12904, with fruit in March.).

Sect. III. Lysiphyllum. Bauhinia Blanecoi Baker. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Mrerrm no. 1972 with fruit in April); Prov. Zambales, Palawig (Warpure no. 13746).

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Bauhinia Aherniana Perk. pn. sp. Shrubby, young branches brown-pilose, older ones glabrescent. Leaves distinctly cordate, bifid 2/, way down, sinus rather narrow, papyraceous, 5— 6,5 em long, 6—S8 cm broad, above downy at first, later glabrescent, beneath softly pubescent, lobes round; nerves 9—10; petiole 3,25 —4 em long with a few long hairs especially at the slightly thickened ends; stipules broadly obovate, 5 mm long. Flowers in pyramidal terminal racemes, 8 em long; pedicels spreading, thinly pilose, 4—5,5 cm long; bracts ovate, apex acuminate, on both sides rusty-pilose, 5mm long, deciduous; buds 1,5—2 cm long, the broadly, ovoid upper part much exceeding the cylin- drical base. Calyx brown-pubescent, limb splitting into ovate- lanceolate segments with an acuminate apex, 2,5cm long, 5mm wide, tube slightly dilating toward the base, 7mm long. Petals 5, subequal, broadly oblong, obtuse, short-clawed, 2,5 cm long, 1,5 em wide, subglabrous within, densely red-brown-pilose ex- ternally. Stamens 10, 38 fertile, 7 staminodial, linear-oblong. Ovary distinctly stalked, densely silky, style thickly silky, ],3 cm long, stigma large, peltate.

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Mindoro Island, Baco (Merrit no. 1237, in flower in January).

Nearly related to B. ferruginea Roxb., from which it differs in the texture and the very slightly cordate base of the leaves.

5. Bauhinia antipolana Perk. n. sp. A shrubby climber, branches moderately stout, younger branches pubescent, older ones gla- brescent, tendrils compressed, circinate, pubescent. Leaves roundish, base cordate, bifid 1/, to 4/, down, sinus rather wide, coriaceous, 4—7,5 cm long and broad, sometimes a little longer than broad, glabrous above, shortly, thinly rusty-pubescent beneath, 13—15-nerved; lobes subacute; petiole 1,5—2,5 cm long. Flowers in lax long peduncled copious terminal racemes, 8—18 cm long, lower flowers usually deciduous; bracts ulti- mately deciduous, ovate-acute; pedicel 3—3,5 cm long, densely rusty-tomentose or velvety; buds narrowly clavate, 1,5—2 cm long, the narrowly fusiform upper part rather longer than the narrow slightly infundibuliform base. Calyx rusty-velutinous or subsilky, limb splitting into reflexed equal linear-lanceolate lobes, 2cm long, 4mm wide, infundibular lower part 1 cm long. Petals 5, subequal, oblanceolate, clawed, about 2,4 cm long, 6 mm wide, externally rusty-silky. Stamens 5, 3 fertile, linear-oblong, filaments of fertile stamens uniform. Ovary distinctly stalked, den- sely silky, style silky, stout, about 1,2 cm long, stigma large peltate.

Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Mmrrity no. 1317, in flower in February).

This species is probably closely allied to Bauhinia ferru- ginea Roxh., but differs from it in the leaf-lobes which are more acute in our specimen, in the more numerous nerves, and in the shape of the calyx-tube.

6. Bauhinia Cumingiana (Benth.) Vill. Cebti Island (Cumme no. 1785); Samar Island (Jacgor no. 939, 942); Mindanao, Island Davao, Taumu (Warsoure no. 14687); North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12089); Isabela, Di- gamai (Warsure no. 12046); Middle Luzon, Polillo (War- pure no. 13744); Mariveles (WarBure no. 12903); Bordeos (War- BuRG no. 13745).

7. Bauhinia ferruginea Roxb. Island of Paragua, Ewiig River (Merrm. no. 731, with buds in Feb.).

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I have determined this specimen as Bauhinia ferruginea Roxb., as it agrees in many of its characters with that plant. King, however, in his description of B. ferruginea Roxb., Ma- terials for Fl. Malay Peninsula no. 9 p. 184 (1897), describes the leaves as being glabrous beneath, while the leaves of this plant are pubescent.

8. Bauhinia leptopus Perk. n. sp. Shrubby climber, branches slender, younger branches thinly rusty-pubescent, later glabres- cent, tendrils compressed, slender, thinly but persistently rusty- pubescent. Leaves ovate, truncate or very shallowly cordate, coriaceous, 3,5—5,5 cm long, 3—4cm wide, above glabrous, beneath subglabrous, on the nerves minutely puberulous, 5-nerved; petiole 0,6—1,5 cm long, glabrous, thickened at both ends. Flowers in dense terminal, pyramidal racemes, pedicels rusty-silky, slender erecto-patent, lower ones 7—8 cm long; buds clove-shaped, the cylindrical base about as long as the spherical apiculate portion. Calyx aureo-silky, splitting into 5 subequal ovate, shortly acuminate lobes, 7 mm long, 3,5 mm wide, tube shortly and obliquely curved, sulcate, 3 mm long. Petals 5, externally rusty-silky, 1,5 cm long, 9 mm wide, rotun- date, orbicular, shortly clawed. Stamens 13, 3 fertile, 10 stami- nodial; staminodia glabrous, subulate, apex acuminate, with small abortive anthers. Ovary rusty-pubescent, stalked, with the stalk adnate to the calyx-tube, stigma large, peltate, terminal.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warpure no. 12824 in flower in March).

This species is related to Bauhinia bidentata Jack, our plant, however, has a shorter calyx-tube and larger petals.

9. Bauhinia Merrilliana Perk. n. sp. Shrubby, reaching 8—9m in length, with slender, zig-zag, glabrescent branches. Leaves roundish, base shallowly cordate, bifid 1/,—?/; down, sinus rather wide, papyraceous, 2,5—4,5 long, always about as broad as long, glabrous above, pubescent only on the nerves beneath, 9-nerved, lobes rounded, obtuse; petiole 1,5—2 cm long, younger tomentose, older pubescent, thickened at both ends. Flowers in terminal, shortly peduncled, many flowered racemes, 7-13 cm long, white, turning yellow, fragrant (ex Merrill), lower flowers usually deciduous; bracts ultimately deciduous, 8 mm long, 2mm

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wide, lanceolate, silky on both sides; pedicels 6 mm long, slender, rusty -tomentose; buds club-shaped, 1,2 cm long, tapering from the blunt apex to the base. Calyx rusty-velvety, limb splitting into obovate-lanceolate, acuminate lobes, 9—11mm long, 4mm wide, infundibular part 6 mm long. Petals 5, subequal, ovate, distinctly clawed, 1,2 cm long, 6 mm wide, on both sides with long silky hairs. Stamens 5, 3 fertile, 2 staminodial, linear, oblong, filaments uniform, glabrous. Ovary densely rusty- tomentose, stalk 5 mm long, tomentose as is the style, 6 mm long; stigma peltate. Pod dark brown, shiny, 11—12 cm long, 3.cm wide, tapering slightly to both ends, woody. Seeds from 5—7, much compressed, orbicular, dark brown, 1,3 cm long, 9mm wide.

Island of Paragua, Ewiig River (Merrity no. 694; in flower in February).

Bauhinia nymphaeifolia Perk. n. sp. Shrubby, branches cupreo-fusco-tomentose, subterete. Leaves roundish, base deeply cordate, bifid 1/,—1!/, down, sinus narrow, subcoriaceous, 5—12 cm long, rather broader than long, above cupreo-fusco- velvety at first, later shining, glabrous, beneath densely cupreo- fusco-tomentose especially at the nerves, 12—13-nerved; lobes rotundate ; petiole 3— 5 cm long, cupreo-fusco- tomentose, slightly thickened at both ends. Flowers in copious, lax terminal race- mes, 2—5 cm long; pedicels silky, erecto-patent, the lower 3—4cm long, bracts at the base usually deciduous, 1 mm long, ovate, acute, tomentose; bracteoles very small; bud 1,5 cm long, the narrowly -infundibuliform base much shorter than the ovoid apiculate upper part. Calyx closely cupreo-fusco-velvety, limb splitting into 5 subequal, reflexed, broadly lanceolate lobes, 8 mm long, 2,5 mm wide; tube narrow-infundibuliform, 5 mm long. Petals subequal, 2 being somewhat smaller than the others, about 9mm wide, 10 mm long, externally cupreo-fusco-hirsute, margins slightly wavy. Stamens 5, 3 fertile, 2 staminodial very minute, hirsute, scale-like; filaments hirsute. Ovary short- stalked, hirsute, style short, 7 mm long, stigma peltate.

Philippines (Cumine no. 1180).

This species is related to Bauhinia Cumingiana from which, however, it is readily distinguished by the more rotundate and thickly pubescent leaves.

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Bauhinia Pinchotiana Perk. n. sp. A shrubby climber, branches subterete, soon glabrescent, tendrils circinate, compressed, thinly pubescent at the apex. Leaves roundish, shallowly cordate, bifid ‘/, down, sinus narrow, coriaceous, 2,5—4cm long, always a little longer than broad, above glabrous, beneath thinly pilose; lobes acute; nerves 10—11; petiole 1,7—1 cm glabrous. Flowers in dense pyramidal racemes, 7—13 cm long; pedicels rusty-pubescent, erecto-patent, the lower 2 em long, bracts ultimately deciduous, 1—2 mm long; buds 1,5—2 em long, Clavate, the slightly obliquely curved base much longer than the ovoid upper portion. Calyx rusty-pubescent splitting into 5 subequal lanceolate lobes, 1em long and 2mm wide, tube nar- rowly infundibuliform, 1 cm long, 2 mm wide at the apex. Petals 5, broadly oblanceolate, rather long-clawed, 7 mm long and 3mm wide, sparsely rusty-pubescent externally. Stamens 5, 3 fertile, 2 staminodial. Ovary small, not stalked, rusty- tomentose, style almost wanting, stigma peltate.

Philippines: Cumine no. 1119.

Bauhinia Pinchotiana Perk. and Bauhinia Merrilliana Perk.

are related, but differ in the shape of the leaf-lobes, in the number of the nerves, and the texture of the leaves, and in the shape of the buds. Cumtne’s plant has been determined as Bauhima semibifida Roxb., from which it differs by its acute leaf- lobes. Bauhinia Warburgii Perk. n. sp. Shrubby, stout, glabrous. Leaves roundish, base shallowly cordate, bifid 1/, down, sinus narrow, subcoriaceous, 5,5—8,5 cm long, rather longer than broad, shining and glabrous above, with short scattered brown hairs beneath; nerves 12—13; lobes round; petiole 2—2,5 em long, glabrous; stipules broadly obovate, glabrous, 6 mm long, very deciduous. Flowers in lax terminal racemes, about 5 cm long, lower flowers deciduous; pedicel 3,5—4 cm long, aureo- fusco-pubescent. Calyx aureo-fusco-pubescent, limb splitting into 5 subequal, lanceolate lobes, 2—2,4cem long, 5mm wide, tube cylindrical, sulcate, slightly tapering toward the base, 3—5,5 cm long. Petals 5, obovate, shortly clawed, externally rusty-silky, glabrous within, 3—3,5 cm long, 1—1,5 em wide. Ovary small, shortly stalked, 6—7-ovuled, densely silky; style thick, silky, 1 em long.

Luzon, Proy. Tayabas, Sampaloc (WarsurG no. 12823),

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This plant is easily distinguished from Bauhinia ferruginea Roxb. by the shape and length of the calyx-tube, the exter- nally thinly pubescent petals, and the leaves which are beneath pubescent.

Sect. V Casparia. Bauhinia Kappleri Sagot. Middle Luzon, Arayat (Warpure no. 13743).

Ursan in his extremely interesting morphological investi- gations in regard to the genus Bauhinia (in Ber. deutsch. bot. Ges. III [1885] p. 83), takes occasion to describe the peculiar species Bauhinia Krugii. He states that the specimens he had examined evidently came from cultivated shrubs. Later he dis- covered that Sacor (in Ann. sc. nat. 6. sér. XIII [1882] p. 317), three years before, had described the same species from Guiana (cf. Urb. Symb. antill. 1 [1899] p. 315). Subsequently there came to the Berlin Herbarium a specimen of Bauhinia from the Cal- cutta Gardens, sent by Dr. Pram, under the name of Bauhinia monandra 8. Kurz. B. monandra S. Kurz (in Journ. Asiat. Soe. Bengal. XLII, 2 [1873] p. 73) was based upon a plant which Branpis collected in Burma. Dr. Harms informs me, that he is of the opinion, that very probably Bauhinia monandra S. Kurz was identical with Bauhinia Krugit Urban, but that the matter can only be definitely settled after a comparison has been made with the original. The description of Kurz answers very well for Urpan’s species.

As in America the species only occurs in cultivation, the home of the plant may possibly be Burma. Unfortunately War- purG, in the material he collected in the Philippines, does not mention if he found the plant in a wild or in a cultivated state. Very recently this species has been found by Bussn in Kast Africa, near Dar-es-Salam, where it is cultivated on account of its beautiful flowers. In the Sandwich Islands it is also planted, as is proved by a specimen collected by Hiniesranp bearing the label Bauhinia variegata (Hort. Honolulu). Ursan says, that the species is intermediate between sections Casparia and Phanera. It is placed by Tavperr (Engl.-Prantl, Pflzfam. III, 3 p. 151) in the section Casparia.

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exception American. What is the home of Bauhinia Kappleri, respectively monandra Kurz?

It is not at all impossible that the specimen described by Kurz was from a cultivated shrub.

This species must take an isolated position among the species known from the Philippines, on account of the presence of one fertile stamen, the others being reduced to subulate staminodia. The flower is peculiar, in that the superior petal (petalum supe- rius) is distinguished from the others by purple spots. Among the many beautiful ornamental plants of the genus Bauhinia, this species is certainly the most beautiful. I wish particu- larly to call the attention of my countrymen in the Philippines to this plant. It is of great interest to ascertain if the species really is endemic in the Islands, or if it is only cultivated. If after a comparison with the original of Kurz (at present it is not accessible to me) the identity of Bauhinia monandra and Bauhinia Krugiwi is established, the name of Kurz, being the older, must be selected.

Cassia Linn. Cassia alata Linn. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12907; March 1888); Mindoro Island, Baco (Merri no. 1256; in flower in January 1903).

Cassia fistula Linn. North Luzon, Enrile (Warzure no. 12431).

Cassia javanica Linn.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2057); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrm no. 1313; in flower in February 1903); Paragua Island, Point of Separation (Merritt no. 809; in fruit in February 1903).

Cassia occidentalis Linn.

Luzon Central, Bordeos (Warsure no. 13751); Jolé Island (Warpure no. 14882; in fruit in August 1888). Cassia Tora Linn.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12432); Prov. Manila (Mrr- RILL no. 82; in flower in May 1902); Mindanao Island, Davao, Sibulan (Warpure no. 14691; July 1888).

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Caesalpinia Linn. 1. Caesalpinia erista Linn. Paragua Island, S. Antonio Bay (Mprritt no. 842). 2. Caesalpinia nuga Ait. Mindoro Island, Baco (Merritt no. 1225, 1294; in flower in January 1903); Lubang Isl. (Merrmt no. 962); East Min- danao, Sea Coast (Warpure no. 14883).

3. Caesalpinia pulcherrima Sw. Luzon, Prov. Rozales, Pangasinan (Merri no. 267; in flower in May 1902).

4. Caesalpinia Sappan Linn. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Laguimanoc (Merri. no. 2131); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbilao (Merritt no. 2420; in flower in April 1903); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merritt no. 887, in fruit in April 1903).

Mezoneurum Desf. 1. Mezoneurum glabrum Desf. North Luzon, Cagayan, Atalle (Warpure no. 11736); Enrile (War- purG no. 12425); Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 12909); Luzon Central, Mariveles (Warsura no. 12910); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1711; in fruit in March 1903); Prov. Pam- panga, Arayat (Merrit no. 1438; in flower in March 1903); Mindoro Isl., Palauan (Merritt no. 956; in fruit in April 1903); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Mxrrity no. 805).

Papilionatae.

Ormosia Jack.

1. Ormosia ealavensis Blanco. North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12111).

Sophora Linn. 1. Sophora tomentosa Linn. Middle Luzon (Warsoure no. 13717); Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnerN no. 213); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1119; in flower a. 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merri. no. 2034; in fruit a. 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merrit no. 1971); Mindoro Isl, Pola (Merritt no. 2384).

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Crotalaria Linn.

1. Crotalaria ealyeina Schrek.

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Mindanao Isl, Davao, Sibulan (Warpura no. 14669; in flower in July 1888).

Crotalaria ineana Linn.

Luzon, Manila (Merrie no. 20; in flower in April 1902); Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 12805; in flower in March 1888); Mindoro Isl, Baco (Merritt no. 1275; in flower in January 1903). Crotalaria quinquefolia Linn.

Middle Luzon, Arayat (Warpure no. 13716).

Crotalaria retusa Linn.

Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warsura no. 14667; in flower in June 1888); Zamboanga (WarsBuRG no.?).

Crotalaria striata DC. Panay Isl]., Iloilo (Merritt no. 2414; in flower in April 1903).

Crotalaria verrucosa Linn. Mindoro Isl, Mansalay (Merri no.911; in fruit in April 1903); Mindanao Isl, Dahomo, Davao (Warsure no. 14668; in flower in June 1888); Jolo Isl. (Warpure no. 14868).

Indigofera Linn.

Indigofera hirsuta Linn. North Luzon, Pica blanca (Warsure no. 12436).

Indigofera Teysmanni Miq.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnprN no. 234, 235). Indigofera tinectoria Linn.

North Luzon, Cagayan (Warsure no. 11739); Enrile (War- BuRG no. 12435); Malunu (Warsure no. 12097); Mindoro Isl, Calapan (Merritt no. 872); Jolo Isl.(Warsure no. 14876); Min- danao Isl., Davao (Warpura no. 14673).

Dalea Linn.

Dalea nigra Mart. et Gal. Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Mmrrinn no. 1349; in flower in February 1903); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warpure no. 12882).

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Tephrosia Pers.

1. Tephrosia luzoniensis Vogel. Luzon, Manila (Merritt no. 369; August 1902).

2. Tephrosia purpurea Pers. Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Iba (Merritt no. 327; in flower in June 1902).

Gliricidia H., B. et K.

1. Gliricidia sepium Steud. North Luzon, San Fernando (Warsura no. 11816); Prov. Ma- nila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12892); Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Ba- lagna (AHERN no. 309); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Mmrritt no. 1913; in flower in April 1903); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merrit no. 894).

This plant belongs to a group of species indigenous to America, which was brought from the Spanish colonies of the New World into those of the Eastern Hemisphere. The same is to be said of Dalea nigra Mart. et Gal. and of Prosopis guli- flora DC. Gliricidia sepiwm has also been introduced into the Caroline Islands, where it has been collected by Prof. Votkens. The nomenclature of this tree is completely given by Urpan, in Symb. antill. vol. Il, p. 288 (1900—1901). Formerly the plant was called Ghiricidia maculata H.B.K.; but the oldest specific name is Rolinia sepium Jacq. It is a well known coffee- shading tree and is figured by Preuss, in Expedition nach Central- und Siid- Amerika (1899/1900), plate 10.

Sesbania Scop.

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Sesbania aculeata Pers.

Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1444, in flower in March 1903). 2. Sesbania grandiflora Poir. Luzon, Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 647; in flower in January 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merrit no. 1895; in flower in April 1903).

Ormocarpum Beauv.

1. Ormoearpum sennoides DC. Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Batiucagaan (Warpure no. 13719).

J. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae. 2

J. Perks:

Aeschynomene Linn.

1. Aeschynomene indiea Linn.

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Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampoloc (Warsure no. 12810).

Smithia Ait. Smithia sensitiva Ait. Luzon, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merri. no. 111; in flower in June 1902).

Desmodium Desv.

Desmodium eapitatum DC. Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Murr no. 1559; a. 1903); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warpure no. 12883).

Desmodium gangeticum DC.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12443); Prov. Cagayan, Lallo (Warpura no. 11513); Prov. Isabela, Digamai (Warpura no. 12041); Prov. Manila (Warpure no. 12884); Prov. Tayabas, Sampoloc (Warbure no. 12811); Paragua Isl., San Antonio Bay (Merritt no. 849); Jolé Isl. (Warpura no. 14866); Min- danao Isl, Davao, Taumu (Warpure no. 14674).

Desmodium gyrans DC.

Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warpura no. 14676).

Desmodium latifolium DC. South Mindanao, Sibulan (Warpure no. 14678).

Desmodium laxiflorum DC. Luzon, Proy. Rizal, Antipolo (Murrit no. 1348; in flower in February 1903).

Desmodium ormoearpoides DC. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibulan, Mount Batagan (Warpure no. 14680).

Desmodium polyearpum DC. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Rozonal (Warpura no. 14675); Tamine (Warpura no. 14677).

Desmodium pulehellum Benth. Luzon, Proy. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrm no. 1589); Culién Isl. (Merri no. 438); Jolé Isl. (Warsure no. 14867).

Desmodium seorpiurus Desy. North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12103); Pica blanca (Warpura no. 12445); Prov. Isabela, Digamai (Warpura

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no. 12043); Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 385); Montalban (War- BURG no. 12885).

Desmodium spirale DC.

Luzon, Manila (Merritt no. 636).

Desmodium triflorum DC.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warpure no. 12102); Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 384); Montalban (Warpure no. 12642); Proy. Tayabas, Sampoloc (Warsure no. 12812, 12813).

Desmodium triquetrum DC.

Culién Is]. (Murrii no. 519).

Desmodium umbellatum DC.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anern no. 222); Prov. Zambales, Subig and vicinity (Merritt no. 2093); Middle Luzon, Binangonan (Warpure no. 13728); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merritt. no. 2257); Culién Isl. (Murr. no. 550); Mindanao Isl., Surigao (AweRN no. 408); South Mindanao, Taumu (War- BURG no. 14681).

Pycnospora R. Br.

Pyenospora hedysaroides R. Br. Culién Is]. (Merritt no. 681).

Alysicarpus Neck. Alysicarpus vaginalis DC. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12440); Manila (Murr no. 65); Prov. Zambales, Iba (Mrrrmu no. 320).

Uraria Desv.

. Uraria lagopoides A. DC.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12455); Pica blanca (Warpure no. 12454); Prov.Cagayan, Miala (Warsure no. 11750); Mindoro Is]l., Calapan (Merritt no. 888); Jol6 Isl. (Warsura no. 14870); Mindanao Isl. (Warpure no. 14869); Davao, Si- bulan (WarsBure no. 14670).

Uraria picta Desv. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibulan (Warpura no. 14671).

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Lourea Neck. 1. Lourea obeordata Desy. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12457); Pica blanca (War- Bure no. 12456); Malunu (Warpure no. 12104); Prov. Cagayan (Warpure no. 11751).

Phylacium Benn.

1. Phylacium bracteosum Benn. North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12105); Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 12888); Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibu- lan (Warsura no. 14672).

Pterocarpus Linn.

1. Pteroearpus indieus Linn. Luzon, Prov. Cagayan (Warsure no. 12458); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merritt no. 2580); Mindanao Isl., Taumu (Warsure no. 14660).

2. Pterocarpus Vidalianus Rolfe. North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 12109); Middle Luzon, Binangunan (Warsura no. 13714); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1016); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Mrrrii no. 1984); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merri no. 2044, 2050); Min- doro Isl. Pola (Mrrrm no. 2231; in flower in May 19083).

Clianthus Sol. 1. Clianthus Binnendyckianus S. Kurz.

Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumu (Warsure no. 14663).

In the Berlin herbarium accompanying Sarasin’s specimen of Clianthus Binnendyckianus 8S. Kurz I have found the following interesting notes, in the hand of Dr. H. Harms.

“This species was described by Kurz in Journ. Asiat. Soc. Bengal. XL (1871), p. 51 and was founded upon a cultivated specimen, given to the author by Brynenpyck, and supposed to have been introduced into the Buitenzorg Gardens from the Island of Ceram.

Koorpers (in Mededeel. van’s Lands Plantentuin [1898] p. 429) cites the plant as from Celebes. Tavserr in Engl. Prantl, Pflzfam. I, 3 (1894), 279, under Donia G. Don, does not mention the species. Koorprrs thinks that Txysmann brought

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the plant from Celebes to the Buitenzorg Gardens. I have not seen a type specimen of the species of Kurz. The description of Kurz agrees very well with the plant which the Sarasty Brothers collected in Celebes, Tomohon-Menado, no. 491, June 1894. Kurz has already emphasized the fact that his species differs from the original species of the genus Chanthus, the most important difference being the glabrous style. Apart from this consideration, the species of Kurz has much smaller flowers, narrower bracts, shorter calyx-teeth and other cha- racters which give it an essentially different habitus. If this species is not made the type of a new genus, it must represent a subgenus, and consequently the genus Chanthus must be arranged in the following manner. Subgen. I Huchanthus Harms. Style bearded on the upper side. 2 Species. Australia. Subgen. Il Pseudochianthus Harms. Style glabrous. Ch- anthus Binnendyckianus, 8. Kurz. Ceram (?), Celebes, Mindanao.”

Pongamia Vent.

1. Pongamia glabra Vent. Middle Luzon, Binangonan (Warsure no. 13735); Siniloan (Warpurc no. 13734); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AHERN no. 206); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1368); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1001); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2036); Prov. Zambales, Cahanyeana (WarpurG no. 13736); Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumu (Warsure no. 14659);

. Surigao (AmuRN no. 496).

Inocarpus Forst. 1. Inoearpus edulis Forst. Jolé6 Isl. (Warpure no. 14877).

(To be continued.)

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J. Perkins:

Dipterocarpaceae by J. PERKINS.

Dipterocarpus Gaertn.

1. Dipterocarpus lasiopodus Perk. n. sp. Tree 30—40 m high (ex

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Merrill), young branches densely hirsuto-tomentose. Leaves coriaceous, elliptic, oblong or ovate-oblong, on the upper sur- face glabrous, on the lower surface glabrous except at the sparsely pubescent midrib, margins undulate, nerves on both sides very prominent, veins parallel at rightangles to the nerves, midrib depressed above, prominent beneath; length 12—23 cm, width 6—12 cm; petiole 3,5—4 cm long, densely hirsute, consisting of tufts of stellate hairs, some short some long. Stipules 4 cm long, 9 mm wide, externally densely hirsuto-to- mentose. Fruit ovoid, wings 13 cm long, 2 cm wide; tube of the fruiting calyx with 5 protuberances in its upper portion.

Luzon, Proy. of Tayabas, Guinayangan, growing on sandy soil, sandstone (Murr no. 2031 with fruit in April), (Merri no. 2004).

The nearest ally of this is Diépterocarpus Warburgit Brandis, from which, however, it differs by having smaller fruit. In D. lasiopodus the densely hirsuto-pubescent petiole is most peculiar, Merritt says that the wood of this tree is used for bancas (native canoes) and that the tree occurs frequently in forests.

Dipterocarpus speciosus Brandis.

Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Mrerrmu no. 1149; a. 1903).

Dipterocarpus velutinus Vid.

Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merri no. 1479; Fe- bruary 1903). Prov. Zambales, Subig (Merrit no. 1754; April 1903).

Anisoptera Korthals.

. Anisoptera calophylla Perk. n. sp. A high forest tree (ex War-

burg); branches slender at first with sparse, stellate hairs. Leaves oblong, ovate-oblong or elliptic, 10—22,5 cm long,

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4,5—9 cm wide, chartaceous, long-acuminate, with obtuse apex, base rotund; main nerves 18—22, curved, ascending, on the upper surface obscure, on the lower prominent, midrib on the upper surface depressed, on the lower prominent and covered with scattered stellate hairs; petiole 2—3,5 cm long, thickened at the apex, glabrous. Fruit globose, 1,5 cm diam., calyx segments uniting below the apex of the fruit; wings 5, 7—8 em long, 1,3 em wide, obovate-lanceolate, on both sur- faces pubescent; 2 segments of fruiting calyx much longer than the others, with 3 prominent longitudinal nerves joined by conspicuous transverse veins which are somewhat oblique.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Zambales (Waxrsure no. 13429 with fruit in April); Luzon, Prov. of Bataan Dinalupihan (Merrmu no. 1518).

This is closely allied to Anzsoptera thurifera Blume but has larger leaves with more numerous nerves, and the apex of the petiole is enlarged. A. thurifera has, moreover, on the lower surface of the leaves, on the inflorescence and on the petioles, minute, round scales which are wanting in this species.

. Anisoptera Vidaliana Brandis. Luzon, Prov. Manila (Merritt without no. and date); Prov. Bataan (Merrit no. 1475; Jan.-Febr. 1903); Prov. Rizal, Anti- polo (Merritt no. 1629; March 1903); Prov. Zambales, Subig (Merritt. no. 1763; April 1903).

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Shorea Roxb. 1. Shorea Guiso Blume? Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Murr. no. 1004; a. 1903). 2. Shorea Warburgii Gilg. Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no, 1482; a. 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AHERN no. 129; a. 1902).

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Anaeardiaceae

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J. PERKINS.

Buchanania Spreng.

1. Buehanania florida Schauer var. arborescens Engl. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12379); Prov. Cagayan, Lallo (Warpure no. 11506); Malayneg (Warpure no. 11759); Prov. Isabela, Digamai (Warpure no. 12006); Pica blanca (War- BuRG no. 12378); Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur (AwERN no. 36); Prov. Manila (Warpure no. 13246); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1022; in flower a. 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1625); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merrit no. 2055, 2064; in flower a. 1903); Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1987, 1997; in flower in April 1903); Pitoga (Merri no. 2118); Prov. Zambales, Candelaria (WarsBure no. 13288); Subig and vicinity (Merritt no. 2107); Mindoro Isl, Abonabon (Merritt no. 2180); Baco (Merritt no. 1186; in flower in Ja- nuary 1903); Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2168); Pola (Merri no. 2223).

2. Buchanania microphylla Engl. Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Subig (Merritt no. 1756).

3. Buehanania nitida Engl. Middle Luzon, Polille (Warsure no. 13289).

4. Buchanania pseudoflorida Perk. n. sp. Tree circ. 23 m high (ex Merrill); younger branches terete, fuscous-pubescent, later glabrescent. Leaves elliptic or oblong-elliptic, thickly coriaceous, entire, simple, alternate, narrowed from the lower third to the brown-pubescent petiole, acute or very shortly and bluntly acuminate, both surfaces glabrous, the 12—16 pairs of spread- ing and ascending main nerves on the upper surface incon- spicuous, on the lower rather prominent, the reticulations when dry distinct; length 6—11 cm, width 3—4,5 cm; petiole 2,5—3 cm long, thickened at the base. Panicles axillary, crowded at the ends of the branches, erect, shortly pedunculate, with short, slender, few-flowered branches, upper branches glabrous, lower pubescent. Flowers 5 mm in diam., on slender

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bracteolate pedicels longer than themselves. Sepals 5, orbicular, membranaceous, glabrous, undulate. Petals 5, much longer than the calyx, oblong, obtuse, membranous, glabrous on both sur- faces. Stamens apparently 8 (material not sufficient); anthers narrow, elongated, bases sagittate; filaments equal to the anthers, subulate. Pistils 5. Drupe subglobular, glabrous, compressed, about 9mm in diam. Disk membranous, striate.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan, very deep, brownish gray, sandy marl (Merritt no. 2061).

This species differs from Buchanania florida in the size and shape of the leaves, and in the length of the petiole.

Mangifera Burm. 1. Mangifera ecaesia Jack. Jolé Isl. (Warpure no. 14912; in flower in August 1888). 2. Mangifera indica Linn. Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warpure no. 13242). Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrity no. 1539; in flower); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1153); Prov. Zambales, Subig (MErRmti no. 1757); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merrmn no. 985; in flower in April 1903); Jolé Isl. (Warsure no. 14913; in flower in August 1888). 3. Mangifera lagenifera Griff. Philippines (Cumine no. 2330); Culién Isl. (Merrini, no. 610).

Anacardium Linn. 1. Anacardium occidentale Linn. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12552, 13245; in flower in March 1888); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrwn no. 1501; in flower); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1305; in flower in February 1903); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merrm. no. 1215; in flower in January 1903); Pola (Merrmu no. 2470); Paragua Isl., E-wi-ig River (Merritt no. 790; in flower in February 1903). Koordersiodendron Engl.

1. Koordersiodendron celebicum Engl. Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AueErn no. 121).

Dracontomelum Blume.

1. Dracontomelum Cumingianum Baill. Luzon, Proy. Bataan, Morong (Warsure no. 13286).

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2. Dracontomelum mangiferum BI. Luzon, Proy. Principe, Baler (Merri no. 1082).

Lannea Rich.

1. Lannea speciosa (Blume) Engl. Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1999; in flower in April 1903).

Semecarpus Linn.

1. Semecarpus Elmeri Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub?; young branches stout, rough, lenticellate, with pale bark. Leaves simple, entire, alternate, obovate-oblong, coriaceous, apex shortly and acutely acuminate, gradually narrowed in the lower half to the short, stout petiole, upper surface glabrous, shining; the lower, glaucescent with a few scattered short hairs especially at the nerves and veins; main nerves 13—18, prominent, shining, broad and conspicuous on the lower surface, impressed on the upper; length 10—16 cm, width 4—5,5 em; petiole 0,6—1cm long. Panicles axillary or terminal, stoutly pedunculate, rusty-pubescent, shorter than the leaves. Flowers very young.

Island of Mindoro, Baco (Mmrrmi no. 1176 in bud in January 1902).

2. Semecarpus gigantifolia Vidal.

Luzon, Proy. Bataan, Lamao River, M‘* Marivales (Merrit. no. 2491).

3. Semecarpus macrothyrsa Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub?; young branches stout, their bark pale. Leaves alternate, simple, entire, coriaceous, oblong or ovate-oblong, shortly and bluntly acuminate, base cuneate, glabrous on both surfaces; main nerves 12—14, slightly depressed on the upper surface, very prominent on the lower, spreading and interarching near the edge; length 7,5—11lcem, breadth 3,55—5cm; petiole 0.8—1cm long, stout. Panicles terminal and axillary, the main rachis stout; the branches slender, ascending, lax; ultimate branchlets spicate, slightly-pubescent. Male flowers 6 mm diam., much crowded in short sub-globular, sessile fascicles; calyx cupular, flat, with 5 broad triangular acute teeth, densely pubescent outside; petals 5, longer than the sepals, ovate, acute, densely brown- pubescent. Stamens 5, the filaments not as long as the petals. Disk convex, hirsuto - pilose.

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Luzon, Tayabas, Malicboi (Merritt no. 2447 in flower in April).

4. Semeearpus Merrilliana Perk.n.sp. Tree 10m high (ex Merrill); young branches rather slender, with pale glabrous bark. Leaves simple, alternate, chartaceous, lanceolate-oblong or lanceolate, rather long acuminate, tapering from the middle to the very narrow base, upper surface shining, glabrous except the im- pressed pubescent midrib, beneath gray-brown, hirsuto- pilose, especially at the nerves; main nerves 12—18, above incon- spicuous, beneath prominent, spreading, interarching near the edge; length 10 —17,5 cm, breadth, 2,5—5 cm; petiole 1,5—2 cm long, glabrous. Racemes axillary, pedunculate, pubescent, shorter than the leaves; branches few. Flowers rather crowded, sub- sessile, globular in bud, about 3mm in diam. when expanded. Male flowers calyx cupular, flat, with 5 ovate, acute, hirsuto- puberulous spreading teeth. Petals 5, ovate-oblong, obtuse, both surfaces sub-pilose, several times longer than the calyx; stamens 5, much longer than the petals, filaments flattened, glabrous. Disk in the middle pilose.

Island of Paragua, San Antonio Bay (Mzrritx no. 851). This species is nearly related to Semecarpus philippinensis Engl. from which, however, it differs in its inflorescence, and in the shape and pubescence of its leaves.

5. Semecarpus micrantha Perk. n. sp. Tree 10m high (ex Merrill); young branches rather stout, with pale glabrous bark. Leaves entire, simple, alternate, coriaceous, obovate or obovate- oblong, suddenly and very shortly acuminate, gradually narrowed in the lower half to the short, dilated petiole; the upper surface glabrous, brown when dry; the lower pale brown when dry, not shining, glaucescent; main nerves 13—19, stout, shining, broad and conspicuous on the lower surface, thin and only slightly prominent on the upper, spreading, slightly ascending, interarching near the edge, length 9 —13cm, breadth 4—5,5 cm; petiole 1,5—2cm long. Panicles terminal, pedunculate, longer than the leaves, rusty-puberulous; the branches slender, long, lax; the branchlets short and bearing the flowers in rather short fascicles. Male flowers 3mm in diam.; calyx cupular, flat, with 5 spreading, minute, acute teeth, yellow-pubescent out- side; petals 5 membranous, oblong, obtuse, externally thinly,

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yellow-pubescent, inner surface glabrous. Stamens 5, filaments longer than the petals, very slender.

Island of Paragua, Ewiig River (Merritt no. 20709, in flower in February 1903).

In habit this species resembles Semecarpus macrothyrsa Perk. very closely. The flowers are, however, about half as longe and quite different in the texture, form and pubescence of the petals and sepals.

6. Semecarpus Perrottetii March.

North Luzon, Bugney (Warsure no. 12380); Prov.Cagayan, Mala (Warpure no. 11760); S. Fernando (Warsure no. 11824); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warsura no. 13243); Prov. Manila, Mont- alban (Warsure no. 13244); Proy. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrit no. 1484; in flower); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Murriti no. 1376; in flower in March 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1720; in flower in March 1903). Mindoro Isl., Bulalacao (Mrrritn no. 923); Mindanao Isl., Zamboanga (AnxErN no. 570).

7. Semecarpus sideroxyloides Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub; young

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branches softly rufous-pubescent, the bark pale, lenticellate. Leaves thickly coriaceous, obovate-oblong or oboyate-lanceolate, apex obtuse, rarely very slightly acuminate with an inconspi- cuous obtuse apex, narrowed from. the middle or above it to the short, stout petiole, upper surface shining, with a few scattered hairs at the midrib otherwise glabrous, beneath pale brown, densely pubescent; main nerves 17—19, spreading, slightly ascending, interarching near the edge, very prominent, shining, stout, broad and conspicuous on the lower surface, very faint on the upper; length 9 —13,5 cm, breadth 3,5 5,5 cm; petiole 0,6—1,25 cm long. Panicles terminal stoutly peduncu- late, yellow-brown-tomentose.

Mindoro Isl., Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2160).

This species much resembles Semecarpus Elmeri Perk., but the leaves are covered on the under surface with long, soft hairs and are obtuse, rarely -very slightly acuminate with an inconspicuous obtuse apex.

Semecarpus Taftiana Perk. n. sp. Tree 6,3 m high; young

branches deciduously puberulous the bark pale. Leaves oblong, ovate-oblong or lanceolate, coriaceous, narrowed from the upper third to the thinly pubescent petiole, above shining, gla-

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brous, beneath thinly pubescent at the nerves; main nerves 12—14, stout, shining, broad, conspicuous on the lower surface, thin and only slightly prominent on the upper surface, spreading und interarching near the edge; length 8—10cm, breadth 2,5-—4,5 em; petiole 0,75 —1,5 cm long. Panicles usually ter- minal, pedunculate, shorter than the leaves, puberulous; branches short. Female flowers 3mm in diam., much crowded in short, subglobular, sessile fascicles; calyx cupular, 5-fid, rusty -tomen- tose; petals 5, externally rusty-pubescent, inner surface gla- brous, ovate; stamens 5, rudimentary, with very small anthers. Ovary densely tomentose, conical; styles 4, radiating, horizontal or depressed, pubescent, bifid at the apex.

Island of Paragua, E-wi-ig River (Merritt no. 734 in flower in February 1903).

This species resembles closely Semecarpus Perrottetit March., but has smaller leaves that are almost glabrous beneath. The flowers in Semecarpus Taftiana are nearly spicate in arrangement and are much larger than those of Semecarpus philippinensis Eng}.

I have named this beautiful tree in honor of Gov. Taft, who has so identified himself with the interests of the Philip- pines.

9. Semeearpus trachyphylla Perk. n. sp. A large forest tree (ex Warburg), branches terete, glabrous. Leaves alternate, simple, entire coriaceous, oblong or obovate-oblong, shortly and bluntly acuminate, base cuneate or narrowed, upper surface glabrous, shining, lower surface pale brown, scabrous when dry, with scattered stellate hairs; main nerves 14—-19, spreading, curving at the margins, slightly prominent on the upper surface, very conspicuous beneath and densely reticulate; length 13— 22cm long, width 5,5—7,5 cm; petiole 1—1,5.cm long, glabrous, thickened at the base. Panicles terminal, erect, shorter than the leaves, branching from near the base, main rachis stout; the branches ascending, angled, tawny-puberulous. Drupe (very young) obliquely obovoid, compressed, rusty-tomentose.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 11796). Semecarpus trachyphylla resembles Semecarpus anacardiwn L., but the scabrous indumentum of the leaves, caused by the small, stiff, ad- pressed hairs upon the lower surface, is a distinguishing character.

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Xylocarpus Koenig. 1. Xylocarpus obovatus (Blume) Juss. Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrit no. 1085; in flower in a. 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anern no. 80: a. 1902); Island of Culién (Merritt no. 551; December 1902).

Cipadessa Bl.

1. Cipadessa Warburgii Perk. in Notizblatt des Ké6nigl. botan. Gartens und Museums zu Berlin No. 32 (30. Aug. 1903). Tree or shrub; branches subterete; branchlets yellow-pilose. Leaves unequally pinnate, 22—24 em long, 4—5-jugate, common petiole yellow-pilose, about 5 cm long; leaflets opposite, petio- lulate, with petiolule 5 mm long, membranaceous, entire, upper surface on the nerves and veins thinly, on the lower densely pilose, at the margins with yellow hairs; lower ones elliptic- ovate, 3—5 cm long, 2—3,75 em wide, the base rounded or cuneate, unequal-sided, the rest oblong or obovate-oblong, 6,5—10 em long, 3—4 cm wide, broadly acuminate, cuneate, terminal leaflet like the upper ones, nerves 7—9, spreading, curving. Inflores- cence paniculate, axillary; 6,5—7,5 cm long, branches few. Calyx subobtuse, 5-toothed, externally yellow-pilose. Petals 2,5mm long, 1mm wide, externally densely pilose. Stamens 9—10,1,5mm long, 0,75 mm wide, united at the base forming a tube, filaments densely pilose, apex 2-toothed, between the teeth the anthers; anthers oblong. Ovary glabrous, globose; style very short; stigma three-lobed.

North-Luzon, Pica Blanca (Warsura no. 12357).

Melia Linn. 1. Melia Candollei Juss. Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1876; April 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Mrrrint no. 2019); Mindoro inks Pola (Merritn no. 2214; May 1903).

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Sandoricum Cay.

1. Sandoricum Harmsianum Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub. Leaves 15—17 em long; leaflets trifoliate, entire, broadly ovate or ovate-rotund, abruptly and bluntly acuminate, the base rounded or subcuneate, slightly unequal, coriaceous; main nerves 7—9 pairs, impressed on the upper, prominent on the lower surface (when dry), upper and lower surfaces glabrous; length 7,5—9,5 cm; breadth 4,5— 6,5 cm; lateral petiole 1cm Jong, terminal 2,5—3 cm long. Panicles several, scattered near the apices of the branches, 2,5—6 cm long, glabrous. Flowers 6 mm long, pedicel 4 mm long. Calyx minute, pilose, fleshy with 5 small teeth. Petals one and a half times as long as the calyx, fleshy, elliptic- obtuse, glabrous on both surfaces. Staminal-tube externally glabrous, inside pubescent, cylindrical, ridged, distinctly shorter than the petals; the mouth with ten minute teeth; anthers 10, oblong, fastened below the margin of the tube, but somewhat exserted; disk short, tube-like, surrounding the ovary and the base of the style, minutely toothed at the margin, membrana- ceous; stigmas 5, erect, fleshy, surrounded at the base by a fleshy ring. Ovary small, glabrous, tapering into the long style.

Luzon, Proy. of Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1824).

2. Sandoricum indicum Cav. Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merrint no. 1845; in flower in April 1903); Prov. Zambales, Subig (Merritt no. 1980; April 1903); Luzon Central, Montalban (Warsure no. 12626); Min- doro Isl., Pola (Merritt no. 2466; June 1908).

Dysoxylum Blume.

1. Dysoxylum amooroides Miq. Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Cauayan. Tree 26 m high, on the river bank (Merritt no. 141; in flower in June 1902); Mindoro Isl., Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2140; in flower in May 1908).

2. Dysoxylum ecaulifiorum Hiern. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Murritt no. 1938; April 1903); Laguimanoc (Merritt no. 2124; April 1903).

3. Dysoxylum Kunthianum (Juss.) Miq. Luzon Central, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13105; March 1888).

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Chisocheton Blume.

Chisocheton philippinum (Turcz.) Harms.

Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrit no. 1032; in flower a. 1903); Luzon Central, Siniloan (Warsure no. 13353).

Aglaia Lour.

1. Aglaia Aherniana Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub? Young shoots,

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petioles, rachises, petiolules more or less densely clothed with rusty or tawny pubescence. Leaves 15—34cm long, unequally pinnate, petiole 4—14 cm long; leaflets 5—9-jugate, the pairs opposite, subopposite or alternate, coriaceous, oblong-lanceolate, rarely elliptic, all with long acuminate apices, the odd one the largest and much attenuate towards the base, the paired leaflets at the base cuneate or rotundate, both surfaces glabrous, the midrib always stellate- pubescent, 7—12-nerved, spreading, in- conspicuous on the upper surface, somewhat prominent on the lower, length 3,5 —13 cm, breadth 2,5 —3,5 cm; petiolules 0,8 1,5cm long. Panicles pyramidal, axillary, solitary, 16—20 cm long, the branches alternate, spreading, the ultimate branchlets shorter, spike-like. Flowers shortly pedicellate, 1,5 mm broad, 2mm long. Calyx cupular, with 5 broad, blunt lobes with bright rusty stellate-hairy scales. Petales 5, longer than the calyx, dark-colored, obovate, concave, glabrous. Staminal-tube shorter than the petals, globose, the mouth 5-lobed, both sur- faces glabrous; anthers 5, ovate, included. Ovary small, glab- rous, with a large, glabrous, globose stigma. Fruit globular, 5 mm in diameter, with stellate hairs.

Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Murritt no. 1025; in flower in August); Dinagat Isl. (AnerN no. 481).

Aglaia argentea Bl.

Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1361; March 1903).

3. Aglaia Harmsiana Perk. in Notizblatt des Konig]. Botan. Gartens

u. Mus. zu Berlin No. 32 (30. Aug. 1903). Tree or shrub? Branches subterete, branchlets stellately brown-pilose. Leaves unequally pinnate, 2—3-jugate, 35 cm long; petiole 8 cm long, rather densely stellately brown- pilose; leaflets opposite, papyraceous, with petio- lule 5mm long, the upper ones obovate-lanceolate, 18—20em long, 6—7 cm wide, the lower ones obovate-oblong, 12—14em long, 5 cm wide, shortly cuspidate, the base long-cuneate or

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cuneate, entire, the upper surface glabrous or at the nerves with a few scattered stellate hairs, on the lower surface nerves and veins densely stellate-pilose; nerves and veins faint on the upper surface and only slightly prominent beneath; main nerves alternate, 13 —17, sub-ascending. Inflorescence large; panicles with numerous, many-flowered alternate branches, about as long as the leaves, ‘stellately rusty-pilose. Flowers pedicellate; calyx with 5 obtuse teeth, externally densely stellately rusty - pilose, inner side glabrous. Petals 5, both surfaces glabrous, ovate, obtuse, papyraceous, 1,5-mm long, 0,5 mm wide; tube obovate-subcampanulate, obtusely crenulate or entire, both sur- faces glabrous, papyraceous, 0,5 mm high; anthers 5, minute, ovate, inserted at the margin of the tube; ovary subglobose; style minute; stigma subglobose. Fruit ovate-globose, exter- nally densely, stellately rusty-pilose, about 2 cm long.

Mindanao Isl., dist. Davao, Sibulan, in the forest (War- BuRG no. 14271 with flowers and fruit in July). Tinago Isl. (AvERN no. 422, a. 1902).

This species belongs to the Hearnia group and is closely related to Aglaia Cumingiana (Turez.) = Hearnia Cumingiana (Turez.) C.DC. It is readily distinguished by the brown pube- scence of the leaves, stems and inflorescence.

4. Aglaia monophylla Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub?; glabrous. Leaves 6,5—13cm long, 3—5,5cm wide, papyraceous or sub- coriaceous, oblong or elliptic-oblong, rarely obovate, the apex acuminate, the bases cuneate, upper surface glabrous, pale green (when dry), except the puberulous midrib, the lower pale brown, glabrous, the midrib and nerves with scattered brown stellate-scale-like hairs; main nerves 7—10, slightly prominent on the lower surfaces, oblique, petiole 0,5—2 cm long, some- times compressed. Panicles solitary, axillary, branching, many- flowered, 4—5cm long. Flowers 1mm in diam. globular, pe- dicels about as long as themselves, crowded, numerous, subsessil. Calyx cupular, 5-lobed, with brown scale-like hairs externally. Petals 5, oval, on both surfaces glabrous, concave. Staminal- tube globular, shorter than the petals, its mouth wide and shallowly lobed, glabrous externally, anthers 5, between the lobes, not included. Ovary small.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anern no. 123); Tinago Island (Angern no. 415).

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Simple leaves occur very seldom in the genus Aglaia. VinaL, Revision (1886) p.84, describes a plant under the name of Beddomea luxoniensis which has simple leaves. In EneiEr and Pranrt, Pflzfam. UI,4 Harms unites the genus Beddomea with Aglaia. Harms gives a drawing of another Aglaia with simple leaves, Aglaia simplicifolia, in Scuumann and Lavrerpacn’s Flora der deutsch. Schutzgeb. (1900) p. 386. His species differs notably from our species in the size of the flowers and there- fore need not be taken into consideration. Koorprrs (in Mede- deel. van’s Lands Plantentuin XIX [1898] p. 635) describes an Aglaia unifoliolata from Celebes. Vipaw’s plant I have not seen, and it may after all prove, when compared with the original, that my species is identical with that of Vipat’s. The description of Vina is so incomplete, that it is not possible to derive a correct conclusion from the diagnosis alone.

5. Aglaia odorata Lour. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Makakai (WicHuRA no. 1755; in flower in May 1861).

6. Aglaia palembaniea Mig. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13104, 13107; in flower in March 1888); South Mindanao, Mount Batanyan (Warpure no. 14292).

Walsura Roxb.

1. Walsura Aherniana Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub? Young bran- ches glabrous, lenticellate. Leaves 10—21 cm long, unequally pinnate; leaflets entire, usually 5, subcoriaceous, lanceolate, ovate-lanceolate or oblong, bluntly acuminate, the base cuneate or rounded; both surfaces glabrous, upper surface shining, the lower dull; main nerves 10—13 pairs, spreading, curving; length 8—13 cm, width 2,5—5 em, petiolules 0,3—1 cm long, that of the terminal leaflet 2—2,5 cm long. Panicles crowded towards the ends of the branches, axillary, on peduncles 5,5— 11 cm long. Flowers 3 mm long, subecampanulate, on pedicels somewhat longer than themselves. Calyx of 5 free, ovate, con- cave, very minute sepals, pubescent externally. Petals 5, much larger than the sepals, on both surfaces puberulous. Stamens 10, the filaments united into a tube in the lower half, pubescent, the alternate shorter, all inserted outside the thick glabrous,

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annular disk. Anthers, attached to the apices of the filaments, broadly ovate, sparsely pubescent. Ovary pubescent, conical, surrounded by the disk. Style short, stigma globular. Fruit globular, about 1 cm in diameter.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Angry no. 108 and no. 264).

The species above described is recorded in Bulletin no. 1. Forestry Bureau, Department of the Interior p. 29 (1903) under the name of Walsura robusta Roxb. I find, however, that the flowers and the calyx are much larger in Roxpurau’s specimen, and that, moreover, in his plant the filaments are flattened and lanceolate and are free from each other, while, in my specimen, they are united into a tube in the lower half. Moreover, the disk of Walsura robusta is pubescent and subconcave, that of this plant is glabrous and annular.

The collector Mrrrmtt, who has given an enumeration of Aurrn’s plants, was himself doubtful of this identification.

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Pinus Linn.

. Pinus insularis Engl.

Luzon, Prov. Benguet (Merritt no. 1160, 1161, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165; January 1903).

Pinus insularis >< Merkusii. Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Subig and vicinity (Merritt no. 2116; April 1903).

Pinus Merkusii Jungh. Luzon, Prov. Zambales (Merritt no. 1158; January 1903).

As there was no material of this species for comparison in the Berlin herbarium, I have accepted the determination of Merrit.

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A. Brann: Symplocaceae.

Agathis Salisb.

Agathis philippinensis Warb.

Island of Paragua, E-wi-ig River (Merritx no. 749; in flower in February 1903).

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Symplocos Jacq.

Symplocos Elmeri Brand n. sp.

Ramuli ferruginei. Folia coriacea, 12—14 cm longa, 4—6cm lata, oblonga vel elliptica, integerrima subtus ubique ferrugineo - hirta, breviter apiculata, basi cuneata vel subrotundata; costa supra impressa. Petiolus circa 2 cm longus. Racemi compositi petiolo 4—6plo longiores, pedicellis fructibus paulo brevioribus. Corolla ignota. Fructus circa 10 cm longus, ovoideus, superne paulum angustatus, brunneus, sub lente brevissime_hirtellus, lobis calycinis rotundatis sericeis discum hirtellum subpatenter superantibus. Fructus vel 4- vel 1-locularis (in hoc semen ab- ortivum curvatum, superne acuminatum; itaque embryo veri- similiter curvatus).

Luzon, Proy. of Rizal, Tanay (Merrm no. 2356; May in fruit). Speciei S. patent? maxime affinis.

Symplocos ferruginea Roxb. var. salaccensis (Blume) Brand.

Dinagat Isl. (Anprn no. 440).

Symplocos polyandra (Blanco?) Brand.

Luzon, Prov. of Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merri. no. 1949; with fruit in April 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrmt no. 1697; with fruit in March 1903); Luzon Central (Loner no. 5072).

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Notes on the synonymy of Symplocos polyandra by J. PERKINS.

The synonymy of this species being somewhat complicated, it seems desirable to say a few words in regard to it. Bianco in ed. II, p. 500 of the Flora de Filipinas describes Gwettarda polyandra. In ed. III, vol. 4, p.127, nov. append. of this same work, we find Guettarda polyandra recorded as a synonym of the Indian species Symplocos racemosa Roxb. Vina in the Revision describes three new species: S. Vellarii, S. pseudospicata and S. montana. The last is of no importance to us, as it belongs in another group of the genus. As a doubtful synonym of S. Villar, Guettarda polyandra Buanco is cited. The original of Bianco not existing, it is apparent that Vipat was not quite clear if Guettarda polyandra really belonged to Symplocos. S. pseudospicata Vidal was based on a plant of which Vipat, in his Sinopsis, on plate 64, has given a drawing, under the name S. spicata Roxb. Branp unites the species of Vipan in a single species and selects as the name for it, Symplocos poly- andra. He too expresses a doubt of the identity of Gwettarda polyandra Blanco, with the Symplocos species under conside- ration. Had it not been better perhaps, in this case, to have retained one of the two names of Vipat for this species? in fact, the name Vellarw? As Branp himself says that Buanco’s de- scription does not apply to his specimen, it were better if Buianco’s name had been set aside as a doubtful synonym. Guettarda is a well known genus of the Rubiaceae, and numerous stamens “Hstam. pasan de veinte”, stamens exceeding 10, never occur in the Rubiaceae. The question arises, to what family does Guettarda polyandra belong?

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Elytraria Vahl.

Elytraria squamosa (Jacq.) Lindau. Luzon, Manila (Merritt no. 641; January 1903).

Thunbergia L. Thunbergia fragrans Roxb. Luzon Central, San Francisco del Monte (LonEr no. 4298; in flower in November 1892); Jol6é Isl. (WarsBure no. 15018; in flower in August). Thunbergia hastata Dec. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13051; in flower in March 1888); North Luzon, Cagayan, Alvala (Warsure no. 11726); Middle Luzon, Arayat (Warpure no. 13754); Mariveles (WarBurG no. 13501); South Mindanao (Warsure no. 15017). Hygrophila R. Br. Hygrophila corymbosa (Bl.) Lindau. Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1455; March 1903). Hygrophila phlomoides (Wall.) Nees. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Albay (Warsure no. 13504; in flower in March 1888.) Hygrophila salicifolia (Vahl) Nees. Luzon, Manila (Merrit no. 645; in flower in January 1903); Luzon Central, Manila (esleros) (Loner no. 4296; in flower in November 1891); North Luzon, Bugney (Warsure no. 12249).

Blechum P. Br.

. Blechum Brownii Juss.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 11950); Luzon Central, Proy. Manila (Merrit no. 15; April 1902); Montalban (Warpure no. 12536, 13506 in flower March 1888); Sampaloc (Warpure no. 13050).

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Hemigraphis Nees.

Hemigraphis reptans Engl. (sub H. primulifolia Nees). Jolé6 Archipelago (Warpure 15014; in flower in June 1888).

Lepidagathis Willd. Lepidagathis hyalina Nees. Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 13508, in flower in March 1888); Prov. Benguet, Jilad (Loner no. 4272); Island of Paragua, E-wi-ig River (Merritt no. 728, February 1903); Point Separation (Merri1 no. 804; February 1903). Lepidagathis luzona Nees. Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merrit no. 1452; March 1903); Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12544, 13507, in flower in March 1888).

Ruellia Linn.

Ruellia repens Linn. Luzon, Manila (Murrm. no. 396; December 1902).

Barleria Linn.

. Barleria prionitis Linn.

Luzon Central, Manila (Waxrsure no. 13510); Mariveles (War- pure no. 13500); Mindoro Isl, Bulalacao (Merri no. a flower in April 1903).

Acanthus Linn. Acanthus ilicifolius Linn. Luzon, Manila (Merrm. no. 58, May 1902); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbil (Merrm no. 2422; April 1903).

| Graptophyllum Nees. Graptophyllum pictum (Linn.) Griff. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbil (Merri no. 2432, April 1903); Prov. Tayabas (Warpore no. 13505; in flower in March 1888); Jolé Isl. (Warsure no. 14958).

Pseuderanthemum Radlk.

Pseuderanthemum bicolor (Schrk.) Radlk. North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 11 951); Luzon Central, Manila (Warsure no. 13513); Montalbin (Warsure no, 12698;

40 G. Linpau: Acanthaceae.

in flower in March 1888); Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13048); Is- land of Culién (Merrit no. 552, 623 in flower in De- cember 1902).

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2. Pseuderanthemum malaceense (Clke.) Lindau. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibulan (Warsure no. 14380).

Peristrophe Nees. 1. Peristrophe acuminata Nees. Jolo Archipelago (Warsure no. 15015; in flower in June 1888).

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2. Peristrophe tinetoria (Roxb.) Nees. Island of Paragua, San Antonio Bay (Merritt no. 838; Fe- bruary 1903); Jolo Isl. (Warpure no. 15016).

Rungia Nees. 1. Rungia repens (Linn.) Nees. Luzon, Proy. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 157; in flower in June 1902); Island of Culién (Mrrrim no. 495; December 1902); Island of Paragua, E-wi-ig River (Merri no. 789; in flower in February 1908).

Hypoestes R. Br.

1. Hypoestes malaceanus Wight. North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Alcalé (Warpure no. 11725); Enrile (Warpure no. 12248); Luzon Central, Mariveles (War- purG no. 13499); Montalban (Warsure no. 12567, 13509); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1717; March 1903); Prov. Pam- panga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1418, 1451; in flower in March 1903); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Mrrritn no. 794; in flower in February 1903). .

2. Hypoestes purpurea R. Br.

Paragua Isl., E-wi-ig River (Merrit no. 745).

Justicia Linn. 1. Justicia Gendarussa Linn. Luzon, Proy. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1310; in flower in February 1903); Luzon Central, Manila (Warpure no. 13511); Mariveles (Warpura no. 13512); Island of Culién (Merri

O. von Svemen: Fagaceae. 4] no. 514; December 1902); Island of Paragua, E-wi-ig River (Merritt no. 791; flower in February 1908).

2. Justicia procumbens Nees. Luzon Central (Lover no. 4309). 3. Justicia salicifolia T. And. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12250).

Fagaceae by

O. von SEEMEN.

Quercus Linn.

1. Quereus Castellarnauiana Vid.? Island of Mindanao, Surigao (AHERN no. 527; 1902).

A determination is impossible on account of insufficient material.

2. Quercus celebica Mig. Island of Mindanao, Surigao (AurErN no. 432; 1902).

This specimen was determined as philippinensis DC. Quercus philippinensis belongs according to Wenzia: “Die Kichen Ost- und Siid-Asiens” in Jahrb. Bot. Gart. Berlin IV (1886) p. 230 to the group Cyclobalanus and according to Kine “The Indo-Malayan species of Quercus and Castanopsis,’ in Annals of the Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta II, 1889, p. 33 to the group Cyclobalanopsis. This specimen belongs, however, as the cup shows, to the group Pasania and is Quwercus ce- lebica Miq.

3. Quercus concentrica Blanco.

Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2296; in flower in May 1903); Antipolo (Merritt no. 1709; in flower in March 1903).

42 P. Grarpner: Typhaceae.

4. Quereus Havilandi Stapf. Luzon, Prov. Benguet, Data (Loner no. 4873).

Loner no. 4873 was determined as Quercus Vidalii, F. Vill. No material of this plant is in the Berlin herb., there are, however, specimens of Quercus Havilandi Stapf, with which Loner no. 4873 is identical.

5. Quereus nitida Blume. Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Merri no. 1115; Aug.— Oct. 1903).

6. Quereus sp. Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merri no. 2344; May 1903).

The bark and leaves of no. 2344 Merritt resemble those of Quercus induta Blume, while the dense pubescence of the young. branches suggests Quercus celebica Mig. The young, slightly developped, fruit might be that of either. For an exact determination the material is not sufficient.

Typhaceae by P. GRAEBNER. Typha Linn.

1. Typha angustifolia Linn. var. javanica Schnizl. Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merritt no. 895; April 1903).

R. Scuiecuter: Orchidaceae. 43

Orchidaceae by

R. ScHLEcHTER.

Oberonia Lindl. . Oberonia anceps Lindl. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merrit no. 1966; in flower in April 1903); Island of Culiédn (Merri no. 569; De- cember 1902.

Spathoglottis Blume.

Spathoglottis plicata Blume. Luzon, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merritt no. 297; in flower in May 1902).

Cyrtopodium R. Br. . Cyrtopodium ensiforme Vid.

Luzon, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merrmu no. 298; in flower in May 1902).

Dendrobium Sw. . Dendrobium sinuatum Lindl. Island of Culién (Merrm no. 592; December 1902).

Eria Lindl. . Eria ornata Lindl.

Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merri no. 2361; in flower in May 1903).

Vanda R. Br. . Vanda lamellata Lindl.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbilao (Merritt no. 2426; in flower in April 1903); Island of Culién (Murrmr no. 595; De- cember 1902).

Cleisostoma BI. . Cleisostoma densum Ridl.?

Island of Paragua, S. Antonio Bay (Merri no. 859; Fe- bruary 1903).

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Sarcochilus R. Br. lL. Sarcochilus sp. (= Thrixspermum sp. in Engl. und Prantl, Pilfam. TW Vi pe 2 ke): Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1416; March 1903).

Taxaceae

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J. PERKINS. Podocarpus L’Heér. 1. Podocarpus imbricatus Blume var. Cumingii (Parl.) Pilger. Luzon Central (Loner no. 4852).

The variety Cuming differs very slightly from Podocarpus

imbricatus and can perhaps be united with it.

2. Podocarpus neriifolius Don. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1992; in flower in April 1903).

Podocarpus neriifolius Don is a widely distributed species, being found, according to Pireer, in Central Asia, China, Java, Sumatra, Celebes, Borneo, Moluccas and New Guinea. It has, however, never before been recorded from the Philippines, where, in April 1903, it was collected by Mr. Merritt in Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao.

Phyllocladus Rich. 1. Phyllocladus protractus (Warb.) Pilger. Luzon (Lover no. 5203).

This plant from Louner’s collection (no. 5203) was determined as Phyllocladus hypophylla Hook. f. The two species resemble »ach other somewhat, but may be easily distinguished, as the leaves of Phyllocladus protractus are never of a bluish- white on the under surface.

Taxus Linn. 1. Taxus baceata Linn. subsp. Wallichiana (Zucc.) Pitcer. Luzon Central, Mangilquiran (Loner no. 4850).

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O. Brccart: Palmae. 45

Palmae

by

O. Brecoart.

Licuala Wurmb.

Licuala spinosa Wurmb. Culidn Isl. (Merritt no. 543).

Livistona R. Br.

1. Livistona Merrillii Bece. Corypha minor Blanco FI. Filip. edit. 1°,

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p. 229; edit. Naves et Villar v. I, p. 290. Lavistonae sp. Naves et Villar Noviss. app. p. 281— 282. Livistona sp. Vidal Rev. plant. vase. Filip. p. 279 no.1943, 1952? Truncus elatus. Fron- dium petiolus elongatus supra planiusculus, subtus obsolete angu- latus, marginibus acutissimis inermibus; limbus flabellato-orbi- cularis in parte centrali ultra medium indivisus, 1—1,20 m diam., laciniis primariis medianis 5—6cm latis, exterioribus angustio- ribus, omnibus profunde bipartitis, lobis sensim longissime acu- minatis. Spadix metralis et ultra, pedunculo gracili elongato, spatha cylindracea arcte involuto, ramulis subulatis, fructibus globosis cerasi magnitudine.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2071;

_ January 1903, fructibus non rite maturis).

Calamus Linn.

. Calamus inflatus Warb.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1891); Antipolo (Merritt no. 1641, 1643; February 1903).

Calamus maximus Blanco Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Murritt no. 1893; April 1903).

Calamus microsphaerion Bece. n. sp. Scandens gracilis; cau- dices vaginati circ. 19 mm diam., vaginis inermibus; frondes cirriferae, in parte pinnifera circ. 80cm longae, cirro filiformi terminatae, petiolo brevi utrinque inermi, rachi inferne redunco- aculeata, supra nuda, segmentis numerosis valde inaequidistan- tibus in quovis latere 2—4 irregulariter approximato -fascicu- latis, tenuibus, subherbaceis, utrinque viridibus, anguste lan- ceolatis valde acuminatis, tenuiter 3- sub 5-costulatis, nervis

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omnibus utrinque et marginibus nudis; spadix Q simpliciter decompositus elongato-paniculatus, caudiculo inermi terminatus, spathis primariis arcte tubulosis, inflorescentiis partialibus 6 ovatis, spicis decrescentibus utrinque 7—8, perianthio fructi- | fero pedicelliformi, fructibus sphaericis minutissimis. C. ramu- loso accedit sed spadicibus Q simpliciter decompositis.

Culién Isl. (Merritn no. 507; in December 1902).

4. Calamus mollis Blanco Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merrm no. 1411; March 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1642; February 1902; no. 17438; March 1903).

5. Calamus ramulosus Becc. n. sp. Scandens, mediocris; caudices vaginati 2cm diam.; vaginae spinis sparsis numerosis pallidis subulatis armatae; frondes cirriferae, in parte pinnifera metrales, cirro filiformi gracili terminatae; petiolo 0, rachi utrinque irre- culariter spinosa, segmentis numerosis, in fasciculos plurimos 3—5 approximatis, tenuibus, subherbaceis, linearibus valde acuminatis unicostulatis, nervis utrinque nudis, marginibus minutissime spinulosis; spadix Q supra decompositus diffusus caudiculo filiformi inermi terminatus, spathis primariis tubulosis arcte vaginantibus, inflorescentiis partialibus patentibus, ramulis spicigeris horizontalibus numerosis utrinque onustis, spicis gra- cilibus, spathellis cylindraceis arctissime vaginantibus, involucro florali lateraliter affixo exacte cupulari, perianthio fructifero caly-

ciformi, fructibus globoso-ovatis inter minoribus. Affinis speciebus e congerie C. stphonospathi sed spathis arcte vagi- nantibus.

Luzon, Prov. Tavabas, Guinayangan (Merri no. 2070).

6. Calamus trispermus Bece. n. sp. Verisimiliter scandens et_ro- bustus; frondes (radicales?) non cirriferae, segmentis inaequi- distantibus, in quovis latere geminato-approximatis majusculis oblanceolatis abrupte breviterque acuminatis, 5-costulatis, utrinque viridibus et nudis, marginibus minute et appresse spinulosis, venulis transversis nitidis creberrimis. Spadix Q magnus paniculatus, inflorescentiis partialibus 40 —45 cm longis, spicis utringue 5—6 ad faucem spatharum insertis, 12—15 cm longis, spathellis breviter infundibuliformibus, perianthio fructifero ex- planato, fructibus (non rite maturis) ovoideis abrupte mucronatis, cire. 18mm longis, 12—13 mm diam., squamis nitentibus longi-

Palmae. 47

tudinaliter sulcatis, basi stramineis, margine fusco-rubescenti cinetis, orthostichis 15; seminibus 3, albumine aequabili. CO. ma- nillenst valde proximus, differt fructibus ovoideis et squamis numerosioribus. Verisimiliter e congerie C. palustris, frondibus radicalibus pari-pinnatis, superioribus cirriferis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1645).

Daemonorops Blume

1. Daemonorops Gaudichaudii Mart. Luzon Isl, Prov. Bataan, Dinaluphihan (Merri. no. 1669; February 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1644; Fe- bruary 1903).

2. Daemonorops ochrolepis Becc. n. sp. Caudicis vaginae cire. 5cm diam., spiculis spadiceis numerosissimis seriatis armatae. Frondium petiolus brevis subbiconvexus marginibus acutis spinis brevibus armatis; segmenta numerosa aequidistantia elongato- lanceolata vel ensiformia-lanceolata, acuminata 39 40 cm longa, 3—3,5cm lata, costa medio supra nuda, subtus remote setosa, marginibus appresse spinulosis. Spadix strictus, fructifer 75 cm longus, spatha extima coriacea oblongo-spathulata, basi (in parte pedicellari) et in carinis 2 dorsalibus spiculis spadiceis obsita; fructibus sphaericis in vertice conico-mammillatis, 17—18mm diam., squamis pallide stramineis fere albescentibus margine vix fuscescenti, convexis nitentibus anguste longitudinaliter sulcatis; orthostichis 15; semine globoso. Cum Daem. Gaudichaudi (Sect. Piptospathae) consociandus sed vaginis et spathis crinitis nec non fructibus albescentibus facile distinguendus.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merrit no. 2069).

3. Daemonorops virescens Becc. n. sp. Caudicis vaginae spinis rectis validis seriatis vel solitariis armatae. Frondium petiolus elongatus supra planus, subtus convexus, utrinque spinosus; segmenta numerosa inaequidistantia in quovis latere saepe gemi- nata vel terna ensiformia 45—50cm longa, 2,5—3cm lata, supra prope apicem in nervis tribus, subtus in costa media tantum remote spinuloso-setosa. Spadix nutans paniculatus, pedunculo elongato acute ancipiti inermi; fructibus ovoideo-ellipticis ab- rupte breviterque conico-mucronulatis 25 mm longis, 16—17 mm latis, squamis nitentibus pallide virentibus apice fusco-maculatis anguste longitudinaliter sulcatis; orthostichis 18; semine ovoideo-

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elliptico. C. longipede proximus differt praecipue fructibus valde majoribus. Paragua Isl., San Antonio Bay (Merritt no. 868; February 1903). Caryota Linn. Caryota Cumingii Lodd.? Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampangas, Arayat (Merritt no. 1410; March 1903). Caryota majestica Hort. Lind. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1892). Caryota Rumphiana Mart. var. Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merrit. no. 2006).

Arenga Labill.

Arenga mindorensis Becc. n. sp. Minor, caudice humili gracili 3.cm diam.; frondibus superioribus sessilibus brevibus (50 70 em longis), inferioribus longe pedunculatis majoribus; ligula axillari fibroso-reticulata; segmentis angustis e basi usque ad apicem aequaliter late linearibus, exauriculatis, 20—30 cm © longis, 13—18 mm latis, marginibus remotissime serrulatis, apice non attenuato, rotundato, argutissime serrulato-denticulato, utrinque glaberrimis, inferne vix pallidioribus; spadicibus diffusis, ra- mulis sub anthesi patentibus gracilibus, 40cm longis; floribus masculis parvulis oblongis 4mm diam.; staminibus cire. 35; floris Q calyce explanato 6mm diam.

Mindoro Isl, Calapan (Merrmn no. 1790; April 1903).

Arenga saccharifera Labill.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merrit no. 2043).

Orania Zipp. Orania philippinensis Scheff. Paragua Isl., Point Separation (Merritt no. 869).

Pinanga Blume Pinanga maculata Porte Paragua Isl., E-wi-ig River (Merriis. no. 712; February 1903). Pinanga philippinensis Bece. (Vipat no. 3950 and 4064 in Hb. Becc.)

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O. Warsure: Myristicaceac. 49

Myristicaceae by

O. WARBURG.

Myristica Linn.

Myristiea guatteriifolia A. DC. Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2052); Pag- balao (Merrit no. 1917; 1924; April 1903): Pitoga (Mrrrt. no. 2117; April1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Aurrn no. 20; 1902); Island of Culién (Merri no. 605; December 1902).

Myristica philippinensis Lam. Luzon, Bosoboso, Distr. Morong (Lonmr no. 5195; in flower in August 1891); Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Lameo River, Marivales (Merritt no. 2533; June 1903); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrm no. 1023; in flower in August-October 1903).

Horsfieldia Willd.

1. Horsfieldia Merrillii Warb. n. sp. Frutex 2—3 m altus, ramis

ca. 5—6 mm latis glabris, cortice cinereo in sicco subsulcato obtectis haud lineis 2 elevatis longitudinaliter percursis; petiolis 1,5 em longis, 1,5 mm latis glabris, foliis membranaceis glabris oblongis 18—25 cm longis, 6—8 cm latis basi acutis apice acumine haud acuto subacuminatis, in medio vel paullo infra vel supra latissimis, in sicco fuscescentibus subtus paullo palli- dioribus, venis utrinque ca. 15 tenuibus subtus elevatis patulis fere strictis ante marginem arcuate conjunctis, nervis tertiariis et reticulatione subtus tantum et vix distinctis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus glabris quam folia paullo brevioribus pauci-ramosis, pedunculis 1,5—2 mm latis glabris, ramis ca. 10—12 cm longis, 1 mm latis glabris, ramulis 0,5—1cm longis, 0,5 mm latis gla- bris apice 5—10 flores gerentibus; pedicellis 2—3 mm longis, 0,25 mm latis vix paullo puberulis, floribus subglobosis ca. 1 mm longis, in sicco brunneis vel nigris, perigonio trifido rare qua- drifido, lobis rotundatis intus haud papillosis, extus pilis minutis paucis inspersis, androeceo vix stipitato, antheris 4 bilocularibus dorso tantum in columnam connatis apice haud stipitatis.

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50 O. Warpurc: Pandanaceae.

Species aff. Horsfieldiae Iryae, sed inflorescentiis majoribus minus ramosis, floribus longius pedicellatis haud confertis in sicco haud cyanescentibus, ramis haud bi-costatis diversa.

Mindoro Island, Pola (Merritt no. 2233, 2370; May 1903).

Pandanaceae

by

O. WARBURG.

1. Pandanus Merrillii Warb. n. sp. Frutex circa 3m altus. Folio exstante 1,5 m longo usque 3,5 cm lato subtus pallidiore apice sensim in flagellum breve triquetrum exeunte, dentibus margi- nalibus in basi folii valde crassis 2 mm latis, 2,5 mm _ longis, in parte media et superiore ascendentibus et tenuibus, dentibus costae medianae limbi inferioris in basi valde crassis inflatis subrecurvatis, in parte superiore parvis et debilibus ascenden- tibus. Syncarpiis spicate dispositis ca.6 in pedunculo 1 cm lato pallide brunneo paullo curvato bracteis coriaceis infra objecto sessilibus fere globosis ca. 6 cm in diametro; drupis ca. 2,5 em longis usque 5 mm latis per 18 mm connatis apice 7 mm longo liberis, caverna superiore drupae haud medullosa endocarpio bre- viore 7 mm longa, 4mm lata, parte libera pyramidata 5—6 gona stylo spinoso anguste pyramidali coronata; stigmate lineari deorsum vergente.

Species sect. Acrostigma Pandano ellipsoideo Warb. affinis sed synearpiis globosis differt.

Island of Paragua, San Antonio Bay, 300m s. m. on dry slopes (Merrit no. 840; in fruit in February 1903).

2. Pandanus tectorius Sol. Island of Culién, Sea-shore (Meerut n. 628; Jan. 2", 1902). “Pandan” Tagalog, Visayan, Ilocano.

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Begoniaceae by

O. W ARBURG.

I. Sect. Sphenanthera.

I. Begonia pseudo-lateralis Warb.n.sp. Caule omnino glabro ascen- dente haud valde crasso, petiolis 10—18 em longis 1,5—2 mm latis glabris, foliis tities ovatis transverse obliquis usque 20 cm longis 12 cm latis basi lato sinu haud profunde cordatis apice acutis, margine levissime vel vix sinuatis dentatis et in sinibus denticulatis glaberrimis 7—11-palmatinerviis, nervis interdum semel vel bis furcatis, stipulis caducis. Inflorescentia brevis- sima contracta pseudolaterali bracteis involuta 2—3 cm longa et lata, floribus o et QO intermixtis arcte confertis, florum —& sepalis late ellipticis, staminibus in toro vix elevato liberis, antheris oblongo-obovatis apice rotundatis quam filamenta brevio- ribus; floribus Q breviter pedicellati, ovario anguste alato, peta- lis 5 oblongis, stylis 3 bipartitis liberis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis, fructibus in pedicellis 1 cm longis globoso-ellipsoideis 8 mm longis, 6 mm latis haud dehiscentibus, valvis inflatis haud planis, anguste alatis, alis apice paullo latioribus, placentis bilamellatis, seminibus late ovatis punctato-sulcatis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Malunu (Warsure no. 11792, 11793); Prov. Tayabas, Sampoloc (WarsBure n. 13086; Jacor no. 814); Mindoro Isl., Baco River (Merritt no. 991).

Species affinis B. heteroclint J.J. Smirn Minahassae, sed differt inflorescentiis magis contractis et pseudolateralibus, fruc- tuum alis angustioribus, fructibus brevioribus.

Il. Sect. Diploclinium.

1. Begonia colorata Warb.n.sp. Herba parva repens, caule tenui stipulis persistentibus ochraceis ovatis longe appendiculatis 5—6 mm longis fere obtecto; petiolis glabris 2—4 em longis, foliis ovatis acuminatis, basi valde obliquis cordatis lobis super- positis, margine vix sinuatis setosis utrinque glaberrimis, colo- ratis, palmati-(6-)nerviis, 7 cm longis, 4cm latis. Inflorescen- tiis paucifloris ut videtur terminalibus, bracteis late ovatis 6 mm

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O. Warsure

longis cuspidatis, J et QO separatis; floribus o (nimis juvenili- bus) sepalis 2 petalis ut videtur 0, staminibus multis pro parte certe liberis, antheris obtusis; fructu in pedunculo 3,5 mm longo unico 3-alato, 10mm longo, 15mm lato, prope alas dehiscente, alis vix distincter transverse venosis subaequalibus 5 mm latis rotundatis capsulam omnino circumdantibus; placentis bipartitis, seminibus late ovatis sulcatis.

Mindanao Isl., Sibulan (Warsure no. 14633; July 1888).

Species foliis B. rhombicarpae similis inflorescentia et fructi- ficatione valde differt.

Begonia longiscapa Warb. n. sp. Caule probabiliter repente,

foliis longissime petiolatis, petiolo 20 cm longo fulvo-hirto- villosiusculo, folio 15 cm longo, 9 cm lato margine vix sinuato haud dentato apice subacuto basi sinu late subcordato, lobis rotundatis, palmati-(9-)nerviis, supra glabro, subtus in nervis parce piloso. Inflorescentiis 830—35 cm longis, pedun- culo paullo piloso 27 em longo, bracteis caducis, superio- ribus glabris navicularibus 2 mm longis, floribus o et Q inter- mixtis, @ breviter (4 em) pedicellatis, sepalis orbicularibus (6 mm in diametro), petalis 2 oblongis, staminibus basi in columnam brevem connatis, antheris obovatis apice subtruncatis quam filamenta brevioribus; floribus Q longius (1—2 cm) pedi- cellatis, petalis 4 inaequalibus, stylis 3 (ut videtur), bipartitis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis, capsulis 3-alatis prope alas de- hiscentibus basi et apice retusis, alis rotundatis 6 mm latis sub- aequalibus transverse venosis, placentis bipartitis, seminibus late ovatis punctate sulcatis.

Leyte Is]. (Jacor, without no. in 1861).

Species B. manillensi A. DC. affinis habitu valde robustiore et fructibus diversis differt.

3. Begonia luzonensis Warb. n. sp. Caule probabiliter repente,

foliis longe petiolatis, petiolis usque 14 cm longis, longe sed distanter ferrugineo - villosis, foliis 12—16 cm _longis, 7—10 em latis rotundato-ovatis apice acutis basi profunde oblique cordatis (lobis sese attingentibus sed haud_ super- positis), margine sinuato dentatis vix denticulatis dense ferrugineo-villose-ciliatis utrinque pilis in sicco appressis in- structis palmati-8-nerviis. Inflorescentiis magnis 17—23 em longis composite cymosis; pedunculo tenui 8—16 cm longo,

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1 mm crasso distanter longe villoso, bracteis caducis, floribus ot et QO intermixtis, pedicellis florum © filiformibus 2—3 mm longis, sepalis 2 quam petala majoribus, staminibus basi vix connatis, antheris oblongis obtusis haud appendiculatis quam filamenta vix brevioribus. Fructibus longe (2—2,5 cm) pedi- cellatis inaequaliter 3-alatis; alis 2 rotundatis 4 mm latis, ala tertia 11 mm lata in angulum fere acutum protracta nervoso- lineata; stylis saepe persistentibus 3 alte connatis vulgo bis bipartitis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis, placentis bipartitis; seminibus late ovatis punctato-sulcatis.

Luzon Isl.: Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 13084).

Species B. manillenst A. DC. affinis foliis supra pilosis facile discernenda.

4. Begonia Merrillii Warb. n. sp. Herba parva repens in nodis radicans, caudice 2—-3 mm crasso villoso, stipulis lanceo- latis ca. 6 mm longis pubescentibus persistentibus, petiolis 4—11 cm longis 1,5—2 mm latis pubescentibus, foliis oblique ovato-acutis cordatis interdum vix acutis 4—5 cm longis, 5—7 cm latis palmati-7—8-nerviis margine vix vel haud profunde sinuatis supra glabris in margine_ rufo pubescentibus subtus in nervis pubescentibus in limbo dense et minute albo-punctulatis. Pedunculis tenuibus rubris pilis paucis inspersis ca. 14 cm longis, 1 mm latis apice tantum et brevissime ramosis, pedicellis tenuibus 4—6 cm longis, bracteis lanceolatis 4 mm longis; florum & sepalis 2 quam petala mino- ribus, antheris late obovatis obtusis filamentis aequilongis in columna parva, florum © ovario trialato, alis triangularibus acutis, stylis 3 bipartitis liberis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Covdon (Merri no. 143, in flower in June 1902).

Species B. manillenst affinis foliis minoribus, alis haud rotundatis etc. diversa.

5. Begonia rhombiearpa A. DC. Luzon Isl., Prov. of Rizal, Tanay (Murr no. 2843; May 1903).

6. Begonia trichochila Warb. n. sp. Caule probabiliter repente, petiolis junioribus longe ferrugineo-villosis demum_ glabris, foliis ovato-rotundatis apice vix acutis basi profunde cordatis (lobis vix superpositis), margine integris vel sub-undulatis pilis longissimis ferrugineis deciduis munitis utrinque glabris,

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10 cm longis 7—8 cm latis, palmati-(9—11-)nerviis. Inflores- centiis quam folia longioribus multifloris glabris, pedunculo gra- cili 12—18cm longo, floribus et Q intermixtis, % breviter (8 mm) pedicellatis, sepalis 2 et petalis 2, late ovatis ca. 5 cm longis, staminibus fere liberis, basi vix connatis, antheris obovatis obtusis quam filamenta brevioribus. Fructibus longe (1,5-—2 m) pedicellatis inaequaliter 3-alatis basi rotundatis apice subprotractis, petalis et sepalis 4, stylis 3 basi connatis apice breviter bipartitis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis; alis rotundatis capsulam vix superantibus, majore 4mm, breviore 2 mm lata; placentis bilamellatis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 13260).

Species e descriptione B. longovillosae A. DC. affinis sed foliis majoribus haud crenatis differt.

III. Sect. Petermannia.

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampoloc (Warsure no. 13085; in March. 1888).

Species foliis angustis inflorescentiis contractis insignis. Begonia Jagori Warb. n. sp. Caule erecto fulvo hispido, inno- vationibus hispidissimis; petiolis brevissimis 2—4 mm _ longis hispidis, foliis late ovatis acuminatis basi oblique subcordatis valde inaequilateribus profunde dentato-lobatis sparsimque

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denticulatis supra glabris subtus pallidis ad nervos fusco- scabridis usque 10 cm longis 5 cm latis penni - palmati- (83—5-)nerviis; stipulis magnis (14 mm longis 5 mm latis) ovato-oblongis mucronatis persistentibus. Inflorescentiis o ter- minalibus foliis subaequilongis cymosis hispidis; bractearum caducarum cicatricibus nodosis, sepalis 2 orbicularibus fere 8 mm in diametro petalis 0, staminibus superiore parte liberis, basi in columnam gracilem connatis, antheris late ovatis apice rotundatis. Inflorescentiis Q axillaribus (GQ juxtapositis iisque praecedentibus) brevibus (2 cm longis) hispidis 1 vel 2 floris breviter pedicellatis, ovario subacute 3-alato, petalis 5, stylis 3 bipartitis, stigmatibus spiraliter dispositis, placentis bilamellatis.

Luzon Isl. (Jacor no. 889, 890; in 1861).

Species B. Cumingianae A. DC. affinis foliis latioribus, nervis compluribus crassioribusque et ramis magis_pilosis differt.

3. Begonia leucosticta Warb. n. sp. Caule erecto glabro, pe- tiolis 1—4 cm longis pilis paucis minutis parce inspersis; foliis lanceolatis (12—17 cm longis 4—5 cm latis acutis basi subcordatis valde obliquis uno latere fere cuneato, -altero late rotundato-auriculatis, margine undulatis passim subdenticulatis penni- palmati-(6—7-)nerviis utrinque glabris subtus cyanescentibus supra maculis magnis albidis inspersis. Inflorescentia co terminali 3 cm longa composite cymosa, pedunculo tenui 1 cm longo, 1 mm lato, bractearum cadu- carum cicatricibus nodoso, pedicellis brevissimis 1—2 mm longis, sepalis 2 orbicularibus, staminibus basi in columnam gracilem connatis, antheris late ovatis apice emarginatis. In- florescentia Q ..., e cicatrice probabiliter axillari inflorescen- tiae ot juxta posita.

North Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Digamai(Warsura no. 12004). Species maculis albis magnis foliorum insignis in culturam introducenda est.

4. Begonia mindanaensis Warb. n. sp. Caule erecto pilis fulvis hispido, stipulis lanceolatis pilosis deciduis, petiolis _ bre- vibus (5 mm longis) hispidis, foliis lanceolatis (9 cm longis 2—3 cm latis) longe acuminatis basi obliquis cuneatis vix subcordatis margine eroso-lobato-dentatis, in intervallis

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passim denticulatis, utrinque pilis punctiformibus parce in- spersis, subtus in nervis pubescentibus, penninerviis, basi 2—3-nerviis. Inflorescentiis g@ ..., Q axillaribus brevissimis ut videtur paucifloris, pedunculis 2—3 mm longis, bracteis persistentibus 5 mm longis margine fulvo-hispidis anguste lanceolatis longe acuminatis; fructuum pedicellis 4 mm longis; capsula trialata, 13 mm longa et lata apice subprotracta, alis fere aequabilibus triangularibus lineato-nervosis apice truncatis angulo rotundato; capsula prope alas dehiscente, placentis bila- mellatis.

Mindanao Isl., Davao, Mt. Dagatpan near Mt. Apo (War- BpurG no. 14633, in June 1888).

Species B. Cumingianae A. DC. affinis foliis angustioribus grosse dentatis, stipulis angustis pilosis, praesertim autem inflorescentiis 3 brevissimis differt.

Sapindaceae

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Cardiospermum Linn.

Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn. var. microcarpum Blume. North Luzon, Buguey (Warsura no. 12375); Prov. Isabela, Sta. Maria (Merritt no. 183); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merri no. 1429).

Allophylus Linn. Allophylus dimorphus Radlk. Luzon, Proy. Zambales (Warpura no. 13337). Allophylus grossedentatus F. Villar. Luzon (Cuma no. 640).

In Vinau’s Revis. (1886) p. 94, Cumine’s (no. 640) is cited as belonging to Allophylus Cobbe Bl. var. grossedentata Vidal. (J. Perkins).

Allophylus maerostachys Radlk. n. sp. (Sehkmidelia javensis BI. var.? Turez. in Bull. Mose. XXXI, 1, 1858, p. 401; A. Cobbe,

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non alior., Vidal Phanerog. Cuming., 1885, p. 22, 104 et Revis., 1886, p. 94, partim): Frutex(?) glaber; rami teretes, juveniles subfusci, mox albescentes; folia 3-foliolata, interdum permagna, breviter vel mediocriter petiolata; foliola intermedia e subrhom- beo longiuscule cuneata, supra medium latissima, acuminata, in petiolulos longiusculos sensim angustata, lateralia minora, ex ovali lanceolata, acuta vel subacuminata, breviter petiolulata, omnia remote denticulata vel subintegerrima, membranacea, ner- vis lateralibus remotis procurvis subtus prominentibus, utrinque glabra nec nisi in axillis nervorum subtus pilorum fasciculo obsita, supra fuscescentia nitida, subtus pallidiora nitidula, glan- dulis microscopicis curvatis adspersa, cellulis secretoriis et ad paginam inferiorem utriculis elongatis instructa, epidermide mucigera; thyrsi axillares, simplices, graciles, elongati, folia interdum dimidio superantes, saepius curvati, glabri, basi nudi, ceterum interrupte cincinnigeri, cincinnis sessilibus 5— 7 -floris; flores parvi, breviter pedicellati, albidi, glabri; fructus cocci globosi, mediocres, glabri.

Rami 3—4mm crassi. Folia petiolo 2—8cm longo adjecto 15—30 cm longa; foliola intermedia cum petiolulis 8—15 mm longis 12—22 cm longa, 4,5—8 cm lata. Thyrsi 12—30 cm longi. Alabastra diametro 1 mm. Sepala glabra; petala coch- leariformia, lamina emarginata, ungue cuneato, sGpra unguem squama bifida dense villosa aucta; discus (in glandulas 4 tumens) elaber; stamina vix ima basi puberula; germinis (floris =) rudimen- tum bicoccum, glabrum. Fructus cocci (sicci) diametro 5 mm.

Luzon (Cumine no. 826; in flower); Prov. Nueva Hcija, Ro- sales (Warsura no. 13343; in fruit); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Warpure no. 13339, 13340; in flower).

(Valde affinis A. filigero Radlk., a quo differt glabritie, foliolis longius cuneatis, thyrsis non adeo elongatis.)

4, Allophylus quinatus Radlk. n. sp. (Zarrietia sp.? Turez. in Bull. Mose. XX XI, 1, 1858, p.408; Schmidelia sp. id. ibid. XXXVI, 1, 1863, p.586; A. Cobbe var. Blancoti, non alior., Vidal Phanerog. Cuming., 1885, p. 52, 104 et Revis., 1886, p. 94, partim): Fru- tex (?) pubescens; rami teretes, ut et petioli thyrsique pube brevi molli induti, cortice subfusco; folia 5-foliolata, mediocria, longiuscule petiolata; foliola anguste lanceolata, fere quinquies longiora quam latiora, acutissima, basi acuta petiolulis brevius-

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culis insidentia, subaequaliter subrepando-dentata, membranacea, nervis lateralibus crebris (utrinque ca. 15) rectiusculis oblique patentibus supra vix, subtus paullulum prominentibus, supra minutim puberula, subtus molliuscula, glandulis microscopicis curvatis obsita, utrinque opaca, cellulis secretoriis sat crebris minutim pellucide punctata, epidermide mucigera; thyrsi axil- lares, simplices, petiolos aequantes vel paullo superantes, stricti, a tertia vel quarta inferiore parte dense cincinnos sessiles 5— 7-floros gerentes; flores mediocres, breviter pedicellati, albidi, glabriusculi.

Rami 3mm erassi. Folia petiolo 4—7 cm longo adjecto 10—18 cm longa; foliola intermedia cum petiolulis 2—5 mm longis 6 —12 cm longa, 1,5—2,5 em lata, reliqua minora. Thyrsi 6—8 cm longi. Alabastra diametro 1,5 mm. Sepala glabra, vix ima basi puberula, margine glanduligera; petala spathulata, emarginata, ungue cuneato ciliolato, supra unguem squama bi- fida dense barbata aucta; discus (in glandulas 4 tumens) glaber; stamina basi pilosula; germinis (floris =) rudimentum bicoccum, pilosulum.

Samar Isl. (Cumina no. 1270, nec 1720, ut in schedis non- nullis nee non apud Turez. |. c. legitur).

(Proxime accedens ad A. dimorphwm Radlk., attamen sat distincta foliis omnibus 5-foliolatis, foliolis angustius lanceo- latis subaequaliter repando-dentatis, thyrsis strictis.)

Allophylus racemosus Radlk.

Luzon, Prov. Nueva Ecija, Rosales (Warpura no. 13342).

6. Allophylus setulosus Radlk. n. sp. Frutex(?); rami teretes, juve-

niles ut et petioli thyrsi foliaque praesertim subtus in nervis pilis subsetaceis patulis vel reversis laxe adspersi, cortice viridi lenticelloso-punctato, mox albescente; folia 3-foliolata, majuscula, longiuscule petiolata; foliola intermedia magna, ex oblongo late lanceolata, acuminata, in petiolulos longiusculos cuneato-atte- nuata, lateralia fere dimidio minora, ovalia, obtusiuscula, bre- viter petiolulata, omnia remote argute serrata, serraturis infe- rioribus patulis, superioribus porrectis, tenuissime membranacea, nervis lateralibus remotis (utrinqgue 5—8) procurvis subtus manifeste prominentibus, supra in nervis et inter nervos pilis subsetaceis raris adspersa, insuper in nervo mediano pilis cris- patis densius obsita, subtus praesertim in nervo mediano patule

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setulosa et in axillis nervorum barbulata ceterum pilis singulis tantum adspersa, supra sat viridia opaca, subtus pallidiora niti- dula, glandulis microscopicis majusculis clavatis curvatis obsita, cellulis secretoriis utriculiformibus instructa, attamen vix pellu- cide punctata, staurenchymate perbrevi crystallorum concretio- nibus crebris persito, epidermidis cellulis praesertim paginae superioris majusculis margine sinuatis mucigeris; thyrsi axil- lares, simplices, graciles, foliis paullo breviores, a sexta inferiore parte cincinnos sessiles paucifloros sat dense gerentes; flores parvuli, breviter pedicellati, albidi, glabri.

Rami 2 mim crassi. Folia petiolo ca. 8 cm longo adjecto 23—28 cm longa; foliola intermedia cum petiolulis 1—1,5 cm longis 15—20 cm longa, 5—7 em lata. Thyrsi ca. 18 cm longi. Alabastra diametro 1 mm. Sepala glabra, margine pilis minutis glandulisque ciliolata; petala cochleariformia, lamina crenulata, ungue longiore cuneato ciliato, supra unguem squama bifida villosula aucta; discus (in glandulas 4 tumens) glaber, auran- tiacus; stamina infra medium pilosula; germen (floris &% rudi- mentarium tantum visum) bicoccum, glabrum.

Jolé Isl. (Warpure no. 14919).

7. Allophylus ternatus Radlk. Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Candelaria (Warsure no. 13338); Middle Luzon, Bordeos(Warsure no. 13345); Polillo(Warsure no. 13341); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merrmu no. 1211; in flower in January 1902); Jol6é Isl., Tawi Tawi (Warpure no. 14420); Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibulan (Warpure no. 14285).

8. Allophylus timorensis Blume emend. North Luzon, Buguey (Warsure no. 12373); Middle Luzon, Cabongenan (Warsure no. 13344); Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Ma- sinloc (WarBuRG no. 13336).

On the label of one of the specimens in the Berlin herb.

Rapux. has written the following identifications: Allophylus timo- rensis Bl. emend. (i. e. exclus. speciminibus Zippelianis ex parte, et Spanoghianis), Schmidelia timorensis DC., Allophylus litto- ralis Bl.

Sapindus Linn.

1. Sapindus Saponaria Linn., forma 3 microearpus Radlk. (?). Luzon, Br. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merri no. 1574); Prov. Ma- nila, Montalban (WarsBurG no. 12563).

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Erioglossum Blume.

Erioglossum rubiginosum Blume.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnErN no. 135, 215); Prov. Tayabas, Malicboi (Merritt no. 2445; in flower in April 1903); Mindoro Isl, Pola (Merritt no. 2208; in flower in May 19083).

Aphania Blume.

Aphania philippinensis Radlk. n. sp. Frutex(?); rami teretes,

atro-fusci, dense lenticelloso-punctati, glabrati; folia 2—3juga, longiuscule petiolata, petiolo basi tumido; foliola subopposita, oblonga, utrinque subacuta, petiolulis mediocribus basi incras- satis suffulta, chartacea, nervis lateralibus oblique patulis remotis ante marginem + manifeste anastomosantibus subtus prominenti- bus, tenuiter reticulato-venosa, glabra, supra sublaevia nitida livescenti-viridia, subtus opaca, cellulis secretoriis raris instructa, crystallorum concretionibus prope paginam superiorem sat cre- bris, glandulis microscopicis basi paullum immersis raris ornata, epidermide non mucigera; paniculae spurie terminales, sat amplae, pluriramosae vel abbreviatae pauciramosae, ramis thyr- soideis sat dense cymalas subsessiles gerentibus minutim pube- rulis; alabastra subglobosa, pedicellata; sepala 5, minutim glan- duloso- ciliolata; petala 5, oblonga, ciliolata, intus basi bi- squamulata; stamina 6, filamentis basi villosis quam antherae glabrae acutae brevioribus; germen glabrum; fructus 2- (rarius 3-) vel abortu 1-coccus, coccis drupaceis divaricatis obovoideis parvis glabris, endocarpio tenui.

Rami ca. 4 mm crassi. Folia petiolo 5—9 cm longo adjecto ca. 40 cm longa; foliola 12—20 cm longa, 5,5—7,5 cm lata, petiolulis 5—15 mm longis. Panicula 10—25 cm longa. Ala- bastra diametro ca. 2,5 mm. Pedicelli ca.2 mm longi, basi arti- culati. Fructus cocci (sicci) ca. 9 mm longi, 6 mm crassi.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anxern no. 216 part.; part. Mischocarpus triqueter Radlk.; in flower and fruit a. 1902); Jolé Isl. (Warsuue no. 14597; in flower in August 1888).

Lepisanthes Blume.

Lepisanthes schizolepis Radlk. (in Sapind. Holl.-Ind., 1877—78,

p. 87), forma 2, sphenolepis Radlk.: A forma 1, genwina Radlk.

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(petalorum squama profunde bifida) distincta petalorum squama integra, subtruncato-cuneata.

Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merrit no. 2331; in flower in May 1903).

Otophora Blume. 1. Otophora fruticosa Blume.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warsure no. 11674); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warsura no. 13214); Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Bagac (Warpure no. 13335); Manila (Chamisso without no.); WaARBURG no. 18215); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merri, no. 1365); Prov. Tayabas (Merrmi no. 2127); Mindoro Isl, Pola (Merrrinn no. 2239); Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merri no. 72%).

Euphoria Comm. 1. Euphoria cinerea Radlk.

Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merri. no. Ths hee Prox. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AuERN no. 79; in flower, a. 1902); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Mmrrmi. no. 1374; in flower in March 1903); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Murr no. 2203, 2399, 2468; in fruit in March and May 1903); Pinamalayan (MerRILL no. 2174; in flower in May 1903).

Nephelium Linn.

1. Nephelium intermedium Radlk. n. sp. Arbor (?); rami teretes, juniores sufferrugineo - pulverulenti; folia 2—38-juga; foliola elliptica vel oblonga, subacuminata, breviter petiolulata, char- taceo-coriacea, nervis lateralibus utrinque 7—9 oblique ad- scendentibus subtus prominentibus, sat reticulato-venosa, utrinque glabra nec nisi pilis raris adpressis supra basin lateraliter affixis subtus adspersa, supra pallide subfusca, subtus canescenti - elaucescentia, cellulis secretoriis instructa, epidermide mucigera; paniculae ad apices ramorum axillares, pauciramosae, foliis breviores, pulverulento-puberulae; flores apetall, breviter pedi- cellati; discus concavus puberulus; fructus cocci ex elliptico subglobosi, processibus primum brevibus contiguis prismaticis (fere ut in N. mutabili) subtruncatis dein sat elongatis subulatis suleatis rectiusculis (siccis) rigidis echinato-muricati (quasi inter- medii inter ‘Nephelii chrysei et N. mutabilis fructus).

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Rami ca. 6 mm crassi. Folia petiolo 4—6 em longo ad- jecto 15—24 em longa; foliola cum petiolulis 3—8 mm longis 8—16 cm longa, 3,5—7 cm lata. Paniculae 6—10 em longae. Calyx cupularis, coriaceus, 5—6-fidus, laciniis ovatis obtusis extus velutino-puberulis, intus et margine canescenti-tomen- tellis. Stamina basi villosiuscula; antherae ovatae, obtnsae, minutissime puberulae. Germen floris Gt rudimentarium villo- sum, floris Q (ute fructu javenili concludere licet) 2-coccum; stylus profunde bifidus, cruribus recurvatis. Fructus cocci ca. 4 cm longi, 3,5 cm lati, processibus basalibus et apicalibus ca. 8 mm, intermediis 15 mm longis.

North Luzon, Malunu (Warpure no. 11672; in fruit); Luzon Proy. Isabela, Digamai (Warpura no. 12007; in fruit); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AvERN no. 204; a. 1902); Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warpure no. 13109; in flower in March 1888); Mindanao Isl]., Davao Sibulan, M* Dagatpan, 4000 m alt. (WarBurG no. 14287; in fruit in March June 1888); Jolé Isl. (Warsura no. 14918; in flower).

Guioa Cav.

1. Guioa aptera Radlk. n. sp. Frutex (?); rami teretes, glabrius- culi, novelli puberuli; folia abrupte pinnata; foliola 6 —8, sub- opposita, parva, sublanceolata, inaequilatera, subfalcata vel prae- sertim superiora sigmoideo-curvata, sensim acuminata, basi in petiolulos perbreves attenuata, integerrima, submembranacea, nervis lateralibus paucis (5 —6) procurvis subtus interdum foveola basilari notatis, supra glabra, fusca, subtus pilis minutis ad- pressis laxe adspersa et minutim tuberculato-papillosa, inde opaca glaucescentia, impunctata, attamen cellulis secretoriis persita; rhachis foliorum nuda; inflorescentiae axillares, foliis breviores, pauciramosae, puberulae; flores disco interrupto semi- lunari glabro; fructus late obcordatus, 3-alato-lobatus, apiculatus, in stipitem brevem coarctatus, extus et intus glaber.

Rami 2mm eressi, cortice cinerascente. Folia petiolo 1,5—3 cm longo adjecto 10—16 cm longa; foliola cum petiolulis vix 2 mm longis 2,5—6 cm longa, 12 —16 mm lata. Inflorescentiae 4— 8 em longae. Fructus ca. 12 mm longus, 15 mm latus.

North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Lallo (Warpure no. 11504); Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsura no. 13108; in fruit in March 1888).

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2. Guioa diplopetala Radlk. Mindanao Isl., Surigao (Anmrn no. 514).

3. Guioa lasiothyrsa Radlk. n. sp. Frutex(?); rami teretes petioli- que thyrsique pilis sufferrugineis patulis subhirsuto-tomentosi; folia pari-pinnata; foliola 6 —8, opposita, oblonga, subaequilatera, abruptius acuminata, basi subacuta petiolulis brevibus insidentia, integerrima, submembranacea, nervis lateralibus paucis (utrinque 5—6) elongatis curvato-adscendentibus, supra minutim puberula fusca, subtus pilis mollibus praesertim ad nervos patulis pubes- centia et minutim tuberculato-papillosa, inde opaca glaucescentia, efoveolata, impunctata, attamen cellulis secretoriis persita; rhachis foliorum nuda; thyrsi axillares, pauciramosi, foliis multo bre- vioribus, dense cincinnos sessiles vel superne flores singulos gerentibus, pedicellis medio articulatis bracteisque subulatis hirsutis; flores disco interrupto semilunari glabro; fructus late obcordatus, 3-alato-lobatus, styli reliquiis coronatus, in stipitem brevem coarctatus, extus et intus glaber.

Rami 3 mm crassi, cortice fusco. Folia petiolo ca. 3 cm longo adjecto 16—26 cm longa; foliola cum petioluliis 2—3 mm longis, 6—12 cm longa, 2—4 cm lata. Thyrsi 4—8 cm longi; pedicelli 3—4 mm longi. Fructus ca. 12 mm longus, 15 mm latus.

Paragua Isl., San Antonio Bay (Mmrritt no. 852; in fruit in February 1903).

4. Guioa Perrottetii Radlk.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12 369); Prov. Cagayan, Alcala (Warpure no. 11758); Malaueg (Warpure no. 11 757); Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 13219; all in fruit), Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrmn no. 1478); Lamao River, M* Mariveles (Merritt no. 2537; in fruit in June 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AneRN no. 212, 267); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrit no. 1227 in fruit —, no. 1351 in flower in February 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merri. no. 2068); Laguimanoc (Merritn no. 45, 2122); Malicboi (Merrit no. 2439); Pagbalao (Murritt no. 1953; in flower in April 1903); Prov. Zambales, Subig and vicinity (Merriiu no. 2109); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merri no. 1224, 1293; in flower in January 1903); Mindanao Isl., Surigao (AnERN no. 433).

5. Guioa pleuropteris Radlk. Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Murrint no. 762).

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6. Guioa subapieulata Radlk. n. sp. Frutex; rami teretes petiolique thyrsique molliter pubescentes; folia pari-pinnata; foliola 4, opposita, ovalia, subaequilatera, obtusa, minutim apiculata, rarius subacuta, in petiolulos breves complanatos basi incrassatos attenuata, integerrima, submembranacea, nervis lateralibus paucis (utrinque 4—5) procurvis, supra praeter nervos puberulos gla- briuscula, subfusca, subtus pilis teneris adpressis adspersa et minutim tuberculato-papillosa, inde opaca glaucescentia, efo- veolata, cellulis secretoriis dense minutim pellucido-punctata; rhachis foliorum nuda; thyrsi axillares et subterminales, graciles, folia subaequantes, a tertia vel media parte cincinnos subelon- gatos 4—5-floros bractea subulata suffultos bracteolisque ornatos gerentes; flores breviter pedicellati, pedicellis basi articulatis; sepala basi laxe puberula, margine glanduloso~ciliata; petala obovata, intus supra basin squamulis 2 linearibus cristatis villo- siusculis aucta; discus interruptus, semilunaris, glaber; stamina infra medium villosa; pistillum pilis singulis tantum adspersum; fructus (non suppetebat).

Frutex 6-pedalis (Merrill in scheda). Rami 2 mm crassi, cortice subfusco. Folia petiolo ca. 1 em longo adjecto, ca. 10 cm longa; foliola superiora 7—8 cm longa, 3—3,5 cm lata, inferiora fere dimidio minora. Thyrsi ca. 10 cm longi, cincinni 8—10 mm aequantes, pedicelli 2 mm vix superantes. Flores ca. 3 mm longi et lati, albi.

Culioén Is]. (Merri no. 513; in flower in December 1902).

Arytera Blume. 1. Arytera litoralis BI. North Luzon, Enrile (Warpura no. 12370, 12372); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (WarsurG no. 13217, 13218); Prov. Manila (Warpure no. 13216); Prov. Bataan, Bagac (Warsure no. 13331); Pic de Morong (Warsure no. 13 330).

Mischocarpus Blume.

1. Mischoecarpus salicifolius Radlk. n. sp. Arbor(?); rami teretes, glabri; folia abrupte pinnata, petiolo teretiusculo, rhachi superne 2-suleata; foliola 5—6, alterna, longiuscule oblongo-lanceolata, utrinque acuta, petiolulata, integerrima, subcoriacea, glabra nec nisi glandulis microscopicis cylindricis subtus adspersa, nervo mediano subtus sat prominente, lateralibus obsoletis snbtus quo-

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que parum prominulis basi foveola urceolata notatis, supra laeviuscula, reti venarum angustissimo elegantissimo non nisi subtus prominulo, utrinque opaca, (sicca) e viridi subfusca, im- punctata, attamen cellulis secretoriis persita, epidermidis inferioris cellulis sparsim crystalla singula gerentibus; paniculae axillares et subterminales, pauciramosae, sat robustae, cymuligerae, cymulis breviter stipitatis; flores longius pedicellati, petaligeri (ut e cica- tricibus sub disco fructigero obviis patet); discus glaber; fructus (stipite breviusculo excluso) globosus, apice retusus, brevissime apiculatus, glaber, mesocarpio crassiuscule resinoso-carnoso, endo- carpio toto sclerenchymatico glabro; semina (immatura) ventre tantum arillo obtecta.

Rami 5mm crassi. Folia petiolo 4—5 cm longo adjecto 16—22 cm longa; foliola cum petiolulis 6—8 mm longis 10— 15 cm longa, 2,5——3 em lata, margine subundulata. Paniculae ca. 18 cm longae; pedicelli 8 mm longi, ad tertiam inferiorem partem articulati. Fructus (stipite adjecto) 10—12 mm longus, rubro-fuscus, hic illic guttulis resinae exsudatae obsitus; stipes ca. 3 mm aequans.

Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merri no. 1842; in fruit in April 1903).

2. Mischoearpus sundaicus Blume. North Luzon, Malunu (Warpura no. 11676); Middle Luzon, Siniloan (WarpurG no. 15349).

3. Mischocarpus triqueter Radlk. n. sp. Arbor(?); rami teretes, suleati, innovationes dense cano-pubescentes; folia abrupte pin- natae, petiolo supra plano, marginibus acutis, subtus convexo striato, basi valde incrassato; foliola 7—9, alterna vel suboppo- sita, oblonga, subacuta, basi obtusiuscula vel rotundata, petiolu- lata, integerrima, chartacea, glabra nec nisi pilis raris adpressis elandulisque microscopicis cylindricis subtus adspersa, nervis subtus prominentibus, reti venarum minus angusto supra subtus- que prominente, (sicca) pallide viridia, cellulis secretoriis sat dense pellucido-punctata, epidermidis inferioris cellulis sparsim erystalla singula gerentibus; thyrsi (adjecti, verisimiliter e ramis vetustioribus enati, fructigeri) laxiflori; flores sat pedicellat, petaligeri, petalis (sub fructu relictis) lanceolatis sepala ovata membranacea puberula paullo superantibus; discus glaber; fructus triquetro-pyriformis, stipite quam pars seminifera plus dimidio

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breviore, styli brevis in stigma 3-crure desinentis reliquiis api- culatus, glaber, endocarpio toto sclerenchymatico glabro; semina ellipsoidea, arillo obtecta.

Rami 6 mm erassi. Folia petiolo 5—8 cm longo adjecto 20—32 em longa; foliola cum petiolulis 8—10 mm_ longis 10—16 cm longa, 3,5—5 cm lata. Thyrsi ca. 8 cm longi; pedicelli 4 mm longi, prope basin articulati. Sepala 2,5 mm longa. Fructus (stipite adjecto) 15—18 mm longus, ca. 1 em latus, fuscus; stipes 4—5 mm aequans; semen 7 mm longum, 5mm latum.

Luzon, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anern no. 262, 216 part. The other part (cf. no. 216) belongs to Aphania philippinensis Radlk.).

Lepidopetalum Blume.

1. Lepidopetalum Perrottetii Blume. North Luzon, Buguey (Warpura no. 12374); Enrile (Warnura no. 12372); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warpure no. 13213, 13220); Prov. Bataan, Bagac (Warpure no. 13332); Pic de Morong (Warsura no. 13347); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merrin. no. 1404, 1439; in flower in March 1908).

Dodonaea Linn. 1. Dodonaea viscosa Jacq. var. vulgaris Benth. f 3. Burmanniana Radlk. Middle Luzon, Siniloan (Warsura no. 138334); Mindoro Isl., Caguray (Merrit no. 9384); Pola (Merritt no. 2402); Mindanao Isl, Davas, Taumu (Warpura no. 14286).

Harpullia Roxb. 1. Harpullia arborea Radlk. North Luzon, Cagayan, Malaguey (Warpure no. 11756); Enrile (Warsura no. 12371); Middle Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Warpura no. 13348); Prov. Bataan, Pic de Morong (Warpura no. 13346); Prov. Camarines Sur (Anrrn no. 43); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1071); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Mrrritr no. 1722).

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FRAGMENTA

ELORAH PHILLIP PINAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

TO THE

FLORA OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

BY

J. PERKINS, Pu.D.

FASCICULUS I

LEIPZIG GEBRUDER BORNTRAEGER 1904 PARIS LONDON PAUL KLINCKSIECK WILLIAMS & NORGATE

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Marantaceae of the Philippines.

With 3 plates and 31 figures.

By

J. PERKINS.

Flowers very irregular, hermaphrodite, with calyx and corolla. Sepals free, equal or subequal. Corolla-tube short, or more fre- quently long, rarely wanting; lobes colored or white, the exterior lobe usually larger and at the apex cucullate. Only one fertile stamen; anther 1-celled with a petaloid appendage. Inner pair of staminodia always present, the one cucullate and including the style before flowering, the other callose. Outer staminodia 1— 2, petaloid. Ovary inferior 1—3-celled; cells 1-ovuled. Style simple, recurved at the point, inclosed in the cucullate-staminode, at flowering spring- ing out and striking against the callose staminode. Fruit a loculicide capsule, or an indehiscent nut or berry. Seeds 1—3, arillate. Perennial herbs sometimes high. Stem short or long. Leaves distichous. Inflorescence often large. Flowers almost always in pairs.

About 300 species in the Tropics of the whole world.

Key to the genera.

A. Ovary always distinctly 3-celled, 2 of the cells apparently empty (ovules at first present, obvious) Tribe I. Phrynieae Peters. a) The outer staminodia 2. 1. Flowers in pairs; bracteoles small, incrassate; bracts caducous 1. Donax Lour. 2. Flowers solitary 2. Monophryniwm K. Schum. J. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae. 6

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b) The outer staminodia solitary (Flowers in pairs) 3. Phacelophrynium K. Schum. B. Ovary 1-celled Tribe Il. Maranteae Peters. 4. Maranta UL.

1. Donax Lour.

Donax Lour. Fl. cochinch. p. 14 (1790); K. Schumann in Pflanzen- reich, Lief. IV, p. 32 (1902).

Olinogyne Salisb. in Trans. Hortic. Soc. I, p. 276 (1812).

Phrynium Roxb. Fl. ind. I, p. 2 (1882).

Sepals ovate-lanceolate, relatively not large. Corolla - tube moderately long, with rather large, oblong lobes. Staminal-tube elongated; outer staminodia large, petaloid, obovate; cucullate-stami- node not appendiculate; callose-staminode (lip) short; anthers with a large petal-like appendage. Ovary 3-celled, silky; cells 1-ovuled. Capsule subglobose. Seeds subglobose with dorsal transverse furrows and a basal aril. Perennial herbs or undershrubs, erect. Stems below simple, above branched. Leaves shortly petioled; sheaths elongated; ligula short. Inflorescence in Philippine specimen simple; pairs of flowers solitary, pedunculate; bracteoles in pairs.

Species 2, in East India and Malay Archipelago.

1. D. arundastrum Lour.

D. arundastrum our. Fl. cochinch. p. 15 (1790); K. Schumann in Pflanzenreich, Lief. IV, p. 33 (1902). Phrynium dichotomum Roxb. in Asiat. Research. XI, p. 324 (1510). Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb. in Trans. Hortic. Soc. I, p. 276 (1812). Thalia dealbata Hort. ex Link, Jahresber. I, p. 3, 21 (1820). Maranta dichotoma Wall. Cat. no. 6615 (1828). Maranta arundinacea Blanco, Fl. Filip. ed. I, p. 7 (1837), non L. Stem about 3 m high; branches numerous, slender. Leaves oblong, acute or shortly acuminate, at the base rounded or acute, on both sides glabrous, usually 20cm long and 6,5 em wide, petio- late; petiole about 6 mm long, terete, callous, above minutely hairy; ligula short, glabrous. Raceme terminal, simple, about 17 cm long; bracts lanceolate, about 8, 4cm long. Pairs of flowers solitary, peduncles about 2 em long; terminal flowers with a pedicel 9 mm long; bracteoles 2, glandular, 3 mm long. Ovary silky. Sepals lanceolate-ovate, 6 mm long, glabrous. Corolla-tube white, 8 mm

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long; lobes lanceolate 2,5 em long. Staminal-tube 12 mm_ long;

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inner staminode 1,5 cm long; callose-staminode (lip) somewhat smaller, two-lobed; cucullate-staminode inappendiculate, 10 mm long. Capsule 2- or 3-lobed, 1 cm diam. Seeds arillate, subglobose, 7 mm diam., on the ventral-side keeled; on the dorsal side transversely furrowed, chestnut-brown, opaque. (Plate I, fig. G—J.)

Luzon (many collectors). I have examined the following spe- cimens: (Mnyrn), (Cumine no. 465); Manila, Makakai (Wicaura 1851); Caraballo sur Nueva Vizcaya (Merritt no. 230, in flower May 1902); Mindoro Is]., Pola (Merrm. no. 2453, in flower May 1903); Culion Isl. (Merritt no. 660, in flower Febr. 1903).

This species is easily recognized by the simple racemes and the large white, flowers.

2. Monophrynium K. Schum. Monophrynium K. Schumann in Pflanzenreich, Lief. IV, p. 68 (1902). Calathea Presl, Relig. Haenk. I, p. 108. pl. 16 fig. 1 (1830). Phrynium Horan. Monogr. p. 11 (1862).

Sepals small, lanceolate. Corolla-tube almost as long as the sepals; lobes lanceolate, somewhat larger than the tube. Two outer staminodia obovate, scarcely longer than the corolla-lobes; callose- staminode petaloid; cucullate-staminode much shorter with an auri- culate appendage. Ovary 3-celled; cells 1-ovuled. Capsule unknown. Perennial herb, high. Leaves long-petioled. Panicles many, pedunculate and in the sheath of the leaves. Spikes narrow, densely imbricate, fascicled; bracts small. Flowers not in pairs, solitary in the axil of the bracts, with 2 bracteoles.

Species 1, as yet only found in the Philippine Islands.

1. M. fascieulatum (Presl) K. Schum.

M. fasciculatum (Presl) K. Schumann in Pflanzenreich, Lief. IV, p. 68

(1902). .

Calathea fasciculata Presl, Relig. Haenk. I, p. 108, pl. 16 fig. 1

(1830).

Phrynium fasciculatum Horan. Monogr. p. 11 (1862).

A stout shrub reaching a height of 2m. Leaves of the stem oblong or subovate-lanceolate, attenuate-acuminate, rounded at the base, both sides glabrous, about 30 cm long, 8 cm wide; petiole about 20 cm long with the upper part flattened, glabrous, callous, 4 cm long; sheath glabrous, not auriculate. Panicles pedunculate or subsessile, in the sheath of the leaves, bearing narrow, elongated

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racemes about 6 em long; bracts about 10, imbricate, ovate-oblong, obtuse, glabrous, 9 mm long. Flowers solitary, after anthesis sessile on a subglobular cushion; dorsal bracts two-keeled. Ovary silky, 3-celled. Sepals lanceolate, 4 mm long. Corolla-tube 3,5 mm long; lobes lanceolate, 5mm long. Outer staminodia two, resembling the callous-staminode; cucullate-staminode much shorter, with a lateral subauriculate lobe. (Plate I, fig. A—F.)

Luzon, no locality given (Harnxe, Type, herb. Prag.); Prov. Tayabas near Sampaloc (Warpure no. 12921); Middle Luzon, near Cabunganan (Warpure no. 14068).

3. Phacelophrynium K. Schum.

Phacelophrynium K.Schumann in Pflanzenreich, Lief.1V, p.120 (1902). Phrynium Blume, Enum. pl. Javae I, p. 87 pro parte minima (1827).

Sepals equal, subovate, not large. Corolla-tube short, lobes oblong. Outer staminode solitary, petal-like, spatulate or obovate, callous-staminode similar and slightly smaller, with an oblique villous callus; cucullate-staminode shorter, with a broad lateral appendage. Ovary 3-celled, cells often all fertile. Capsule 3-, rarely 2-seeded, triangular, three-valved. Seeds triangular, convex on the dorsal side, irregularly grooved, with a deeply two-lobed aril. Perennial herbs, with basal leaves. Leaves large, petioles long. Inflorescence panicled, crowded or spreading, interrupted, often formed by fasciculated spikes; bracts distichous. Flowers geminate, pedicellate, common peduncle wanting.

Species 6, in the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda and Philippine Islands.

Key to the species. A. Panicles more than one, terminal, much

elongated. Sepals 4mm long. Corolla-tube

very short; lobes a little longer than the

calyx. 1. P. interruptum.

B. Panicles solitary, congested. Sepals 10 mm or more long. Corolla longer than the calyx. 2. P. bracteoswm.

1. Phacelophrynium interruptum (Warb. ms.) K. Schumann. Phacelophrynium interruptum (Warb. ms.) K. Schumann in Pflanzen- reich, Lief. IV, p. 121 (1902). Phrynium interruptum Warb. in Mons. ined.

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Leaves petiolate, with the upper part of petiole 5,5 cm long, flattened, callous, glabrous, lanceolate, shortly acuminate, at the base acute, glabrous on both sides; sheath glabrous, membranaceous. Inflorescence erect, few (3), leafy, interruptedly panicled, with a com- pressed glabrous peduncle reaching a length of 20 cm; internodes about 8 cm long; racemes somewhat densely fascicled, about 4, 5 cm long; primary bracts oblong-lanceolate or ovate, about 4.cm long; flowering- bracts about 8, oblong, obtuse, when dried flesh-colored, 1,5 cm long. Flowers geminate, on a pedicel 5 mm long. Bracteoles keeled. Ovary triangularly pear-shaped, 3-celled, deeply furrowed, glabrous. Sepals ovate-oblong, acuminate, 4mm long. Corolla-tube scarcely 2mm long; lobes oblong, 4 mm long. Outer staminode 3 mm long, callous-staminode petal-like, with a villous callus; cucullate-stam- inode and fertile staminode equal. Capsule triangular, 3-seeded, pale-yellow, 9 mm long, at the top concave. Seed 6 mm long, transversely sulcate, shining, dark chestnut, with a large yellow, shortly two-lobed, pendulous aril. (Plate II, fig. F—O.)

Luzon, Prov. Manila on Montalban (Warspure no. 12495, in flower March 1888); North Luzon near Enrile (WarBure no. 12160); Tanay, Prov. Rizal (Merritt no. 2263, in flower May 1903). Min- danao Island, near Davao on Mt. Dagatpan in a forest (WarpuRG no. 14585).

This species resembles in habit Monophrynium fasciculatum (Presl) K. Schum., differs from it entirely, however, in the shape of the flowers and of the inflorescence.

2. Phacelophrynium braeteosum (Warb.) K. Schum.

Phacelophrynium bracteosum (Warb.) K. Schumann in Pflanzenreich,

Lief. IV, p. 123 (1902).

Phrynium bracteosum Warb. in Mons. I. ined.

Leaves oblong, shortly acuminate, at the base acute, on both sides glabrous, about 27cm long, 11 cm wide, petiolate; petiole reaching 4 cm long, the upper part callous, glabrous, terete; sheath glabrous. Inflorescence formed by 3—4 lax lateral or terminal spikes; peduncle reaching 30 cm in length, glabrous, subtending leaf wanting; spikes short; bracts 7—8, broad, linear-oblong, coriaceous, 3—4cm long, pale-yellow. Pairs of flowers 4, sometimes with a rudiment of a fifth pair present, very shortly pedicellate. Ovary brown - villous, 3-celled. Sepals linear- lanceolate, 10 mm_ long. Corolla-tube 1,5 cm long, lobes ... Staminodia... Capsule with

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1,2 or 3 seeds, oblique, ellipsoid or roundly triangular, chestnut- brown, with adpressed short hairs. Seeds 7 mm long, smooth, pale- yellow with bilobed aril.

Luzon, Proy. Batangas (Cuminc no. 1466); Prov. Albay, near Sorsogén (Vipau no. 3976); Mindanao Isl., Mt. Dagatpan in mixed and in mountain forests, 500—1000 m above the level of the sea (Warpure no. 14615); Leyte Isl. (Cummne no. 1756).

This species may be easily distinguished on account of the inflorescence, capsule and very smooth seed.

4. Maranta L.

Maranta L. Gen. pl. ed. I, p. 331 (1737); K. Schumann in Pflanzen- reich Lief. 4, p.123 (1902).

Sepals 3, equal, lanceolate or lanceolate-oblong, often relati- vely large, striate, subpergamentaceous. Corolla-tube longer or shorter than the sepals, usually at the base broad or gibbous, often geniculate, very rarely elongated; lobes 3, subequal, at the apex shortly cucullate. Staminal-tube usually short; outer staminode petal-like, 2 usually obovate, large, the others usually somewhat shorter; cucullate-staminode with a lateral deflexed appendage; cal- lose-staminode obovate with the apex often two-parted, longitudinally cristate, rarely not cristate. Stamens 1-celled, always, at least at the top, free, that is the petal-like appendage not cohering with the filament. Style thick, curved, deflexed toward the callose-staminode with an oblique two-lobed stigma. Ovary glabrous or sericious, by abortion 1-celled. Fruit nutlike, indehiscent, with an adhering co- riaceous epicarp, l-seeded. Seed triangular, at the apex truncate or shortly pyramidal, grooved or furrowed, with a yellow or brownish- yellow, sublamellated aril. Perennial herbs, high or low, stiff, erect or prostrate, branching, often spuriously dichotomous. Leayes homotropous, petiolate. Inflorescence racemose; racemes often panicled; bracts few, rarely numerous, usually sheathing the stem, caducous. Pairs of flowers many, pedunculate, bracteolate; terminal flowers usually longepedicellate, secondary ones subsessil.

24 species in warmer parts of America, of which one species is cultivated in all the warmer parts of the globe.

1. M. arundinacea L.

M. arundinacea L. Spec. pl. ed. 1, p. 2 (1753); K. Schumann in Pflanzen-

reich Lief. IV, p.125 (1902).

For full synonymy see Schumann.

Marantaceae. 73 An erect branching shrub. Stem and rhizome fleshy, spindle- shaped, with sheath and often the leaves beneath pilose or glabrous. Leaves ovate-lanceolate or lanceolate, attenuate-acuminate, rounded or truncate at the base, about 22 cm long, 8 cm wide; the terete petiole the entire length callous, pilose above; ligula rounded, often conspicuous. Inflorescence racemose, terminal, about 15cm long; pe- duncle 10 em long; bracts linear-lanceolate, about 5cm long; flowers in 3 pairs, peduncle 5cm long; pedicel of terminal flower about lem long. Ovary glabrous, moderately hairy. Sepals ovate-lanceo- late, 1,5cem long. Corolla-tube white, at the base wide, 1,3. cm long; lobes 8—10mm long. Outer staminode 3—10mm long. Cultivated in the tropics of the whole world.

Explanation of plates.

Plate I. A—F. Monophrynium fasciculatum. A. Habitus. B. Flower. C—E. Sepals. F. Petal. G—J. Donax arundastrum. G. Flower. H. Fruit. J. Transverse section of fruit.

Plate IT.

Maranta arundinacea. A. Part of rhizome. B. Branch with leaves C. Flowering branch. D. Flower. E. Fruit. fF. Transverse section of fruit.

Plate IIL.

A—E. Phacelophrynium bracteosum. A. Inflorescence in fruit. B. Fruit. ©. Longitudinal section of fruit. D. Transverse section of fruit. EH. Seed.

F—O. Phacelophrynium interruptum. F. Inflorescence in fruit. G—J. Flower prepared from bud. K—M. Fruit. N—O. Seed.

ry.

Note on a Philippine species of Reinwardtiodendron

by

J. PERKINS.

Reinwardtiodendron Merrillii Perk. n. sp. Tree 10 m high, 5 em diam. (ex Barus); branches terete, glabrous, gray-brown. Leaves oblong or lanceolate-oblong, long-acuminate, tapering from the lower third to the very narrow base, glabrous on both surfaces, papyraceous or subchartaceous, reticulate, entire; main-nerves 8—9 pairs, ascending, curved, faint on the upper, prominent on the lower surface when dry; length 11—20 cm, width 3,5—6,5 cm; petioles 1,5—2 cm long, jointed at the apex. Spikes axillary, solitary or in fascicles, much shorter than the leaves, glabrous. Flowers sessile, 4mm long, yellow (ex Baryes), solitary, minutely bracteolate at the base. Calyx membranous, glabrous, with 5 rounded lobes. Petals longer than the calyx, subrotund, glabrous. Staminal-tube campa- nulate, the mouth with 5 shallow teeth, glabrous; anthers sessile, 10, in two rows, appendiculate especially those of the lower row, upper ones rarely slightly exserted. Disk minute, annular. Ovary small, 5-carpelled, brown-pubescent, cylindrical, 5-angled; style short, thick; stigma large 5-angled.

Fruits globular, woody, 2—3 cm in diam., yellow-brown,

densely clothed with a white tomentum, rugose, 5-celled. Seeds usually only one, rarely two (the other ovules being abortive), ovoid, flat on one side, convex on the other, rounded at both ends, covered with a membranous thin testa; cotyledons very thick, fleshy, peltate, separated from each other by a slit running (somewhat irregularly) transversely to the longitudinal axis and dividing the seed into two subequal parts; radicula hairy, hidden between the cotyledons. Luzon, Prov. Bataan, Lamao River, Mt. Mariveles, in hill forest, along the River, at 100m (Murr no. 3149 in October 1903 in fruit); Lamao River (Barnes no. 59 in flower and in fruit October 1903).

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Barnes remarks in his field notes communicated by Merri: “Tree 10m high, 5cm in diam., first branches at 6,5m. The bark is gray, somewhat rough, with an odour of cedar. Wood white and hard. Tagalog: “malacamanga”.”

In a letter received from Mr. Mrerrmi, he mentions this plant and remarks: “This species so far as the flowers are concerned appears to be Lanstwm, but the fruit is entirely different from other species in the same genus. I may be wrong in my interpretation of the form but have placed the name Lanstwm monophyllum tentatively on this form”. Koorpurs, in Verslag eener Botan. Dienstr. door de Minahasa p. 389 (1898), has described, from Minahasa, a new genus, Reinwardtiodendron, which accords so fully with the characters of Merritu’s specimen that I have no doubt of the very close affinity of this plant with that of Koorpmrs’. The original of Koorpers’ not being in the Berlin herbarium and it being impossible to determine Merritu’s specimen from the diagnosis, on account of the imperfect description of the leaves, it seemed advisable to describe the plant as new. I have called it Retneardtiodendron Merrill. In the appendiculate anthers, especially in those of the lower row, is to be found the most important difference between the genera Reenwardtio- dendron and Lansiwm, a difference so slight, that perhaps later the genera will be united with Lanstwm. Harms, in Nachtrag I], in Engler und Prantl’s Pflanzenfam. p. 37 retains both genera. It is also worthy of notice that the Reénevardtiodendron Merrillia has simple leaves, a character, however, not of sufficient importance to separate it from Lanstum. It must be taken into consideration that for instance, in Aglaia, the species of which genus have pinnate leaves, there occur plants with simple leaves. In the preceding diagnosis I have given a description of the fruit of Merri’s plant. An examination of the fruit of Lanstwm domesticum, from material brought by Vo.keys from Buitenzorg, gave the following results. The seeds are envelopped in a fleshy arillus that is manifestly wanting in Reinwardtiodendron Merrill. The cotyledons lie one above the other, similarly to those in Reinwardtiodendron, and differ from each other considerably in size, at least the difference is deci- dedly more than in those of Merriiw’s plant.

Jack, in Trans. Linn. Soc. XIV, p.115 t. IV, gives the first good description of Lanstwm domesticum and his figures agree ad- mirably with my observations. In the form of the fruit the two plants are remarkably alike, but the pericarp of Reenwardtiodendron

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Merrillii is of a woody consistency, while that of ZLanstum dome- sticum is leathery. The fine pubescence of Retnewardtiodendron occurs also in Lansium domesticum. The fruit of the other species of Lansiwm seems to be unknown, so that perhaps the woody pericarp of Rk. Merrillit is a distinguishing character.

It is interesting to observe that all three of the new genera which Koorprrs has described from Celebes (curiously all ending in dendron) Wallaceodendron, Koordersiodendron and Reinwardtio- dendron, occur in the Philippines. This furnishes still another evi- dence of the relation existing between the flora of the Philippines and that of Celebes.

V.

Enumeration of some of the recently collected plants of

AnerRN, JAGOR, Loner, Merrint, WARBURG AND OTHERS.

(Continued from fase. I, p. 4.)

Gonystylaceae

J. PERKINS.

The discovery of the genus Gonystylus in the Philippine Islands by Merrit affords the opportunity of giving the history and the most striking characters of this, in many respects, singular genus.

Gonystylus was established by Tnysmann and BiynenpuK in 1862, Botan. Zeitung p. 265 (Ueber Kaju Garu, ein wohlriechendes Holz in Indien. Mitgeteiit von Prof. Miquut) and was founded upon a plant from Java, which they named Gonystylus Miquelianus. At the end of the diagnosis, on page 266, is added the remark, that two species of Aquilaria (A. macrophylla and A. bancana), described by Miquet in his Fl. Ind. bat. Suppl. I, belong to this genus.

Aquilaria is a well known Malayan genus of Thymelaeaceae, several species of which produce an odoriferous wood Lignum Aloés, that is of some importance in the Malayan cult. The new genus, according to Trysmann and BrynenpuK, is also distinguished for its fragrant wood, and it is perhaps for this reason that the authors believed that the plant discovered by them in Java was related to Aquilaria; from the following it will be seen that the view of the authors was incorrect, Gonystylus being in many respects entirely different, not only from Aqudlaria, but from the whole family of the Thymelaeaceae. A short time afterwards, Mique. published a more complete description accompanied by a plate, in Ann. Mus. bot. Lugd. Batav. I, p. 132 (1863). He too, without hesitation, referred the

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genus to the Thymelaeaceae, subdivision Gyrinopeae. Ba.ox, in Hist. des Plantes VI, p. 103 (1877) has classed it with the Agui- lariées. Both Mique and Baton state that the genus Gonystylus is distinguished by a very short, campanulate receptacle with 5 al- most valvate sepals, petals wanting, very numerous (35) filiform squamae inserted on the edge of the receptacle, 10 stamens in- curved in the bud, peltate, basifixed anthers, a 4—5-carpelled ovary with one suspended ovule in each carpel, a very long curved style and a very thinly fleshy drupe (the size of an orange) containing 4—5 large, exalbuminous seeds. In Genera Plantarum, III, p. 205, Bentam says, on the contrary, that the stamens are indefinite (“stamina plurima”) and that the same are “in fundo calycis circa ovarium seriata”. In order to make a statement so contrary to any- thing before recorded of the genus, it must be taken for granted that Bentnam must have made careful investigation, especially as Mique. states “stamina ni fallor 10” and in his plate (fig. 3) gives a trans- verse section through the flower in which 9—10 anthers are easily recognizable. Moreover, Hooker states that Gonystylus Maingayi Hook. f. has numerous stamens. This, Gita, after a careful exami- nation of very abundant material, was able to confirm. Vay Tiranam in Ann. Sc. Nat. VII. ser. vol. XVII, p. 240 (1893), has studied the anatomy of Gonystylws and upon anatomical differences has sepa- rated the two genera Ascleruwm and Amyzxa.

Gite, in Engl. Bot. Jahrb. XVIII, p. 517 (1894) was the first to exclude Gonystylus from the Thymelaeaceae. He says that, in the Thymelaecaceae, even in the whole tribe Thymelaeales, not a single case of indefinite flowering organs occurs, and that in the perfect flower we have, at most, two rows of stamens. Also that a typical receptacle is wanting, “stamina in fundo ealycis circa ovarium seriata”. Furthermore, according to Souerreper, Syst. Wert der Holz- structur p. 232, no intrahadromatic leptom (bicollateral vascular bundles) occurs, this character distinguishing the Thymelaeales from many other families, and in the leaf no secreting cells are known. These morphological and anatomical differences make it apparent that Gony- stylus must be excluded from the Thymelaeaceae. Gita writes that he is not certain to what family Gonystylus is related, but that on account of some of the above. mentioned characters, he believes it may perhaps be ascribed to the Ttliaceae. Later, in Nachtr. Engl. und Prantl, Pflanzenfm., p. 231 (1897), he bases upon the genus a new family (Gonystylaceae). At present Gita places the Gony-

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stylaceae in the Series Malvales, between the Mlaeocarpaceae and the Tvlaceae.

Gita gives 7 species as belonging to this family all being found in Asia or the Malay Archipelago. They are as follows: Gonystylus bancanus (Miq.) Gilg (= G. Miquelianus T. and B.) in

Java, Sumatra, Banca.

Gonystylus affinis Radlk. (= G. Beccarianus V. Tiegh). Gonystylus borneensis (V.Tiegh.) Gilg (== Asclerum borneense V. Tiegh.). Gonystylus pluricornis Radlk. (= Amyxa kutcinensis V. Tiegh.). Gonystylus calophyllus Gilg, all in Borneo.

Gonystylus Maingayt Hook. f., Malacca.

Gonystylus Forbes Gilg, Sumatra.

TrysmaANN and Brinnenpuk give an account of the use of the wood of the Javanese species. “Beside the Benzoé the Malays use a fragrant wood, Kaju Garu, as a medicament and as an incense to prevent excessive rain. In the markets this wood is sold in little pieces at a low price. It is obtained from the interior of the trunk of old trees which have fallen down, or from those that are felled for the purpose. The wood is filled with an oily substance, which when burned, diffuses an odor like rhubarb. ‘This species is regarded as belonging to the less valuable of the odoriferous woods, see Rumph. Herb. Amb. I, p. 29; it appears to be closely related to the Bastard - Agel- Holx’’, alluded to by the same author somewhat later. In Bengal there is another variety which seems to be derived from Aquilaria Agallocha. Pulverized and boiled in water, the oil comes to the surface. Apparently in Borneo, Sumatra and Banca this Aq. Agallocha also occurs; from the first mentioned island there are specimens in the Botanical Garden in Buitenzorg.”

Similar notes in regard to the use of the Philippine plant did not accompany the specimen of Merrity. I take the opportunity of calling the attention of my countrymen to this interesting plant. In the Philippines it is possible that the wood may be similarly used. It would be interesting also to ascertain the distribution of this probably high tree. |

The synonymy is as follows:

Gonystylus baneanus (Miq.) Gilg in Nachtr. Engl.-Prantl Pflzfam.

p. 232 (1897).

Aquilaria bancana Miq. Fi. Ind. bat. Suppl. 141, 355 (1860). Aquilaria macrophylla Miq. |. ¢. 356 (both species are founded on sterile specimens).

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Gonystylus Miquelianus Teysm. et Binnend. in Bot. Zeitung p. 265

(1862).

Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrm no. 1078).

According to Gira G. bancanus has only been discovered in Jaya, Sumatra and Banca. I have some doubts about the Philippine specimen being identical with the type, as it would be unusual if absolutely the same species occurred in the western part of the Malay Archipelago and in the Philippines. Merrmu.’s specimen has only fruit, and I can see no difference between the type and the Luzon plant. Better material would probably enable me to settle the question.

Leguminosae

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Papilionatae.

Millettia W. et Arn.

1. Millettia longipes Perk. n. sp. Tree or shrub; branches terete, pale-brown, the young ones brown-pubescent. Leaves 12— 16 mm long; rachis glabrous; leaflets terminal and in 1—2 opposite pairs, shortly petioled, obovate-oblong or oblong, ob- tusely and long-acuminate, base cuneate or rotundate-cuneate, subcoriaceous, glabrous on both surfaces, entire; main nerves 7—8, above faint, beneath very slightly prominent, spreading, interarching near the edge, 6—9cm long, 2,5—3,5 cm wide. Panicles very long, spreading, slender, axillary, toward the ends of the branches, 15—20 em long, composed of lax, few- flowered racemes; pedicels 5—8 mm long, slender, rusty -pube- rulous as are the peduncles, main-rachis and minute, linear deciduous bracts. Calyx wide, campanulate, slightly pubescent externally, 4 mm deep, teeth unequal two upper broad and short, lower one triangular one third as long as tube and somewhat longer than the rotundate lateral ones. Corolla 8—1 cm long, standard-limb orbicular, entire, clawed, uniformly sparsely pube-

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rulous externally. Vexillary filament united with the others as far as the middle, except at the base. Ovary pubescent. Pod linear, 6-—9 cm long, 1,5 cm wide, flat, rather woody, tapering to both ends, surface smooth, with a short decurved point; seeds 3.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Malunu (Warsure no. 12094, 12095, 12112; in flower).

2. Millettia Merrillii Perk. n. sp. Shrub (ex Warsure); branches terete, gray, glabrous, when young slightly puberulous. Leaves ~10—18 em long; rachis angled; leaflets terminal and in 4—5 opposite pairs, shortly and stoutly petioluled; lowest pair broadly ovate with rotundate base, the rest ovate, ovate-oblong, or ob- ovate, base cuneate, all obtusely acuminate, 3,5—5,5 cm long, 1—2,5 em wide, papyraceous, entire, glabrous on both sur- faces; lateral nerves 6—7, slightly but distinctly prominent above and beneath, nerves and veins finely reticulate, petiolules 4-5 mm long. Racemes axillary, slender, often united at the base into panicles, 5—10 cm long; the bracts minute, deciduous, puberulous, under the calyx; pedicels 5—7 mm long. Calyx wide, campanulate, slightly pubescent externally, nearly trun- cate, 2 mm deep. Corolla lcm long, standard orbicular, entire, very slightly clawed, 2-callose at base. Vexillary filament ex- -tending half way up the sheath or at length free on one side. Ovary pubescent, 4—5-seeded. Pod linear, 9 cm long, 1 cm wide, flat, rather woody, tapering to both ends, smooth, with a short decurved point.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 12891; with flowers and fruit in March 1888; no. 12578 in flower); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat, with buds in March 1903 (Mrrriui no. 1387); Proy. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1625; in flower in March 1903).

Dalbergia L.

1. Dalbergia Cumingiana Benth. North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Alcala (Warsure no. 11738); Enrile (Warsure no. 12448); Pica blanca (Warspure no. 12450); Bugney (Warsure no. 12451).

2. Dalbergia ferruginea Roxb. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Warsure no. 12895; Mryey, without no.); Montalban (Warsure no. 12682, in flower in March

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1888 —, 12894); Enrile (Warsure no.-12449); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1693, in flower in March 1903); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbilao (Merritt no. 2421, in flower in April 1903); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merrmu no. 2205); Mindanao Isl., Cota- bato (Warsure no. 14879, in flower in June 1888); Samar Isl. (Jagor no. 945).

Dalbergia monosperma Dalz.

Mindoro Isl., Baco (Mmrrm no. 1260).

Dalbergia tamarindifolia Roxb.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri. no. 1712, in flower in March 1903); Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merri no. 699).

Derris Lour.

Derris Cumingii Benth. (Journ. Linn. Soc. 1860, IV. Suppl. p. 104).

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1867, in flower in April 1903).

Derris mieans Perk. n. sp. Woody vine (ex Merriti); branches

at first brown-pubescent, at length glabrous, brown, lenticular. Leaves 15—20 em long; leaflets odd-pinnate, 3—4 pairs, ob- long or obovate-oblong, obtusely acuminate, base rounded or cuneate, coriaceous, entire, above shining and almost glabrous except at midrib, beneath clothed with yellow-brown very minute hairs; main nerves 7—9, spreading, ascending, interarching near the edge, faint above, slightly prominent beneath. Panicles axillary, toward the ends of the branches, 6—8 em long, pedi- cels 6—8 mm long, rusty-puberulous as are the peduncles main-rachis and small lanceolate bracts. Calyx broadly cam- panulate, toothed, 2,5 mm deep, 4mm wide, pubescent. Pods obovate-oblong or oblong, pale yellow-brown, flat, glabrous, 3—5 em long, 1,5—2 cm wide, winged rather more widely along the upper suture than the lower, with a short, slender, soft, decurved point at the upper end; 1—2-seeded (seeds des- troyed by insects).

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2284; in fruit in May 1903).

Derris mindorensis Perk. n. sp. A vine 10 m high; branches

terete, at first brown-puberulous, later glabrous, brown, lenti- cular. Leaves 8—15 em long; stipules small, lanceolate, deci- duous; leaflets odd-pinnate, 3—4 pairs, obovate-oblong or

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oblong, obtusely acuminate, base cuneate or rotundate-cuneate, entire, subcoriaceous, on both surfaces clothed with minute adpressed yellow-brown hairs, 3,5—6,5 cm long, 1,5—2,5 em wide, rachis brown-pubescent, petiolules 5 mm long, stout, pubescent; lateral nerves 6—8 pairs, spreading, ascending, like’ the midrib depressed above and prominent beneath. Flowers in ample terminal and axillary panicles 15—20 cm long, their branches 4— 10cm long, spreading, slender; branchlets forming few- flowered (3 —6-fld.) short racemes; rachis pedicels and bracts pubescent; the pedicels 5—8 mm long, slender, bracteate at their base and with 2 small lanceolate bracteoles very near the base of calyx. Calyx campanulate, 3 mm long, 5 mm wide, brown-puberulous, shortly, broadly, but distinctly toothed. Corolla white, about 8 mm long, standard-limb orbicular, puberulent externally, 7 mm diam. Vexillary filament united with the others as far as the middle, except at the base. Ovary villous.

Mindoro Isl., Palauan, in dry thicket (Merri no. 953; in April in flower).

4. Derris multiflora Benth.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merrity no. 1969, in flower in April 1903).

5. Derris polyantha Perk. n. sp. Flowers in long, copious, axil- lary, simple or compound racemes reaching 24 cm in length, sometimes produced into short branches, each bearing a cluster of unequal slender pedicels, sometimes the flowers in fascicles; the pedicels 2-bracteolate under the calyx, the bracteoles ovate, minute; pedicels, bracts rachis and peduncles densely clothed with long, spreading, hirsute, rusty hairs. Calyx 2,5mm deep, widely campanulate, the upper side shorter than the lower, rusty-pubescent, the teeth unequal, the two upper shorter and broader than the lower, triangular. Corolla 7mm long, glabrous, the standard-limb orbicular. Vexillary filament free. Ovary silky, 2—3 seeded.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merrm. no. 1457; in flower in March 1903); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Murr no. 1692; in flower in March 1908).

Very near Derris scandens Benth. It is, however, easily distinguished by the hirsute-pubescent calyx and rachis. The ovary is 2—3 seeded in Derris polyantha and Kiya gives 6—8 seeds for D. scandens.

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6. Derris scandens Benth. North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12453); Luzon, Prov. Pam pangas, Arayat (Warsure no. 13726); Prov. Zambales, Palauig (Warpure no. 13724).

7. Derris sinuata Benth. North Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Digamai (Warsura no. 12040); Malunti (Warpure no. 12108); Prov. Cagayén, Aleala (WarBURG no. 11737); San Fernando (Warsura no. 11805); Luzon, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrit no. 1734; in flower in March 1903); Prov. Zambales, Subig (Merritt no. 2189; in flower in May 1903); Prov. Bataan, Bagac (Warsure no. 13721); Mariveles (Warpure no. 12890; Merrini no. 2561); P. de Morong (Warsura no. 13722, 13725).

8. Derris uliginosa Benth.

Culién Isl., (Merrm. no. 666; in flower in Febr. 1903); Min- danao Isl., Davao, Taumo (Warsura no. 14656, 14657).

Abrus (L.) Adans. Abrus preeatorius L. Luzon Isl]., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1434); Jolé Isls. (Warpure no. 14864); Mindoro Is]l., Calapan (Merritt no. 902); all in fruit.

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2. Abrus pulchellus Wall. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsurae no. 12433); Malunt: (Warsure no. 12096); Buguey (Warpure no. 12434); Middle Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12587, 12627); Mariveles (War- BpurG no. 12901).

Clitoria L.

1. Clitoria Ternatea L. North Luzon, Prov. Cagayén, Ataulu (Warpura no. 11740); Luzon Isl, Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1580, in fruit); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1430; in flower and fruit in March 1903). Teramnus Sw. 1. Teramnus labialis Spreng.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mariveles (WarburG no. 12879); Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpsurae no. 12540, 12878).

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Erythrina L.

1. Erythrina indiea Lam. Luzon Isl, Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2039); Pagbalao (Merri no. 1904).

2. Erythrina lithosperma Blume. Luzon Isl, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warpura no. 12815).

3. Erythrina ovalifolia Roxb. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12647, 12887; in fruit in March 1888).

Strongylodon Vog.

1. Strongylodon erassifolius Perk. n. sp. A climber; stem firm, glabrous with long, stout, woody circinnate tendrils. Leaves 24—27 cm long; common petiole 9 cm long, glabrous; leaflets 3, long ovate, very shortly and obtusely acuminate, rounded at the base, with petiolules 1 cm long, glabrous, coriaceous, entire; main nerves 7—9 pairs, ascending, interarching near the edge, above faint, beneath prominent; length 13,5—16,5 cm, width 6—7 cm. Inflorescence in copious long racemes with many 1—4-fld. fascicles of pedicellate flowers, arising from small pro- duced nodes. Calyx glabrous, 7mm deep, campanulate, teeth unequal, broad, short, rounded, the two lateral ones the largest, bracteolate at base; bracteoles caducous. Corolla 3,5 cm long, standard ovate-lanceolate callose at base of lamina, acute, the short, obtuse, wings closely attached to the lamina of the narrowly lanceolate, curved, keel. Vexillary filament free. Ovary glabrous, stalked, surrounded at the base by a slightly toothed discus, 1—2-ovuled; style filiform. .

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mariveles (Warpure no. 12899).

2. Strongylodon Warburgii Perk. n. sp. A climber with glabrous, firm, stem. Leaflets probably 3, ovate or ovate-oblong, very shortly and obtusely acuminate, cuneate at the base, entire with petiolule 1 cm long, subcoriaceous, glabrous on both surfaces, 3-nerved at base, central nerve with 3 pairs of arching, lateral, nerves all visible beneath, densely reticulated. Inflorescence in long, many-flowered, axillary, racemes with peduncles 25 cm long. Flowers in fascicles arising from small produced nodes. Calyx tubular, glabrous, 1cm long, margin waved. Corolla

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blue-green (ex Warpura), 8,5cem long, standard lanceolate cal- lose at base of lamina, acute; wings short, obtuse, attached firmly to lamina of narrowly lanceolate curved keel. Vexillary filament free. Ovary velvety, 8-seeded, stalked, surrounded at the base by a slightly toothed discus; style filiform.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 12809; in flower in March 1888).

A very distinct species, although near S. raber Vog., from which it is distinguished by its subcoriaceous leaves and its green flowers. It resembles S. macrobotrys A. Gray, U.S. Ex- ploring Expedition p. 448 (1854), t.49 in having an ovary with several ovules, but differs from it in having larger flowers which are green.

Mucuna Adans.

Muecuna gigantea DC.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Zambales (Warpura no. 13713); Mindanao Isl. on the sea coast (Warpura no. 14878).

Mueuna pruriens DC.

Luzon Isl., Mariveles (Warzura no. 12897); Prov. Manila, Mont- alban (Warpure no. 12585); Prov. Zambales (Warpure no. 12 806).

Mueuna sericophyJla Perk. n. sp. A woody climber, with de-

ciduous rusty pubescence on younger branches. Leaves about 15cm long; leaflets 3, above slightly, beneath densely tomentose, chartaceous, transversely rotundate-elliptic (wider than long), the lateral pair very oblique and truncate at the base, emarginate at the apex; main nerves 7 pairs, veins and nerves on both surfaces slightly conspicuous; length 5—6cm, width 6,5—S8 em; petiole 8mm long. Inflorescence in short-peduncled racemes reaching 35em in length; rachis drooping, finely silky; pedicels short (5mm) from lateral projecting nodes. Calyx 7mm _ long, erey-tomentose with many red, pungent bristles, tube campanu- late, about as long as the lower lanceolate tooth; lateral teeth ovate-lanceolate, much shorter than the calyx-tube, 2 upper teeth minute, united at the base. Corolla about 4 cm long. Pod 6—7 cm long, 8mm wide, recurved in lower half and abruptly hooked at the tip, clothed with dense, extremely pungent, subpersistent, red-brown. bristles.

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This specimen belongs in the same section as Mucuna pruriens DC. from which species it differs in the size, shape and pubescence of the leaves and the form and size of the calyx teeth.

Spatholobus Hassk.

Spatholobus gyrocarpus Benth. North Luzon, Malunti (Warsura no. 12106, in flower).

Dioclea H. B. et K.

Dioclea reflexa Hook. f. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1623, in fruit).

Pueraria DC.

Pueraria phaseoloides Benth. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12437, in flower); Min- danao Isl., Davao (Warsure no. 14646).

Pueraria Warburgii Perk. n. sp. A shrub; branches terete, slender, woody, clothed with scattered, adpressed, grayish- yellow hairs. Leaves contemporaneous with flowers, 16—18 em long; leaflets 3, membranous, dull-green, thinly adpressed- pilose above, light greenish-gray and thinly velvety-tomentose beneath, ovate, acutely acuminate, base oblique, margin entire, 6—9-nerved,

_nerves and veins above faint, beneath prominent, 9—10cm long, 4—4,5cem wide; petiole 6,5—8cm long, densely clothed with very long spreading yellowish hairs especially near the base of the leaflets; petiolules of terminal leaflets 2 cm long, of lateral ones 5mm long. Inflorescence of long-peduncled axil- lary, simple and compound racemes of fascicled flowers; pe- duncle 2—7 cm long; rachis puberulous; racemes 11—13 cm long, fascicles 6mm apart, 2—4-fld., pedicels 2mm long, pu- bescent, bracts and bracteoles minute, clothed with yellow bristly hairs, the bracteoles persistent. Calyx campanulate, 4mm long, clothed with adpressed yellow hairs; teeth unequal, upper broad, and lower sublanceolate and as long as tube and one-third larger than the lateral triangular. Corolla 7--8 mm long, standard-limb suborbicular, slightly auriculated.

Mindanao Isl., Taumo, in a thicket (WarBure no. 14664; in flower in June 1888).

This species is evidently closely related to Pueraria teatilis Laut. et K.Schum. FI. deutsch. Schutzgeb. p. 868 (1900) which

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differs in having the branches, petioles and peduncles clothed with very long, spreading, hirsute hairs. Pwueraria Warburgit resembles a specimen of the Sarasin Broruer’s from Celebes with which it may prove to be identical. We have here another illustration of the affinity existing between the flora of Celebes and that of the Philippines, as already noticed in the case of several other plants (cf. fasc. I, p. 5).

Canavalia DC.

Canavalia ensiformis DC. North Luzon, Tuguegarao (Warpure no. 11813, in fruit); Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no.12877); Mindoro Isl, Baco (Merritt no. 1292); Jolé Isls. (WarBure no. 14875); Lu- bang Isl. (Merrity no. 963).

Canavalia obtusifolia DC. North Luzon, Buguey (Warpsure no. 12439); Luzon, Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 379, in flower in August 1902); Prov. Pam- panga, Arayat (Merri no. 1424); Proy. Zambales, Iba (Merrit no. 341); Middle Luzon, Cabangan (Warsure no. 13731); Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumo (Warsure no. 14654, 14874).

Cajanus DC. Cajanus indicus Spreng. Middle Luzon, Binangonan (Warsure no. 13715); Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpure no. 12593, in flower in March 1888); Mariveles (Warsura no. 12900); Culién Isl., (Merritt no. 452, in flower in December 1902).

Atylosia W. et Arn.

. Atylosia mollis Benth.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Manila (Warsura no. 12896); Montalban (Warsura no. 12636); both in fruit. Atylosia scarabaeoides Benth.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1431); Min- danao Isl., Davao, Sibulan (Wanrsura no. 14666).

Rhynchosia Lour. Rhynchosia calosperma Warb. Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merriwi no. 1443, in fruit in March 1903).

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Flemingia Roxb.

. Flemingia congesta Roxb.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12444); Prov. Manila, Mont- alban (Warpura no. 12500, 12886, in flower in March 1888); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrit no. 1601); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1454); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1324); Culion Isl. (Murritt no. 687).

Flemingia strobilifera R. Br.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (WarBurG no. 12652); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merrmn no. 1425); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo Merritt no. 1335); Culién Isl. (Merri no. 439); Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warpure no. 14682).

Phaseolus (Tourn.) L.

Phaseolus adenanthus Mey. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 632; Warsure no. 12876); Mariveles (Warpura~no. 12881).

Phaseolus lunatus L. North Luzon, Malunti (Warpure no. 12099, 12114); Pica blanca (Warpure no. 12441); Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warsure no. 12880); Mindanao Isl., Zamboanga (Warsurc no. 14871).

Phaseolus Mungo L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsura no. (2816 12817); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merritt no. 808); Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warsure no. 14650).

Phaseolus semierectus L. Luzon Is]., Manila (Merrm no. 30).

Vigna Savi. Vigna lutea A. Gray. Mindanao Isl., Zamboanga (WarsBure no. 14872).

Vigna luteola Benth. Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warpura no. 14653).

Vigna pilosa Baker. North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Lallo (Warpure no. 11512).

Vigna vexillata A. Rich. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Sibulan (Warsura no. 14648).

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Pachyrrhizus Rich. 1. Paehyrrhizus angulatus Rich. Middle Luzon, Bordeos (Warsure no. 13730).

Dolichos L. 1. Dolichos Lablab L. North Luzon, Malunt (Warsure no. 12098); Culidn Isl. (Merritt no. 522).

Psophocarpus Neck.

1. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus P. DC. Luzon Isl., Manila (Merritt no. 646); Mindanao Isl., Davao (Warsura no. 14651).

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Canarium (Rumph.).

1. Canarium bersamifolium Perk. n. sp. Tree; young branches stout, slightly rusty-pubescent. Leaves about 40 cm long, com- mon-petiole glabrous and longitudinally furrowed, imparipinnate; leaflets about 21, oblong-lanceolate or lanceolate, shortly, acutely acuminate, at the base rounded, slightly oblique, chartaceous, glabrous on both surfaces. Main nerves 16— 20 pairs, obscure above, bold beneath, curved, spreading, interarching near the edge, densely reticulate, veins prominent on both surfaces; length 9—11 cm, width 3,5—4cm; petiole 4—5 mm long. Fruit in rather short axillary racemes; the drupe ovoid, sharply 3-angled, with a few scattered hairs on the outside, 2,5—3 cm long, 1,2—1,6 cm in diam., tapering to the top, the persistent calyx 3-lobed, woody, pubescent on both surfaces.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merritt no. 1745 type in fruit, April 1903); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritn no. 2349 May 1908).

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A species which comes near to Canariwm Vrieseanwm Engl. but differs notably in the number of leaflets and the glabrity and form of the leaves.

2. Canarium calophyllum Perk. n. sp. Tree?; young branches stout, brown-pubescent, ultimately glabrous and gray. Leaves 18—21 em long, common-petiole glabrous, imparipinnate; leaflets oblong or oblong-elliptic, shortly and bluntly acuminate, at the base cuneate or somewhat rounded, entire, shining above, pale- brown beneath (when dry), coriaceous, on both surfaces glabrous with distinct reticulations; main nerves 13—14 pairs, prominent, shining, broad and conspicuous on the lower surface, depressed on the upper, ascending, spreading, interarching very near the edge; length 8—10 em, width 4—5 em; petiolules stout, 1 cm long. Female flowers unknown; fruiting racemes about 10 cm long, peduncles stout. Fruit small, narrowly ovoid - ellipsoid, subtrigonous, 12-15 mm long, 8 mm diam, pubescent; the persistent calyx 3-angled, woody, pubescent; stone thick, bony.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1858; in fruit in April 1903).

This species is closely allied to Canartiiwm microcarpum Willd., the chief differences being (1) that the persistent calyx is much larger and more deeply lobed than in Canartiwm micro- carpum Willd; and (2) that the leaves of this are coriaceous, with very stout petioles and petiolules.

3. Canarium earapifolium Perk. n. sp. Tree 20—25 m high; young branches stout, brown-pubescent. Leaves 27—40 cm long, common-petiole glabrous, imparipinnate; leaflets ovate, ovate-oblong or ovate-lanceolate, the base rounded, often slightly unequal-sided, acutely long-acuminate, chartaceous or sub -coria- ceous, entire, the upper surface shining, glabrous, the lower elabrous except at the midrib and main nerves which are clothed with a few short hairs; main nerves 13—17 pairs, spreading, curving, interarching near the edge, beneath stout, shining, con- spicuous (when dry), above slightly prominent, veins parallel, at right angles to the nerves; length 14—18 cm, width 4—T; petiolules about 1 cm long, the terminal one longer. Racemes axillary, clustered at the ends of the branches, 8—5 cm long, brown-pubescent, with a few short branches; the flowers few and in shortly pedicelled clusters with minute bracteoles beneath

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the calyx. Calyx tubular, about as long as the petals, with 3 short triangular teeth, brown-pubescent outside. Petals 3 mm long, 1,5 mm wide, brown-pubescent outside. Stamens 3, 4, 6, shorter than the free, glabrous, filaments, which are inserted outside the pubescent, fleshy, deeply lobed disk. Ovary ovoid, densely brown-pubescent; style short and thick; stigma 3-lobed. Fruit ovoid-ellipsoid, apex acute, rounded, obtuse, glabrous, sometimes somewhat trigonous, 2,5—5 cm long, 1,5 cm in diam; the woody persistent calyx 3-angled, the stone bony.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Laguimanoc (Merrit no. 2129; with flowers and fruit in April 1903); type Pitoga (Merriu no. 2135; April 1903); Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1898; no. 1894 April 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AuprN no. 63 a. 1902); Mindoro Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2146; May 1903).

Though closely related to Canartum denticulatum Bl., this is nevertheless easily distinguished by its entire leaflets and its larger fruit. Perhaps this widely distributed tree is identical with Canariwm album Blanco and Canarium luxonicum Miq., but both are nomina nuda, absolutely insufficiently described. Enauer has based a distinct section on a Philippine species of Canarium, characterized by only 3 stamens, while all other Canarium species have 6. I wish to draw attention to the fact, that in Merriuu’s plant, described above as Canariwm carapifolium, 1 found sometimes 3, 4 and 6 stamens. From Canarium triandrum our species differs in the nervation of the leaves. Perhaps this species is a transitional form and the Section Triandra must be abandoned.

4. Canarium connarifolium Perk. n. sp. Tree 20 m high; young

branches, slender, drooping (ex Murritt), rusty-puberulous, ulti- mately glabrous, lenticellate. Leaves 10—12 cm long, impari- pinnate; leaflets 3, ovate or lanceolate-ovate, the base cuneate or sub-cuneate, narrowly and long-acuminate, coriaceous mucro- nate, entire, above shining, on both surfaces glabrous; main nerves 8—10 pairs, spreading, curving, interarching near the edge, rather prominent on both surfaces (when dry); length 6,5—8 cm, width 2—3,5 cm; petiolules 0,8-—1 cm long, the terminal one longer. Male panicles axillary, 3—6 em long, minutely rusty-puberulous; the flowers clustered at the apices of the branches; bracts minute, ovate-triangular, on the outside

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puberulent. Flowers about 2 mm long, white (ex Merri1) slightly pedicellate. Calyx somewhat shorter than the corolla, campanulate, deeply cut into 4 ovate, triangular lobes, 1 mm long, slightly pubescent on the outside, elabrous inside. Petals 4, slightly larger than the sepals, ovate, pubescent outside, glabrous inside. Stamens 8; anthers ovate, base cordate, about as long as the glabrous slightly dilated filaments which are inserted outside the glabrous, fleshy disk; rudimentary ovary very small, rusty - pubescent.

Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merrit no. 787; in flower in Feb. 18, 1903).

5. Canarium Cumingii Engl. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1731).

6. Canarium gracile Engl. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumo (Warpure no. 14272).

7. Canarium juglandifolium Perk. n. sp. Tree?; young branches slender, tawny-pubescent. Leaves about 7 cm long, rachises tawny - pubescent, stipules (if any) deciduous; leaflets 5—7, membranaceous, ovate, ovate-elliptic, shortly, abruptly and nar- rowly acuminate, the lower ones at the base rounded, oblique, the terminal at the base cuneate, entire, above glabrous, beneath minutely reticulate, thinly clothed with minute yellow hairs, main nerves 12—14 pairs, spreading, ascending, interarching at the edge, nerves and veins on both surfaces rather prominent especially beneath; length 4,5—7,5 cm, width 3—*4 cm; lateral petiolules 1—1,5 cm long, terminal 2,5 cm long. Panicles 9—11cm long, axillary, clustered at the ends of the branches. Flowers in peduncled or sessil fascicles, 4 mm long, with minute, deciduous bracteoles below the calyx. Calyx 2,5 mm long, cam- panulate, deeply cleft into 3 ovate, triangular lobes, tomentose outside, glabrous inside. Petals 3, slightly longer than the calyx, oblong, with a short inflexed apex, less tomentose on the out- side, than the calyx, glabrous inside. Stamens 6; anthers ob- long; filaments shorter than the anthers, flat, dilated at the base. Disk orbicular hairy. Ovary broadly ovoid, densely yellow- tomentose, narrowed into the thick pubescent style; stigma capitate, 3-lobed.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merri. no. 1974; in flower in April 1903).

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8. Canarium lucidum Perk. n. sp. Tree?; young branches thinly

pubescent, ultimately glabrous, gray, lenticellate. Leaves 6— 10 cm long, common- petiole glabrous; leaflets 3—5, coriaceous, oblong, apex rounded or acute, the base rounded or blunt, entire, smooth and shining above, dull beneath, on both sur- faces glabrous; main nerves 6—-9, pairs, spreading, ascending, interarching near the edge, beneath stout, conspicuous (when dry), above faint; length 4,5—6,5 cm, width 2—3 em; _petio- lules 5mm long. Stipules ovate-linear, thick, thinly pubescent, persistent, 2mm long. Male panicles 5,5 —7,5 cm long, axillary, clustered at the extremities of the branches, somewhat numerous; the lower flowers in bracteolate clusters, the upper solitary, sessil. Calyx campanulate, coriaceous, with 3 broad, ovate, triangular teeth, on both surfaces thinly rusty - pubescent, 2 mm long. Petals 3, longer than the calyx (4 mm), thinly pubescent out- side except the glabrous edges, oblong, concave, glabrous inside. Stamens 5—6, the anthers oblong, shghtly shorter than the filaments which are noticeably dilated in the lower half, and slightly united at the base into a very short tube inserted outside the rudimentary, fleshy disk; rudimentary ovary short, broad, glabrous.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1056 in flower in a. 1903).

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Bagac (WarpurG no. 13293); Mt. Mari- veles (Murritt without no.); Prov. Pampangas, Arayat (WarpurG no. 13291); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2348, in flower in May 1903); Prov. Zambales, Palauig (Warpura no. 13292); Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 663).

Canarium ovatum Engl. Mindoro Isl., Pola (Mrrrmu no. 2472).

Canarium pachyphyllum Perk. n. sp. Tree 13 m high; young branches stout, glabrous, lenticellate. Leaves 35—40 cm long, common-petiole glabrous and longitudinally furrowed, impari- pinnate; leaflets 7— 9, coriaceous, oval-oblong or oblong, sometimes oblong-lanceolate, abruptly acuminate, at the base rounded, very oblique, glabrous on both surfaces, shining above, nerves and midrib prominent on both surfaces, veins obsolete above, distinct below; main nerves 9—11 pairs, spreading, slightly ascending,

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interarching near the edge; length 8—15 cm, width 3—6 em, the lower leaflets the smallest; petiolules 1,5—2 cm, glabrous; stipules ovate-oblong, chartaceous, sometimes persistent. Panicles of male flowers terminal and axillary, numerous, 6—12 cm long, with large, ovate, glabrous, thick, persistent bracts at their base, the short branchlets bearing the flowers at their ex- tremities in bracteate fascicles. Buds globular, 5 mm in diam., longer than the stout pedicels. Flowers 8 mm long; bracteoles broadly ovate, papyraceous, pubescent outside. Calyx narrowly campanulate, with 3 broad teeth which are densely brown- pubescent outside, and thinly pubescent inside, 5 mm _ long. Petals 3, fleshy, longer than the calyx, ovate-oblong, brown- pubescent outside. Stamens 6, filaments about as long as the anthers, free, attached outside the disk; rudimentary ovary almost glabrous. Panicles of female flowers about as long as the males, fewer-flowered, but the flowers 12 mm in length. Stamens 6, shorter than the pistil, and smaller than in the male flower. Ovary globular with a short, thick style; stigma large, capitate, 3-lobed. Drupe ovoid, yellow-pubescent, trigonous, 4,5—7 cm long, 2—2,5 cm diam., tapering to the top, the per- sistent thickened calyx forming an open, sub-entire cup at its base.

Island of Samar (Jacor no. 977, Q, type in flower a. 1861, no. 978, of, type, in flower a. 1861); Luzon, Prov. Morong, Binangonan (Warpure no. 13290); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2067 in fruit a. 1903).

This species is best distinguished from Canariwm denti- culatum Bl. by its ovate, glabrous stipules, those of C. denti- culatum being digitate. The flowers in our species are larger and the inflorescence much smaller than in Brumr’s plant.

12. Canarium polyanthum Perk. n. sp. Tree?; young branches stout, glabrous, brown. Leaves 30cm long, imparipinnate; common - petiole longitudinally furrowed, thinly pubescent; leaflets 83—5 ovate-oblong or ovate-lanceolate, membranaceous or subpapyraceous, narrowly and acutely acuminate, at the base rounded, often slightly unequal-sided, sometimes cuneate, both surfaces glabrous, except the sparsely pubescent midrib, entire; main nerves 15—17 pairs, ascending, curving, interarching near the edge, above nerves and veins obscure, below slightly

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prominent; length 10 -16 cm, width 3,5—5 ecm; petiolules 9—11 mm long. Male panicles axillary, clustered near the ends of the branches, 14—26 em long, with many short, spreading branches; flowers numerous, 5 mm long, on clusters at the apices of the branches, shortly pedicelled. Calyx widely cam- panulate, 2 mm long, the mouth with 3 broad, rather shallow teeth, minutely rusty - pubescent outside, puberulent inside. Petals 3, longer than the calyx, ovate, acute, the base truncate, rusty-pubescent outside, glabrous inside. Stamens 6, the fila- ments shorter than the oblong anthers, flattened, dilated at the base, attached outside the truncate, pubescent rudimentary ovary.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anxrn no. 134).

This is allied to Canarium Kadondon A. W. Bunn. but is readily distinguished from it by the form, size and consistency of the leaves. The flowers and inflorescence are also larger in this species than in CO. Kadondon.

Canarium polyneurum Perk. n. sp. Tree 15 m high; young branches sparsely pubescent, ultimately glabrous and _lenticil- late. Leaves about 30cm long, rachises glabrous; leaflets thinly coriaceous, lower ones ovate or ovate-oblong, the base rounded, slightly oblique, the rest oblong, the base cuneate or cuneate- rounded, all shortly, broadly, bluntly and somewhat abruptly acuminate, entire, shining above, glabrous on both surfaces, densely reticulate, veins prominent on both surfaces (when dry); main nerves 14—20 pairs, spreading, curving interarching very near the edge, faint above, prominent below; length 8—17 cm, width 4,5—6 cm; petiolules 1,25—1,75cm long. Male panicles 6—12cm long, axillary, clustered near the ends of the branches, with lateral bracteolate few-flowered fascicles. Flowers (in bud) about 2mm long. Calyx thinly pubescent on the outside. Petals 3, oblong, thinly pubescent outside, glabrous inside with a short inflexed apex. Stamens 5—6, oblong, longer than the filaments; rudimentary ovary pubescent.

Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merrm. no. 723 in bud Feb. 1903).

Though closely related to C. legitimum Mig. it is nevertheless easily distinguished by its longer and thinner petiolules.

Canarium Radlkoferi Perk. n. sp. A tree 20m high; young branches stout, brown-pubescent. Leaves 31—56 cm long,

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common-petiole pubescent and longitudinally furrowed, impari- pinnate; leaflets chartaceous or thinly coriaceous, oblong-lan-~ ceolate to elliptic-oblong, entire and sometimes slightly undu- late, shortly and bluntly acuminate, the base rounded, slightly oblique, on both surfaces glabrous and shining; main nerves 10—14 pairs, slightly ascending, curving, interarching, reticu- lations and nerves distinct on both surfaces; length 9—13 em, width 2,5—4,5 cm; petiolules 3—5 mm long. Male panicles axillary, clustered at the ends of the branches, 34 cm long, glabrous with many long spreading branches; the flowers nu- merous, in dense shortly pedicelled clusters. Calyx campanu- late, about 4/, as long as the corolla with 3 broad, rounded teeth, densely brown-tomentose outside, yellow-pubescent in- side. Petals about lem long, thick, concave, blunt, pubescent on both surfaces. Anthers 6, much shorter than the slender, pubescent filaments. Disk-lobes densely hairy. Female flowers not seen; the fruiting racemes 8—14 cm long. Drupe ovoid, clothed with long, stout, stiff hairs, 11 mm_ long, 7mm in diam., peduncles stout; the persistent calyx 3-angled, woody.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merri no. 1851; oJ, in flower in April 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AHERN

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no. 2230, co, in flower May 1903).

The inflorescence, the flowers and the petiole of this species resemble very closely those of Canartwm hispidum Blume. The leaves, however, of our plant are perfectly glabrous, while those of Biumr’s are hispid on the under surface.

Canarium stachyanthum Perk. n. sp. Tree?; young branches brown-pubescent. Leaves 18—-40 cm long, rachises pubescent or subglabrous, imparipinnate; stipules lanceolate, deciduous; leaflets 4—6 pairs, papyraceous, opposite, ovate, ovate-oblong or oblong, abruptly narrowly, long-acuminate or caudate, the base rounded, often very oblique, undulate, shining and glabrous above, beneath glabrous or clothed with very minute, scattered hairs; main nerves 10—17 pairs, slightly ascending, curving, interarching near the edge, reticulations and nerves distinct on both surfaces; length 7—17,5 em long, width 4—6 cm wide; petiolules 0,75—1,25 cm long. Male panicles axillary, crowded

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at the extremities of the branches, rachis brown- pubescent, the lateral branches very short, the flowers in small, dense fascicles at their apices or sometimes solitary, sessile; bracts minute, ovate, brown-pubescent, deciduous. Calyx campanulate, 3 mm deep, with 3 ovate rather short teeth, brown-pubescent outside. Petals oblong, 5 mm long, outside brown- puberulous. Stamens 6, linear, shorter than the glabrous, flattened filaments which are united at the base for a short distance; rudimentary ovary large, somewhat pubescent.

Luzon, Manila (Warsure no. 13240 type in flower); Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merritt no. 1748, April 1903); Prov. Isabela Malunti (Warpure no. 11675); Mindoro IsI., Abonabon (Merrit no. 2177; in bud May 1903).

This is closely allied to Canariwm Cumingii Engler and Canarium Merrillii Perk. but differs from both in the form of the leaf.

The specimen no. 13240 of Warpurc, being the most com- plete, I regard as the type of this species. Merrmis no. 2177 differs in some respects from the type, the leaves being glabrous, but as the structure of the flower is the same in both specimens, I have not ventured to establish a new species upon it. Number 11675 of Warsura is sterile, therefore, it is impossible to know if it really belongs to this species.

16. Canarium thyrsoideum Perk. n. sp. Tree 29 m high (ex Mrr-

RILL); young branches stout, tawny-pubescent. Leaves impari- pinnate, 32—36 cm long; common-petiole with a few scattered hairs, longitudinally furrowed; leaflets about 11, ovate, ovate- oblong or oblong, broadly and abruptly acuminate, at the base rounded, oblique, papyraceous, entire, glabrous on both sur- faces, shining above, reticulations minute and distinct on both surfaces when dry; main nerves 13—16 pairs, ascending, spreading, rather more prominent on the lower surface; length 6—12 cm, width 4—4,5 em; lateral petiolules 1—1,5 cm long, terminal 3—3,5 cm long; stipules linear, tomentose, deciduous, 5 mm long. Panicles axillary, clustered at the extremities of the branches, 9—24 cm long. Flowers (very young) 2 mm long, in lateral fascicles that are peduncled or subsessile. Calyx thinly yellow-pubescent, on both surfaces. Petals 3, oblong with a short inflexed apex, slightly pubescent outside, glabrous

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inside. Stamens 6; anthers oblong, longer than the glabrous filaments which are attached outside the glabrous corrugated disk; rudimentary ovary minute, pubescent. Female flowers about 3 mm long, in few-flowered panicles, 25—35 cm long. Calyx campanulate with 3 ovate, triangular lobes, thinly pube- scent outside, 2,5 mm long. Stamens small; anthers as long as the filaments, ovate. Ovary yellow-pubescent. Disk-scales orbicular. Drupe young.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Pitoga, in sandy soil, on gentle slope (Merritt no. 2119; with fruit and flowers April 1903); Mindoro Island, Polo (Merritt no. 2256; o in flower May 1908).

Canarium euryphyllum Perk. n. sp. Tree; young branches slender, glabrous, lenticellate. Leaves 10—15 cm long, com- mon-petiole minutely pubescent; leaflets 7, chartaceous, oppo- site, obovate or obovate-lanceolate, gradually narrowed in the lower third to the short dilated petiole, narrowly abruptly and long-acuminate, shining and glabrous above, dull beneath, the reticulations minute and distinct below (when dry); main nerves 8—12 pairs, spreading, curving interarching near the edge, prominent beneath; length 4,5—8,5 cm, width 2—3 cm; petio- lules 5mm long. Inflorescence racemose, axillary, about 7 cm

‘long, puberulent. Flowers about 5mm long, few, shortly pedi-

cellate. Calyx broadly campanulate, 2mm long, cut for half its length into 3 ovate, triangular teeth, pubescent on both sur- faces. Petals 3, longer than the calyx, oblong, thick, pubescent outside, glabrous inside, mucronate. Anthers ovate-linear one half as long as the slender filaments, the latter glabrous, flat- tened, dilated, and very slightly united at the base. Disk-scales orbicular, pubescent on the edges. Ovary ovoid, hirsute; stigma 3-grooved, glabrous. Fruit ovoid, 2 cm long, 1 cm wide, clothed with a few, scattered soft hairs, tapering to the top; persistent calyx small, 3-lobed, pubescent.

Luzon, Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1045, type, in flower in a. 1903 [Merritt no. 1081 with fruit in a. 1903)).

Canarium Warburgianum Perk. n. sp. Tree? Leaves reaching 6 cm in length, common-petiole glabrous longitudinally fur- rowed, imparipinnate; leaflets numerous, chartaceous, oblong- lanceolate, narrowly and long-acuminate, at the base rounded,

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slightly oblique, on both surfaces glabrous, entire; main nerves about 18 pairs, spreading, ascending, reticulations and nerves distinct on both surfaces; length 10—20 em, width 4—5 em, petiolules glabrous, 9—10 mm long. Female flowers not seen; fruiting panicle 25cm long. Ripe drupe ovoid-ellipsoid, glabrous, trigonous, blunt at each end, style persistent 2,75 cm long, 1,5 em in diam.; the pedicel stout, short, subglabrous; the 3-angled, pubescent, woody calyx and the pubescent disk scales persistent; stone bony.

Luzon, Isabela, Malunt (Warsura no. 11795 with fruit).

The nearest ally of this is Canarium altissimam Bl. but that has much shorter, pubescent petiolules and leaves that are hairy on the under surface.

Garuga Roxb.

1. Garuga mollis Turcz.

Mindoro Isl., Pinamalayan (Mrrritn no. 2167).

Klaeocarpaceae’

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Elaeocarpus L.

Elaeocarpus floribundus Blume.

Mindanao Isl., Surigao (Augern no. 403). ? oD

Elaeoearpus multiflorus F. Vill.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1719); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merritt no. 2400; both in flower March to May 1903).

Elaeoearpus oblongus Gaertn.

Middle Luzon, Siniloan (Warpurea no. 13465; Bordeos (War- bura no. 13466); Mindanao Isl, Surigao (AneRN no. 352, 382; in flower, 1902); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merritt no. 1174; in flower in January 1908).

1) Several diagnoses of new species were kindly given me for publication

Prof. O. Warburg. J. Perkins.

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4. Elaeocarpus philippinensis Warb. n.sp. Ramis tenuibus tereti- bus glabris striolatis, petiolis 11/,-2 cm longis in sicco nigres- centibus tenuibus apice incrassatis, foliis subpergamaceis ellipticis 8 —10 em longis 2!/,—4 cm latis apice acuminatis basi acutis margine crenatis glabris in sicco fuscescentibus, venis utrinque 5 curvato-ascendentibus, nervis tertiariis reticulatis vix distinctis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus vel ex axillis defoliatis 6 —7 cm longis, rachi subpuberula, pedicellis usque 1 em longis puberulis, sepalis 5 lanceolatis 6 mm longis in sicco fuscescentibus extus vix pube- rulis, intus glabris margine tomentosis, petalis sepalis aequilongis basi angustioribus apice valde dilatatis usque ad ?/; fimbriatis, intus fere omnino, extus in parte basali et laterali longe sericeo- villosis, staminibus ca. 12, antheris elongatis puberulis apice longe acuminatis et subbarbatis, disco, ovario et styli subulati parte basali villosis.

Philippines (Cummwve without no.).

Die Art steht EH. multéflorus (Turez) F. Vill von den Phi- lippinen (Cuminc no. 873) sehr nahe, unterscheidet sich aber durch die nicht mit einer deutlichen Seta versehenen, sondern nur lang zugespitzten und gebiirteten Antheren, auch sind die Petalen bei E. multiflorus nach oben verschmialert mit ganz kurzer Zerschlitzung.

5. Elaeocarpus villosiuseulus Warb. n. sp.. Ramis teretibus fuscis longe villosiusculis, petiolis tenuibus 11/,—2 cm longis, apice incrassatis villosis, foliis membranaceis 8 12 cm longis 4—6 cm latis ellipticis basi subacutis apice breviter cuspidatis acutis mar- gine crenulatis supra demum glabris, subtus in nervis villosius- culis in limbo vix pubescentibus, venis utrinque 6—8 subcurvatis, nervis tertiariis vix distincte subparallelis et reticulo subtus pro- minulis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus usque 10 cm longis villosius- culis, floribus immaturis extus dense griseo-sericeo-villosis, sepalis 5 intus glabris, petalis pro maxima parte apice glabris profunde fimbriatis, antheris acuminatis ut videtur pro parte barbatis.

Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13071).

Diese nur in jugendlichem Zustande der Bliiten vorliegende Art unterscheidet sich von siimtlichen bisher bekannten Hlaeo- carpus-Arten der Philippinen durch die Behaarung; da sie spitz zulaufende Antheren besitzt, diirfte sie sich dem E. phi-

lippinensis am niichsten anschliefen. Q*

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Muntingia L. |. Muntingia ealabura L. Luzon Isl, Prov. Cagayan, Tuguegarao (Merritt no. 193; in flower in June 1903); M. Luzon, Bordeos (Warpure no. 13469); Manila, in a garden (Warsure no. 13167); Montalban (War- BuRG no. 12542).

Tiliaceae

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Brownlowia Roxb.

1. Brownlowia suluensis Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus mox glabris; petiolis brevibus crassis 1 cm longis; foliis ovatis vel late lanceo- latis (usque 28cm longis, 16 cm latis) apice acutis basi plus minus obliquis semi-cordatis vel cordatis trinerviis, margine integris, coriaceis, supra glabris, subtus dense lepidotis, nervis basalibus medium folium haud attingentibus, venis utrinque ca. 6 valde curvatis, nervis tertiariis et reticulatione subtus promi- nentibus. Inflorescentia paniculata terminali et ex axillis su- premis divaricata ferrugineo-furfuraceo-tomentella; floribus bre- viter (2mm) et crasse pedicellatis 6mm longis 4mm latis, ca- lyce dense lepidoto-tomentello lobis triangularibus acutis 2 mm longis, petalis glabris spatulatis calycis lobos duplo superantibus, staminibus oo glabris, antheris sphaeroideis, staminodiis 5 fili- formibus complanatis ovario dense tomentoso haud lobato nec suleato, stylo filiformi apice haud incrassato 2mm longo.

Sulu Isls., Jol6 (Warpure no. 14927).

Diplodiscus Turez. |. Diplodiseus paniewlatus Turcz. Luzon Isl, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Anern no. 10, in flower); Siniloan (Warsura no. 13472); North Luzon, Malunt (Warpura no. 11866); Pifia blanca (Warpure no. 12412); Min- danao Isl., Davao (Warsura no. 14441).

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Corchorus L. 1. Corehorus acutangulus Lam. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsura no. 12415); Mindanao Isl., (Warsura no. 14926); Davao (Warsura no. 14439).

Grewia L. 1. Grewia acuminata Juss. Luzon Isl., Prov. Zambales (Warsure no. 13467). det. O. Warburg. 2. Grewia asiatica L. North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12409). det. O. Warburg. Grewia asiatica L. var. vestita Mast. North Luzon, Enrile (Warpure no. 12410); Maluntt (Warpure no. 11864); Buguey (Warsure no. 12411). det. O. Warburg. 4. Grewia multiflora Juss. Luzon Isl, Manila (Gavpicuavp, without no.); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1495, in fruit in February 1903); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1375, in fruit in March 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AvErN no. 214, in fruit); Min- doro Isl, Baco (Merritt no. 1200, 1220, in fruit in January 1903); North Luzon, Pifia Blanca (Warsure no. 12408); Prov. _ Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13073, 13074); Mindanao Is]., Davao (Warsure no. 14443). 5. Grewia orientalis L. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumo (Warsura no. 14442). det. O. Warburg.

6. Grewia philippinensis Perk. n.sp. Tree or shrub; young branches inflorescence and petioles densely clothed with yellowish-brown hispid tomentum. Leaves simple, oblong or obovate - oblong, apex acute, the base rounded rarely subcuneate, boldly 3-nerved, upper surface almost glabrous except at the minutely tomentose midrib and nerves, under surface sparsely clothed with simple and stellate yellowish-brown hispid hairs, entire, or slightly undulate, thinly coriaceous, broadly reticulate; 6—7 pairs of lateral nerves, ascending, rather straight, interarching at the edge, nerves and veines prominent beneath, inconspicuous above; length 13—19cm, width 4—7cm; petiole 7—10 mm long. Panicles axillary, branches short, spreading, 3—5 cm long, few- flowered; bracts of the involucre lanceolate, curved, on both surfaces

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clothed with soft yellowish tomentum; peduncles short. Flowers Smm long with pedicels 3mm long. Petals minute (1 mm) obovate-lanceolate, on the outside especially at the base clothed with stellate hairs, on the inside with hirsute edges. Sepals spreading, obovate-lanceolate, concave, very tomentose exter- nally, the edges inflexed, sparsely pilose internally. Torus cam- panulate, glabrous with hirsute edges. Ovary ovoid-globose, densely yellow-tomentose; style long, filiform, puberulous. Ovary 3-celled.

Philippines (Cumine no. 1352).

This number of Cuminc’s was determined in the herb. of Berlin as Grewia microcos L. var. Blumei O. Ktze.; I cannot agree with this determination, because Cumina’s no. 1352 is different from all the specimens of Grewia paniculata Roxb. of which, according to O. Krzn., Rev. gen. I (1891), p. 83, Grewra microcos Ll. is a synonym.

7. Grewia stylocarpa Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus flavido-cinereis

ruguloso-striatis; petiolis 1!/, —2 em longis rugulosis vix 11/, mm crassis, stipulis deciduis, foliis pergamaceis ellipticis vel lanceo- latis basi acutis apice acuminatis margine integris 14—17 cm longis, 51/,—8 em latis utrinque glabris trinerviis, nervis late- ralibus medium folii vix attingentibus, venis lateralibus praeter basales 3—5 ascendentibus curvatis haud confluentibus, nervis tertiariis distanter subparallelis subtus prominulis in sicco cum venis rubris, reticulo tenerrimo. Inflorescentiis axillaribus et terminalibus divaricate paniculatis pilis stellatis luteo-cinereis tomentellis, pedicellis in fructibus 3 mm longis, 1 mm_latis tomentellis, toro 1 mm longo, 11/, mm lato, apice in fructibus junioribus hirsuto, fructibus stipitatis complanato-obconicis pri- mum pilis stellatis parce obtectis mox glabris, 2. cm longis, | em latis, vulgo 1 spermis, exocarpio carnoso, mesocarpio fibroso.

North Luzon, Maluntt (Warsure no. 11870); Middle Luzon, Proy. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13072).

Kine durch die an der Basis in einen Stiel verschmalerten Friichte recht auffallende Art, die sich hierin und in der Blatt- form und Nervatur am meisten der G. lawrifolia Hook. nihert, von der sie sich aber durch die nicht kugelige Frucht und die Kiirze der Basal-Seitennerven der viel gréferen und anders ge- formten Bliitter unterscheidet.

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8. Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl. Luzon Isl., Prov. Zambales, Botolan (Warpura no. 13468). det. O. Warburg.

9. Grewia umbellata Roxb. Mindanao Isl]., Davao (Warspura no. 14442); Apo Isl., Min- doro Straits (Murrint no. 428).

Diplophractum Desf. 1. Diplophraectum sp.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Pampangas, Arayat (Merrimu no. 1389; without flowers or fruit March 1903).

Merrity’s specimen no. 1389 is probably a new species of Diplophractum. It differs from D. philippinense Vidal Rev. p. 71 (1886) which I have not seen, in having terete, hirsute branches, large, persistent stipules, long petioles and much larger and completely serrate leaves. Strangely enough both plants were collected in the same locality. Merrit1’s plant is closely related to one in the Berlin herbarium from Celebes, named by Wareure (in manuscript) Columbia inaequidentata.

Columbia Pers. 1. Columbia Blaneoi Rolfe. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 17038).

In Buanco’s II edition of FI. Filipin. etc. in vol. 4. Nov. Append. p. 30, is given as a Philippine species, Columbia flori- bunda Wauticu; the plant is figured under the same name on p- 312 of this work. Rotre, in Journ. Linn. XXI, p. 308 (1884), has pointed out that the determination of the Philippine plant is incorrect. The plant of Wattuicu differs principally in having 5 primary nerves while in the leaves of the figured plant there are only 3 primary nerves. Merriuu’s plant, which is in fruit, agrees well with the plate, therefore I have no doubt about the identity of the plant of Merritt with that of the plate alluded to above. In the Pflanzenfam. the name Columbia is accepted while Murrity prefers, according to Kunvrze, the older name Colona (Colona Blancot Merrill in Bull. 6. Dept. Inter. (1904) 17; Colona serratifola Cav. var. Blancot O. Ktze. Rev. Gen. I (1891) 82).

2. Columbia hastata Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus pilis stellatis distantibus scabridis, petiolis 1—11/,cem longis apice subincras- satis, stipulis hastatis 10 —15 mm longis acutis glabris persisten- tibus, foliis lanceolatis (12 —15 cm longis, 4—5cm latis) apice

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cuspidatis acutis basi rotundatis vel obtusis triplinerviis, mar- gine serratis, supra glabris, subtus pilis tomentellis distantibus scaberulis; nervis fere basalibus 1/, usque ?/,; limbi attingen- tibus, venis utrinque ca. 4 ascendentibus, nervis tertiariis parallelis subtus prominulis. Inflorescentiis terminalibus et ex axillis supremis, junioribus dense bracteatis, bracteis lanceolatis 6—8 mm longis parce pubescentibus, ramis_ inflorescentiae, pedicellis et sepalis dense cinereo-tomentellis, sepalis ut videtur glabris, antheris sphaeroideis.

» Middle Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Balincaguin (Warsure no. 13470); Cabangan (Warsure n. 13471).

Eine durch die fast kahlen und etwas rauhen, nicht schiefen, lang zugespitzten Blatter und die bleibenden spiesformigen Sti- peln gut charakterisierte und der C. lanceolata nahe stehende Art. Sollte das vielleicht die Diplophractum philippinense Vid. sein? Die Beschreibung stimmt in manchen Punkten:

3. Columbia hirsuta Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus pilis stellatis hirsutis, petiolis longissimis 5—6 cm longis hirsutis apice in- crassatis, ibique luteo-pilosis, stipulis caducis lanceolatis 1 cm longis basi latissime auriculatis, foliis lanceolatis usque 20 em longis, 6 cm latis, apice longe acuminatis acutis basi rotundatis trinerviis margine distanter serrate denticulatis supra fere glabris pilis appressis distantibus scabridis, subtus praecipue in nervis distanter stellato-pilosis; nervis basalibus vix medium limbum attingentibus, venis lateralibus ca. 5—6 curvatis, nervis tertia- riis parallelis subtus prominulis.

South Mindanao, Davao, Taumo (Warsura no. 14774 July 1888).

Im Habitus steht diese bisher leider nur steril gesammelte Art der Columbia hastata am niichsten, von der sie sich vor allem durch die breit gedhrten Stipeln, sowie die gréferen, rauheren und viel linger gestreckten Blatter unterscheidet.

4. Columbia Jagori Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus junioribus luteo- ferrugineo-tomentosis, petiolis brevibus (10—12 mm _ longis) crassis tomentellis foliis subcoriaceis ellipticis 15—20 em longis 8—9% cm latis apice breviter acuminatis basi obtusis vix obliquis trinerviis margine integris, supra glabris, subtus in costa et venis tomentellis, in nervis et reticulatione pilis stellatis paucis inspersis, nervis basalibus ?/, folii attingentibus, venis ca. 7

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utrinque apice subito curvatis superioribus arcuate conjunctis. Inflorescentia valde tomentosa paniculata, floribus pseudo-um- bellatis, junioribus bracteis stellate dispositis extus pubescentibus late lanceolatis 5—6 mm longis basi connatis circumdatis, se- palis pubescentibus, petalis extus sparse pubescentibus intus basi annulo piloso instructis, staminibus multis glabris, antheris sphaeroideis, ovario valde piloso, in alabastro vix lobato, stylo filiformi apice haud incrassato. Luzon Isl. (Jacor without no.).

5. Columbia lanceolata Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus griseo- tomentellis , petiolis 1,5—2 cm longis tomentellis, apice valde in- crassatis, foliis lanceolatis (12—15 cm longis, 4—5 cm latis) apice longe cuspidatis basi rotundatis vel subcordatis haud obliquis trinerviis margine irregulariter serrato-denticulatis, supra in costa tomentellis, limbo pilis stellatis insperso subaspero, subtus pilis stellatis minutissimis griseo-sericeis; nervis basalibus !/,—?/, limbi attingentibus, venis utrinque ca. 4 ascendentibus, nervis tertiariis parallelis subtus prominentibus, stipulis semi-hastatis acutis 12 mm longis demum deciduis. Inflorescentiis paniculatis axillaribus et terminalibus haud multifloris saepe bracteis folia- ceis suffultis, florum pseudo-umbellis bracteis anguste lanceo-

_latis 7 mm longis griseo-tomentellis mox deciduis involucratis, pedicellis griseo-tomentellis 2—4 mm longis, sepalis 6 mm longis lanceolatis tomentellis, petalis extus pilosis spatulatis basi intus annulo valde piloso instructis, staminibus glabris, antheris subsphaericis, ovario 5-lobato dense tomentoso, stylo piloso subulato apice vix incrassato.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Zambales (Warsura no. 13475); Botolan (Warspura no. 13476); Palauig (WarBurG no. 13477); Candelaria (Warpura no. 13474).

Die Art steht der C. suwbaequalis nahe, unterscheidet sich aber durch die weife, dichte und feinhaarige Bekleidung der weit schmiileren und linger gestielten Blatter, die gréferen Bliiten und den 5- (nicht 3-) lappigen Fruchtknoten.

6. Columbia mindanaensis Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus tomen- tosis, petiolis 6 mm longis tomentosis, foliis lanceolatis (14 cm longis 5 cm latis) apice cuspidatis acutis, basi subinaequalibus vix subcordatis, trinerviis, margine distanter serratis supra in costa tomentellis, limbo pilis stellatis minimis distantibus

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subhirtellis, subtus dense cinereo-sericeo - tomentellis, nervis basalibus vix medium limbum attingentibus, venis utrinque 6—7 ascendentibus, nervis tertiariis parallelis subtus prominen- tibus. Fructificationibus paniculatis terminalibus et ex axillis supremis tomentosis, bracteis pro parte foliaceis, minoribus tomentosis lanceolatis, pedicellis 7—8 mm longis, fructibus 8—4 alatis tomentosis alis rotundatis demum in coccis dehiscentibus.

South Mindanao, Davao, Sibulan (Warsura no. 14440).

Die Art unterscheidet sich durch die stirkere Behaarung, die kurzen Blattstiele, die 3—4-Zahl der Fruchtfiicher von C. lanceolata Warb.

7. Columbia meollis}Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus tomentosis, petiolis 1 cm longis 2 mm crassis supra subcomplanatis, foltis 14—16 em longis 6—7 cm latis oblongo-ovatis apice acumi- natis vel cuspidatis basi valde obliquis, rotundatis, trinerviis, supra costa excepta glabris subtus molliter tomentosis, margine apice vix serrato excepto integris, nervis basalibus medium limbum vix superantibus, venis lateralibus 6—7_ utrinque ascendentibus vix curvatis,“nervis tertiariis ‘parallelis. Inflores- centiis ex axillis supremis et terminalibus, tomentosis; pedicellis 6—7 mm longis, sepalis lanceolatis tomentosis 8 mm_longis, staminibus multis glabris, antheris rotundatis parvis, stylo glabro subulato acuto; fructibus trialatis 2 em longis et latis, alis ro- tundatis transverse venosis.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Nueva Ecija, Rosales (Warpura no. 13473).

8. Columbia serratifolia DC.

Colona serratifolia Cay. Ic. IV, p. 47 t. 370 (1797); E. Merri Dept. Int. Forestry Bureau, Bulletin 1. Report on Investigations made in Java. II Plantae Ahernianae p. 36 (1903); Bureau of Gov. Lab. I. New or Noteworthy Philippine Plants, p. 16 (1904).

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila(Mryen; Wicuura); (Jacor no. 777); Proy. Rizal, Tanay (Merri no. 2360); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrit no. 1015); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Aumrn no. 90); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2005, 2056); Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1998); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merritt no. 2574); Pinamalayan (Merrit no. 2154); Pola (Merritt n. 2215, 2454); North Luzon, Malunti (Warpura no. 11865); Enrile (Warsure no. 12413, 12414); Cagayan Alcala (Warpure no. 11761);

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Gentral Luzon, Manila (Warpura no. 13168); Bordeos (War- pura no. 13478). Of the numbers cited by Merritt I have only seen AHERN no, 90.

Triumfetta L.

1. Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. Luzon Isl., Manila (Merritt no. 637; in flower in January 1903); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrinn no. 1587); Culion Isl. (Merritt no. 625); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merritt no. 811; in fruit in February 1903).

2. Triumfetta pilosa Benth. Mindanao Isl., Davao, Mt. Dagatpan 1000 —1500 m alt. (War- BurG no. 14438).

3. Triumfetta semitriloba L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 12634).

Malvaceae

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Sida L. 1. Sida eordifolia L.

Mindoro Isl., Baco (Mmrritt no. 1273); Calapan (Merri no. 874; both in flower a. 1903).

2. Sida rhombifolia L. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merrit no. 348; in flower in July 1902); Proy. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1558).

Urena L. 1. Urena lobata L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Malicboi (Mrrrm no. 2440); Culién Is]. (Murritt no. 457, 526, 670).

Hibiscus L. 1. Hibiscus Rosa sinensis L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Pagbilao (Merritt no. 2433; in flower in April 1908).

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2. Hibiscus surattensis L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrit n. 1708); Culién Is]. (Merritn no. 456); Paragua Is]., Point of Separation (Merritt no. 818).

3. Hibiseus tiliaceus L.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnHERN no. 94); Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merritt no. 2094).

Bombycidendron Zoll.

1. Bombycidendron glabrescens Warb. n. sp. Ramis _teretibus

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brunneis glabris in sicco striolatis, petiolis tenuibus ca. 11/, em longis puberulis, foliis oblongis 10—12 cm longis, 4—5 em latis basi rotundatis apice acuminatis acutis margine integris supra glabris subtus pallidioribus junioribus tromentellis demum glabris, venis utrinque ca. 7 paullo curvatis ascendentibus haud confluentibus. Fructibus axillaribus, pedicellis 2 cm longis crassis, involucelli phyllis ca. 6 lanceolatis acutis 1 cm longis subtomen- tellis persistentibus, calyce in fructis persistente eique aequilongo, glabro, parte inferiore intus dense villosa, lobis lanceolatis acutis; capsula lignosa 2'/,—3 cm longa late ovata 5-loculari septi- cida, loculis vix cuspidatis bilocellatis polyspermis, seminibus reniformibus pilis gossypinis luteo-albidis involutis.

North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Alcala (Warsure no. 11764); Middle Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warpura no. 12644).

Diese Art steht dem Bombycidendron campylosiphon Warb. (= Hibiscus campylosiphon Turez.; Thespesia campylosiphon Rolfe) nahe, unterscheidet sich aber durch die Kahlheit der Stengel, Bliitter, Bliitenstiele usw., auch sind die Blitter nicht lang zugespitzt und relativ breiter.

Die von Zottmcer und Morirzr fiir die nahe verwandte

javanische Art B. greewiaefolium aufgestellte Gattung Bombyci-

dendron muf unbedingt bestehen bleiben, da die Fritchte durch das fachspaltige Aufspringen und die Doppelfiicher hervorragend gut charakterisiert sind.

Bombycidendron parvifolium Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus

cinereis glabris striolatis, innovationibus tomentellis, stipulis anguste lanceolatis 5 mm longis acutis pilosis, petiolis 5—6 mm longis tomentellis, foliis late ovatis obtusis vel retusis 4—6 cm longis, 3—4cm latis, supra glabrescentibus, subtus molliter sub- aureo-tomentellis, venis utrinque 5—6 tantum patulis; fructuum

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pedunculis apice incrassatis 2 cm longis, involucri phyllis 6 ovatis apice vix acutis 13 mm longis, calyce intus villoso cum lobis lanceolatis capsula aequilongis, capsula lignosa ovate-globosa 21/,—3 em longa, 5-loculari septicida, loculis vix cuspidatis bilocellatis polyspermis, seminibus reniformibus pilis gossypinis luteis involutis.

North Luzon, Proy.Cagayan, Malaueg (Warpure no.11765).

Hauptsachlich durch die Kleinheit, Stumpfheit und wenigen Nerven der Blitter sowie die Kahlheit der Zweige von Bb. campy- losiphon verschieden.

Abelmoschus Medik.

1. Abelmosehus moschatus Mnch. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1307; in flower in April 1903); Tanay (Merritt no. 2328); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merrmu. no. 795).

2. Abelmoschus mindanaensis Warb. n. sp. Frutex ramulis crassis pilis stellatis sparsis hispidis, foliis magnis 3—5 digitato-lobatis, petiolis flavido-vel aureo-tomentellis 4—-8 cm longis, foliis 9— 13 cm longis, lobis 7—9% cm longis, 2—3 cm latis, parte superiore irregulariter et distanter dentatis, supra pilis sub- appressis simplicibus, subtus pilis vulgo stellatis in nervis densius inspersis; stipulis anguste lanceolatis falcatis 1cm longis 1 mm latis pilis appressis inspersis, floribus ex axillis superioribus et racemum terminalem formantibus stipulis suffultis, pedicellis 5 cm longis velutinis, involucelli phyllis 5 aequalibus late lanceo- latis acutis pilis appressis inspersis 11/, cm longis, 6 mm latis, calyce spathaceo 11/, em longo extus velutino intus piloso apice truncato vix dentato, petalis 5 cm longis Iuteis basi violaceis, ovario pilis erectis 3—4mm longis flavidis dense obtecto.

South Mindanao, Davao, Sibulan (Warsurea no. 14449).

Die Art steht dem A. pungens (Roxb.) Warb. von Vorder- Indien nahe, doch besitzt letzterer viel dichter und stirker ge- zihnte Blattzipfel, und keine samtartige sondern eine sehr rauhe abstehende Behaarung der Blatt- und Bliitenstiele.

Thespesia Corr. 1. Thespesia Lampas (Benth. et Hook.) Dalz. et Gibs. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Warpore no. 13175; in fruit); Culién

Is]. (Merritx no. 464); Mindanao Isl, Davao, Sibulan (WarsurG no. 14453).

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2. Thespesia populnea Corr.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Principe, Baler (Merri no. 1019, 1089); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnEern no. 209); Mindoro Isl, Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2175); Apo Isl., Mindoro Straits (Merritt no. 417). Gossypium L. 1. Gossypium herbaeeum L. Culién Isl. (Merri no. 562; in fruit in December 1902).

Bombacaceae

by

J. PERKINS.

Ceiba Gaertn. 1. Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.

Mindoro Isl., Pinamalayan (Merritt no. 2164; in fruit in May 1903).

Stereculiaceae

by

J. PERKINS.

Melochia L. 1. Melochia arborea Blanco. Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrm no. 1476); Proy. Rizal, Tanay (Merri no. 2286; in flower in May 1903); Cu- lion Isl. (Merritt no. 619).

This species, which I have designated for the present Me- lochia arborea Busxco, is found in the Berlin herbarium under the name of Melochia indica (Houtt.) A. Gray (ef. K. Scaumann in Engler-Prantl, Pflanzenfam. UI, 6, p. 81). The nomenclature

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of the species is extremely complicated and as the name which KX. Scnumann has chosen can probably not be maintained, I have selected Brianco’s. Later I propose to give the complete syno- nymy of this plant.

Melochia corchorifolia L. Culién Isl. (Merrit no. 537; in flower in December 1902).

Waltheria L. Waltheria indica L. Culién Isl (Merrmu no. 437; in flower in December 1902).

Commerconia Horst. Commereonia platyphylla Andr. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1624; in flower and fruit in March 1903); Tanay (Merritt no. 2359; in flower in May 1903); Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 571); Mindoro Isl, Baco (Murrity no. 1227).

Abroma L. fil. Abroma fastuosum fk. Br. Luzon Isl. (Jacor); Manila (Gauprcnaup); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2285; all in fruit).

Pterospermum Schreb.

Pterospermum diversifolium Blume. Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Murritt no. 1392); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merritt no. 2037; in fruit in a. 1903); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merri no. 2321; in flower in May 1903); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Aumrn no. 15).

Pterospermum niveum Vidal. Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1517); Mariveles (Warpure no. 13174a); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Merritt no. 1403); Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AuERN no. 66); Proy. Rizal, Antipolo (Merrm. no. 1316); Prov. Tayabas, Guina- yangan (Merri no. 2011; in fruit in April 1903; no. 2040); Pagbalao (Merrrizt no. 1931); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merrit no. 1223).

Helicteres L.

Helicteres angustifolia L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Mmrritn no. 228; in flower in May 1902); Culién Isl. (Merrm. no. 517, 549).

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Mmrritt no. 1330, 1342); Culién Isl (Merritt no. 506, 547).

Kleinhofia L.

1. Kleinhofia hospita L.

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Luzon Isl., Proy. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1493); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merri. no. 1084; in flower in October 1903); Culién Isl. (Merrmi no. 525; in flower in December 1902); Mindanao Isl., Surigao (AnERN no. 328).

Sterculia L.

Stereulia ¢uneata R. Br.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warsura no. 12405); Prov. Manila (Ropsertus; Wicuura); Middle Luzon, Binangonan (WarsurG no. 13461); Bordeos (Warsure no. 13462); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1090); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1638); Bosoboso (Merritt no. 1839); Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (War- purRG no. 13078); Culién Isl. (Merri. no. 435); Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merritt no. 2211).

2. Stereulia foetida L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merriti no. 1534); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1741); Prov. Tayabas, Sam- paloc (Warsure no. 13081); Panay Isl. (Merri no. 2412); Apo Isl, Mindoro Straits (Merrm. no. 418).

3. Stereulia graciliflora Perk. n. sp. Tree; young branches rusty -

stellate - pubescent; ultimately gray, striate, glabrous. Leaves membranous or papyraceous, simple, entire, oblong, rarely ob- ovate-oblong, the apex rather abruptly, shortly and bluntly acuminate; the base rounded rarely subcuneate, 3-nerved; both surfaces glabrous, upper surface shining; lateral nerves 6 —7 pairs, spreading interarching near the edge, inconspicuous above, prominent beneath; length 8S—12 em, width 3,5—5 em; petiole 2—3cm long. Panicles solitary, axillary, clustered at the ends of the branches, 9—12 em long; branches short, many flowered; rachis, peduncle, pedicel rusty -stellate- tomentose and very slender, pedicel 8—10 mm long. Male flowers: calyx 5—6 mm long, stellate-hispidulous everywhere except the tube which is inside glabrous, deeply divided into 5 linear-lanceolate lobes; the lobes about as long as the tube, connivent, cohering by

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their tips, their edges incurved; stamina] column shorter than the tube, recurved, glabrous, bearing at its apex 10 sessile sub-globose 2-celled anthers.

Mindoro Island, Baco (Merri no. 1177 in January with flowers).

4. Stereulia Jagori Warb. n. sp. Ramis crassis rubris glabris, stipulis persistentibus scariosis magnis (2 cm longis, 1/, em latis) lanceolatis lineatis; petiolis brevibus (vix 1 em longis) crassis pubescentibus, foliis magnis (usque 30 cm longis 9 em Jatis) oblanceolatis apice acuminatis acutis basi sensim angustatis sub- acutis adultis utrinque glaberrimis; venis utrinque 20 obliquis subeurvatis ad marginem arcuate confluentibus, nervis tertiariis subparallelis utringue cum reticulatione prominulis. Inflores- centlis ex axillis foliorum rudimentariorum stipulis magnis per- sistentibus obtectorum 15 —30 cm longis parce et breviter ramosis subpuberulis; floribus breviter pedicellatis saepe nutantibus 8 mm longis pro rata latis extus vix velutinis, tubo late infundibuli- formi, laciniis quam tubus brevioribus haud conniventibus tri- angularibus intus dense griseo- ferrugineo-pilosis.

Leyte Isl. (Jacor no. 1004). Diese im Herbar irrtiimlich als Sé. stipularis R. Br. (diese besitzt an der Basis cordate und unterseits behaarte keilformig- -lingliche Blatter) bestimmte Art zeigt wie Sé. stipulata Korth. die Riickbildung der obersten Blatter zugunsten der persistenten und grofen Stipeln in noch weit ausgebildeterem Mage als St. spatulata.

5. Stereulia Inzonica Warb. n. sp. Ramis crassis glabris cortice cinereo, petiolis 3—4cm longis 2 mm latis, glabris, foliis 18— 22 cm longis 10 —11 em latis, oblongo-ovatis, basi cordatis apice rotundatis oblique et obtuse apiculatis, margine integris, utrinque glabris, basi 5-nerviis, lateralibus exterioribus brevissimis interio- ribus medium folium haud attingentibus, venis utrinque ca. 6 oblique ascendentibus vix curvatis haud confluentibus, subtus prominentibus, venis tertiariis subparallelis. Inflorescentiis ca. 9—10 cm longis glabris valde ramosis e ramorum apice ex axillis foliorum vulgo minorum crebris, pedicellis glabris bre- vibus, floribus late infundibuliformibus 7 mm longis 5 mm latis, glabris, lobis tubum vix aequantibus extus glabris intus pilosis late lanceolatis haud cohaerentibus.

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnERN no. 207); Middle Luzon, Cabongenan (Warsure no. 13460 type); Apo Is]., Mindoro Straits (Merrm. no. 425); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merrit no. 1204).

Kine durch die breiten kurzzipfeligen, aufen kahlen Bliiten, sowie die langen herzfoérmigen Blatter leicht erkennbare Art.

6. Stereulia oblongata R. Br. Middle-Luzon, Polillo (Warpure no. 13458); Sulu Isls., Jolé (Warpura no. 14928; in fruit in August 1888).

7. Stereulia spatulata Warb. n. sp. Ramis crassis in sicco suleatis tomentellis glabrescentibus ferrugineis; petiolis brevissimis ('/, em longis) crassis tomentellis, stipulis magnis (11/, em longis) per- sistentibus anguste lanceolatis acutis extus subpubescentibus, foliis magnis (27 cm longis 7 cm latis) spatulatis apice breviter subfaleate cuspidatis basi cuneatim angustatis demum rotundatis margine integris utrinque glabris, junioribus tantum subtus pilosiusculis; venis utrinque 12—15 majoribus (interpositis mino- ribus parallelis) curvatis vix distincte arcuate connexis, nervis tertiariis subparallelis et reticulatione utrinque prominulis. In- florescentiis ferrugineo-tomentellis ex axillis foliorum minorum superiorum, in specimine unico brevibus et parce ramosis, flori- bus insectis deformatis breviter pedicellatis extus tomentellis, intus in laciniis sericeo-tomentosis.

Sulu Isls., Jolé (Warpura no. 14914).

Tarrietia Blume. 1. Tarrietia sylvatiea (Vidal) Merrill. Luzon Isl., Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (AnerN no. 88 with flowers and fruit a. 1902).

In Forestry Bureau- Bulletin no. 1. Report of Investigations made in Java in the year 1902, p. 38 (1903) Merriui states that he considers this specimen as identical with Vinau’s Hertteera sylvatica (Rev. pl. Vase. Filip. p. 66 [1886]) and that the proper genus of the plant is 7urrietia rather than Heritiera. In the above mentioned work, he also remarks that he has not seen the type material of Vinat’s species. Mr. Rotrr of Kew has kindly compared leaves flowers and fruit of the material of Auvry with Vinar’s type, and has written me that the plants are identical.

Sterculiaceae. iD

Pterocymbium R. Br.

1. Pteroeymbium javanicum R. Br. Luzon Isl., Prov. Camarines Sur, Pasacao (Aner no. 124); Prov. Pampangas, Arayat (Mprrint no. 1405); Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merriii no. 1820); Prov. Tayabas, Guinayangan (Merrit no. 2053); Pagbalao (Merritt no. 1996); Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merri no. 1747, 1975); Mindoro Is]., Pinamalayan (Merrm no. 2139).

2. Pteroeymbium maerocrater Warb. n.sp. Foliis ignotis, inflores- centiis magnis compositis glabris in sicco nigris 10 vel plus em longis, ramis patentibus 5—9cm longis, pedicellis 10—15 mm longis, perianthio glabro pro rata magno et lato (31/, em longo, 3cm lato), late infundibuliformi (lateralibus vix convexis) glabro, longitudinaliter 15 costato, basi breviter (1—2 mm) stipitato, sed haud supra stipitem ut P. gyavanicum truncato, usque 2/, 5-lobato lobis triangularibus acutis margine cinereo tomentellis. Columna gynandrophora 12 mm longa 1 mm lata glabra in sicco angu- lata, Gt apice antheris ca. 8 dithecis late linearibus 4 mm longis plus quam 1 mm latis liberis nutantibus coronata; folliculorum pedicellis longis puberulis curvatis, alis naviculiformibus glabris ala superiore usque 10 cm longa apice rotundata brevissime vel vix mucronata longitudinaliter costata, ala inferiore triplo bre- viore rotundata; seminibus 12 mm longis late ellipticis nitescen- tibus vix distincter puberulis.

North Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Malunt (Warsure no. 11855 type); Enrile (Warsure no. 12406).

Die reiferen Friichte von Enrile zeigen die Rippen des Kelches nur sehr undeutlich, auch sind die Fliigel etwas schmiler und spitzer. Im tibrigen ist die Form genau die gleiche. Durch den breiten, an der Basis nicht gestutzten liingsrippigen Kelch und die besonders grofien Fliigel leicht zu erkennen.

Heritiera Ait. 1. Heritiera littoralis Dryand. Luzon Isl., Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrm. no. 1026); Prov. Tayabas, Pagbalao (Merri no. 1901); Culién Isl. (Merrm. no. 582); Mindoro Is]., Calapan (Merrit no. 2581); Pola (Merritt no. 2365); Mindanao Isl., Surigao (Anern no. 413)

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Rosaceae by

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Rubus L.

Rubus fraxinifolius Poir.

Mindoro Is]., Baco River (Merritt no. 999, with fruit April 1. 1903).

Rubus Molueeanus L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1648, March 1903); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Caraballo Sur, near Dupax (Merriiy no. 221 May 28. 1902).

Parinarium Aubl.

Parinarium Griffithianum Benth.

North Luzon, Malunt’ (Warpura no. 11581); Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsura no. 12792); Guinayangan (Merri no. 2002).

This species is closely allied to Parinartum salicifolium Miq. and I greatly doubt if the two should be kept separate. Parinarium salicifolium is described by Presi at greath length, in Epimeliae Botanicae p. 193 (1849), as a new species of a new genus, Grymania (Grymania salicifolia), this genus consisting of only two species, the preceding and G. polyandra (H. B. K.) Presl. I have seen the authentic specimen from the Philippines, Cuming no. 1057. Parinarium Griffithianum Benth., on the other hand, is described by Benruam, in a few lines, in Hooxrr’s Niger Flora (1849) p. 334, note. Brnruam’s specimen I have also seen and as far as I can judge the two plants agree ab- solutely.

In the Berlin herbarium there are specimens from the Aru Islands determined by Warpsurac and one from New Guinea identified by Scuumann as Parinariwn Griffithianum; this indicates that the area of distribution is very great.

In case the future monographer unites the species, the plant should be called Griffithianum as, although both species were described in 1849, Presi did not place his in the proper genus.

Mireur, in Fl. Ind. Batavae, vol. I (1885) p. 357 includes,

in his speeies dubiae Parinartum salicifolium Presl.

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R. Scatecuter any O. Warsura: Asclepiadaceae. eS,

Parinarium mindanaense Perk. n. sp. Tree; branches dark- colored, glabrous, striate. Leaves coriaceous, oblong, rather bluntly acuminate, the base rounded, eglandular, densely reticu- lated, upper surface glabrous, shining, the lower slightly dull and paler, glabrous with a few scattered hairs on the midrib and nerves; main nerves about 15 pairs, spreading, interarching at the edge, prominent beneath; length 17—35 cm; width 8 10 cm; petiole 1 cm long, thickened. Spikes axillary, solitary or sometimes 2 together, 4—12 cm long, minutely rusty -tomen- tose, pedunculate; bracts 2 at the base of each flower, lanceo- late, acute, 6 mm long, rusty-tomentose on both surfaces; the flowers about 1,5 cm long, sessile. Calyx-tube funnel-shaped, adpressed-tomentose outside, internally hirsute-pubescent with a broad belt of deflexed silky hair at the throat; lobes unequal, ovate or oblong, acute, adpressed-tomentose on both surfaces. Petals as long as the calyx-lobes, ovate or oblong, apex obtuse (flower young), not clawed, glabrous on both sides. Stamens about 18, all fertile, on one side of the calyx-tube, somewhat united at the dilated bases with a line of triangular glabrous processes on the opposite side; filaments slightly hairy at the base. Ovary densely woolly, obliquely inserted on one side the calyx-tube; style long, slender, glabrous.

Mindanao Island, Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, on the edge of the forest (WarBurG no. 14484).

Asclepiadaceae’

by

R. ScHLECHTER AND QO. WARBURG.

Streptocaulon Wight et Arn. Streptocaulon Cumingii F. Vill. Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1302; in flower in February 1903).

1) Several diagnoses of new species were kindly given me for publication

by Prof. O. Warburg. J. Perkins.

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Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merriti no. 890, in fruit in April 1903).

Streptoeaulon sp.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merritt no. 1332, in fruit in February 1903).

Asclepias L.

. Aselepias curassaviea L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Lucena (Merritt no. 2418, in flower in April 1903); Rio de Montalban (Loner no. 4069, in flower in October 1890); Nueva Viscaya, Bayombong (Merri no. 168).

Cynanchum L.

1. Cynanchum carnosum (R. Br.) Schitr.

Luzon central (Loner no. 4040); Manila (Cuamisso without number).

Die Pflanze wurde urspriinglich von R. Brown als Oxystelma beschrieben, dann von BenrHam zu Vincetoxicum gestellt, das ja bekanntlich mit Cynanchum vereinigt werden mub.

Sehr interessant ist die Verbreitung, die sich von Nord- Australien iiber Sumbawa nun bis in die Philippinen erstreckt. Wir haben hier also einen ganz iihnlichen Fall vor uns, wie bei Ceropegia Cumingiana Dene.

2. Cynanchum Loheri Schitr. n. sp. Volubile, alte scandens, gra-

cillimum; ramis filiformibus, teretibus, tenuissime hispidulis, distanter foliatis; foliis graciliter petiolatis ovatis acuminatis, basi profunde cordatis, utrinque sparsim ac brevissime hispidulis, lamina 3,5—7em longa, supra basin 2—4,5 cm lata; racemis subaxillaribus plurifloris, folia vulgo excedentibus, pedunculo hispidulo, pedicellis hispidulis ca. 1 cm longis; floribus illis C. capensis L. f. fere aequimagnis; calycis segmentis lanceolatis acutis hispidulis, 0,1—0,2 cm longis; corollae rotatae lobis ob- longis acutiusculis, 0,4 cm longis, medio 0,2 cm latis, utrinque glabris; coronae foliolis in tubam cylindricum alte connatis, apice trifidis, segmentis lanceolatis acutis intermedio majore, gyno- stegium excedentibus; antheris quadrato-oblongis, marginibus cartilagineis angustis, appendice hyalina ovata obtusa apice in stigmatis caput incurva; stigmatis capite pentagono depresso; folliculis fusiformibus rostratis tenuissime puberulis, maturis ca. 6 cm longis, infra medium vix 1 em diametientibus.

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Middle Luzon (Loner no. 4053, type); Culié6n Isl. (Murr no. 532; in flower in December 1902).

Durch die tief herzformigen Blitter und ihre Korona_ ist die vorliegende Art unter den anderen malayischen Arten der Gattung leicht zu erkennen. Ks ist das erste von den Philippinen beschriebene Cynanchum, soweit mir bekannt.

3. Cynanchum physocarpum Schitr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, ramosa; ramulis teretibus glabris, remote foliatis; foliis patenti- bus patulisve ovato-lanceolatis acutis vel acuminatis, basi rotun- datis vel subcordatis subtus vix pallidioribus, 3,5 —6,5 cm longis, infra medium 1,5—3,7 cm latis, petiolo tenui, semitereti glabro, 1,5—2 em longo; floribus in cymis subspicatis, extraaxillaribus alternantibus, plurifloris, folia aequantibus vel plus minusve ex- cedentibus; pedunculo tereti glabro elongato, pedicellis brevibus tenuissime puberulis, 0,5 cm longis; calycis segmentis late ob- longis obtusissimis, margine ciliatis, extus subpuberulis, corolla plus duplo brevioribus; corollae lobis oblongis obtusis extus glabris, intus dimidio superiore margine praesertim puberulis, vix 0,4 cm longis, medio fere 0,2 cm latis; coronae foliolis in annulum integerrimum gynostegio paulo breviorem connatis; an- theris subquadratis marginibus cartilagineis crassiusculis, basin versus paulo dilatatis, oblique truncatis, appendice hyalina rotun- data obtusissima in stigma inflexa, marginibus loculorum rotun- dato-emarginatis; polliniis suborbicularibus, caudiculis patulo- divaricatis apicem versus paulo dilatatis, glandulae permagnae oblongae obtusae basi insertis; stigmatis capite breviter conico.

Middle Luzon, Binangonan (Warsura no. 13766).

Kine gut gekennzeichnete Art aus der Sektion Cyathella, welche durch die ganzrandige Koronaréhre charakterisiert wird. Die Blatter sind ziemlich diinn, die weifien Bliiten sitzen in einer Traube, welche gewohnlich die Blatter iiberragt. Die Frucht ist stark aufgeblasen.

North Luzon, Prov. Cagayan, Enrile (Warsure no. 12253), nur fruktifizierend vorliegend, gehért vielleicht auch zu dieser Art.

4. Cynanehum Sehlechterianum Warb. n. sp. Volubilis caulibus teretibus striolatis in sicco stramineis 1—11/, mm crassis, pe- tiolis 2 cm longis 1 mm crassis supra prope sulcum puberulis, foliis ovatis basi rotundatis apice apiculatis 61/, cm longis 31/, emlatis glabris tenuibus venis utrinque 7 petalis longe ante

R. Scutecater and O. WARBURG:

marginem arcuate connexis; inflorescentiis intrafoliaceis longis 4—8 em longis haud ramosis; pedunculo 3—7 cm longo 1 mm lato glabro, floribus in fasciculis paucifloris bracteis minutis | mm longis lanceolatis suffultis, pedicellis 4— 5 mm longis sub- puberulis, sepalis ovatis obtusis imbricatis appresse puberulis cum glandulis solitariis minutis alternantibus 1 mm longis, corolla rotata 3mm alta profunde lobata, lobis lanceolatis obtusiusculis in margine intus subpuberulis; gynostegio breviter stipitato corona annuliformi erecta margine subundulata stigma subaequante cir- cumdato, antheris basi sagittatis, appendiculis brevibus ad stigma incurvis, polliniis minimis in parte inferiore antherae, caudiculis minimis, translatoribus magnis oblongis, stigmate plano.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloe (Warsura no. 13003).

Eine durch die Jangen unverzweigten Bliitenstande gut aus- gezeichnete Art.

5. Cynanchum sp.

Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merritt no. 1239, in fruit in January 1903).

Toxocarpus K. Schum. (= Secamone R. Br.).

1. Toxocarpus Loheri Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens; ramis

flexuosis, teretibus, juvenilibus pilis rubiginosis retrorsis tectis, demum glabratis, distanter foliatis; foliis patulis, oblongis acu- minatis, utrinque glabratis, 4 —6 cm longis, medio fere 2—3,5 cm latis, petiolo rubiginoso puberulo 0,7—1 cm longo; inflores- centiis corymbosis abbreviatis, foliis brevioribus, floribus illis T. Griffithii Dene. fere aequimagnis, brevissime pedicellatis; calycis segmentis ovato-oblongis obtusis ciliatis, vix 0,2 cm longis; corolla alte 5-fida, 0,4cem longa, lobis oblongis obtusis tubo duplo longioribus, fauce intus minute puberulo; coronae foliolis lanceolatis acutis vel acuminatis, antheras paulo exceden- tibus; polliniis minutissimis oblongis; stigmatis capite cylindrico styliformi.

Middle Luzon (Loner no. 4032; in flower in December 1892).

Von den beiden bisher bekannten Voxocarpus-Arten der Philippinen, 7 gracilis Dene. und 7. glaucus Dene., durch die kleineren Bliitter und die kiirzeren dichteren Infloreszenzen ver- schieden. Wohl am niichsten verwandt mit 7. Griffithit Dene.

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Dorystephania Warb. n. g.

Flores parvi, sepala ovata imbricata, cum glandulis parvis solitariis interdum binis alternantia corolla rotata profunde lobata, lobis lanceolatis patulis in alabastris dextrorse imbricatis; corona nulla; gynostegium breviter stipitatum, antherae breves, pollinia ceracea in parte superiore, in utroque loculo singula, pro rata magna, translatores et caudiculi magni, connectiva in appen- diculas lanceolatas erectas stigma superantes producta, stigma convexum verruculosum. Follicula angusta, acuminata, laevia, semina plana, alata, apice breviter dense comosa.

Frutex erectus foliis linearibus sessilibus, inflorescentiae axil- lares breves, flores ad apicem pedunculi brevis fere umbellati.

1. Dorystephania luzonensis Warb. n. sp. Ramulis erectis strictis lignosis tenuibus 1!/,; mm crassis cinereis appresse minute pu- bescentibus, foliis haud distincter petiolatis 7—9 cin longis, 1—2 mm latis apice acutis utrinque glabris margine in sicco saltem revolutis, costa supra incisa subtus prominente, venis inconspicuis; Iflorescentiis axillaribus 1—2 cm longis, pedun- culo 5—8 mm longo ?/; mm crasso minute appresse puberulo, bracteis minutis 1/, 1 mm longis lanceolatis, pedicellis 5—7 mm longis, sepalis ovatis obtusis 2mm longis, glabris vel margine minutissime ciliolatis, corolla 4—5 mm longa, petalis lanceolatis acutis, gynostegio cf. descriptionem generis, folliculis fusiformibus 5cem longis, 5mm latis, apice sensim acuminatis sparse appresse puberulis, seminibus 3mm longis ovatis coma alba 4 mm longa.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Zambales, Balincaguin (WarsurG no. 13768).

Kine zu den Marsdenieen gehorige Gattung, die habituell am meisten an Pentasacme erinnert, aber durch das Fehlen der Korona sich von ihr unterscheidet; charakteristisch sind die auf- rechten lanzettlichen den Griffel tiberragenden Antherenanhinge, worauf der Name (= Lanzen-Krone) hindeuten soll.

Gymnema R. Br.

1. Gymnema Sehlechterianum Warb. n. sp. Volubilis, caulibus tenuibus minute appresse puberulis teretibus, lenticellis rotundis parce inspersis, petiolis 5—12mm longis, */,mm latis appresse puberulis, foliis late ovatis 4—6 cm longis, 3—4 em latis, glabris, in costae basi subglandulosis, in basi rotundatis vel obtusis,

124 R. ScuiecuterR anp O. Warpure:

apice acute acuminatis, venis utrinque ca. 5—6 longe ante marginem arcuate conjunctis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus vix ramosis, 1—11/, cm longis, pedunculo tenui puberulo 6—8 mm longo, floribus in apice pedunculi fasciculatis vel in ramis bre- vissimis, bracteis lanceolatis minutis, pedicellis 4mm longis, vix puberulis, sepalis 2 mm longis obtusis imbricatis dorso minute ap- presse pubcrulis margine minute ciliolatis cum glandulis minimis alternantibus, corolla urceolata glabra, lobis 2mm longis obtusis, squamis parvis coronae carnosis corollae fauci affixis, gynostegio stipitato, antheris a stigmate conico valde superatis, antherarum appendiculo rotundato, stigmati appresso, polliniis magnis caudi- culis brevissimis cum translatore minuto connexis.

Middle Luzon, Sampaloc (Warsure no. 13001).

Eine durch die Kahlheit der relativ breiten, in der unteren Hilfte am breitesten Blitter, sowie durch die kleinen Bliiten- stiinde und Bliiten charakterisierte G. sylvestre Br. recht nahe stehende Art.

2. Gymnema tingens Wight et Arn. Luzon Isl., Manila, Pineda (Loner no. 4043, in flower in February 1892).

Tylophora R. Br.

1. Tylophora angustifolia Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, gracillima, ramosa; ramulis filiformibus, teretibus glabris, remote foliatis; foliis erecto-patentibus patulisve coriaceis, lineari-lan- ceolatis acutis, utrinque glabris, 5—6 cm longis, infra medium 1—1,3 cm latis, petiolo glabro ce. 0,6 cm longo; racemis ramosis axillaribus alternantibus Jaxe paucifloris, foliis aequilongis vel paulo longioribus, pedicellis filiformibus puberulis, 0,3—0,5 em longis; floribus in genere inter minimos; calycis segmentis lan- ceolatis acutis puberulis, corolla duplo fere brevioribus; corollae lobis oblongis obtusis utrinque glabris, 0,1. cm longis; coronae foliolis valde carnosis circuitu subtriangulis apice attenuatis ob- tusis, basi rotundatis, dorso basin versus in gibbus obtusum incrassatis, facie omnino tubo filamentorum adnatis, antherarum basin paulo excedentibus; antheris subquadratis marginibus car- tilagineis basi haud dilatatis, appendice hyalina semiorbiculari obtusissima apice in stigma inflexa; polliniis erectis oblongis ob- tusis, caudiculis divaricatis brevibus, glandula oblonga obtusa polliniis multo minore; stigmatis capite subdepresso.

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Middle Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsura no. 12 656).

Am nichsten verwandt mit 7. tenws Bl., unterscheidet sich die vorliegende Art, von der ich leider nur einen kleinen Zweig besitze, durch die Infloreszenz und die schmalen Blitter, ganz abgesehen von den Merkmalen in der Bliite, ganz besonders den Pollinien.

2. Tylophora exilis Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, gra- cillima, ramosa; ramulis teretibus glabris, remote foliatis; foliis lanceolatis acutis vel acuminatis, basi rotundatis, superne gla- brescentibus lucidis, subtus glabris, 2—3,5 cm longis, 0,5 —1,2 em latis, petiolo glabro 0,3—0,6cm longo; floribus in cymis laxe racemosis, gracillimis, subextraaxillaribus alternantibus, folia plus minusve excedentibus, pedunculo glabro, filiformi, pedicellis bre- vissimis, puberulis; calycis segmentis lanceolatis acutis puberulis, corolla duplo brevioribus; corolla subrotata, lobis ovato-oblongis obtusis, utrinque glabris, vix 0,1 cm excedentibus; coronae foliolis carnosis, tubo stamineo usque ad apicem adnatis, cir- cuitu lanceolato-triangulis obtusis, loculorum basin attingentibus nec excedentibus; antheris subquadratis, marginibus cartila- gineis basi truncatis, appendice hyalina semiorbiculari obtusis- sima, in stigma inflexa; polliniis late oblongis erectis, caudi- culis divaricatis brevibus filiformibus, glandula anguste oblonga obtusa polliniis paulo breviore; stigmatis capite depresso; folli- culis gracillimis, glabris longius rostratis.

Middle Luzon, Mariveles (Warsura no. 13551).

Von 7. tenuis Bl. und T. lanceolata Bl. durch die Infloreszenz und Bliitencharaktere gut verschieden, sonst aber sehr dbnlich. Die Bliiten der drei Arten sind anscheinend braunrot.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Manila, Montalban (Warsure no. 13552; mit Frucht), gehort wohl zur selben Art.

3. Tylophora hybostemma Warb. n. sp. Volubilis ramulis teretibus undique appresse incane pubescentibus, remote foliatis; foliis late ovatis basi cordatis apice apiculatis tenuibus supra _pilis paucis inspersis, subtus densius puberulis, 4—7 cm _longis, 3—41/, em latis, venis utrinque ca. 4—5 oblique ascenden- tibus ante marginem arcuate conjunctis, petiolo 6—10 mm longe ferrugineo-pubescente; inflorescentiis axillaribus brevibus 3—4 cm longis pauci-ramosis, pedunculis vix 1em longis tenuibus, ramulis

R. ScHLEcHTER AND O. WARBURG:

1/, em longis, bracteis subulatis ad apicem ramulorum confertis 2-3 mm longis puberulis, pedicellis pro rata longis (2 em) tenuibus glabris, sepalis angnste lanceolatis 4mm longis, 1 mm latis acutis parce puberulis, corolla rotata 7—8 mm in diametro, lobis ovatis 2mm longis obtusis utrinque glabris, gynostegio sessili, coronae lobis distincte separatis ad basim gynostegii ses- silibus crassis verrucosis, antheris brevibus subquadratis, appen- dice triangulari in stigma inflexo; polliniis erectis circuitu ovatis utrinque rotundatis, caudiculis brevibus filiformibus, stigmatis capite quinquangulari in medio umbonato.

North Luzon, Prov. Zambales, Candelaria (WarBuRG no. 13770).

Nach den buckelférmigen Koronaschuppen benannt.

Tylophora hybostemma Warb. var. pilipes Warb. Pedicellis quam in typo minoribus et pilosis. No. 17500 Amboina.

4. Tylophora joloensis Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, gla-

berrima, ramosa; ramis gracilibus, teretibus, plus minusve re- mote foliatis; foliis patentibus ovatis vel ovato-lanceolatis acumi- natis, basi profundius cordatis 8—11 cm longis, infra medium 4,5—6 em latis, petiolo gracili 5—4cm longo; racemis ramo- sissimis illis 7. cesso¢d’s simillimis, subextraaxillaribus alter- nantibus, laxis, multifloris, pedunculo petiolo nunc aequilongo, nune breviore, pedicellis filiformibus tenuissime puberulis 0,5—0,7 em longis; calycis segmentis ovato-lanceolatis acutis, extus puberulis, margine tenuiter ciliatis, corolla vix plus duplo brevioribus; corollae lobis erecto-patentibus ovato-oblongis ob- tusis 0,2 em longis, medio fere 0,1. cm latis; coronae foliolis in genere pro magnitudine gynostegii magnis, carnosis circuitu oblongo-lanceolatis apice obtusis, medio fere constrictis, parti- tione inferiore subquadrata, partitione superiore ovata, anthe- rarum basin vix excedentibus, facie tubo filamentorum omnino adnatis; antheris subquadratis, marginibus cartilagineis subfal- catis basi acutis, appendice hyalina semiorbiculari obtusissima apice in stigma inflexa; polliniis oblongis, erectis caudiculis bre- vissimis divaricatis, glandula oblonga polliniis 3--4-plo minore; stigmatis capite depresso.

Sulu Isls., Jol6 (Warpura no. 14956).

Habituell besitzt 7. joloensis eine solche Abnlichkeit mit 7. cissoides Bl. aus Java, dab beide Arten leicht verwechselt

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werden kénnen. Die Hauptunterschiede sind die folgenden: T. joloensis hat am Grunde herzformige Blatter, 7. céssordes BI. stumpfe; 7. joloensis besitzt gréfere Bliiten und eine von allen anderen Tylophoren durch die in der Mitte eingeschniirten Schuppen abweichende Korona, wihrend dieselben bei 7. cis- soides die typischen Koronaschuppen der kleinbliitigen Arten sind, das heift, spornartige, fleischige, blasig aufgeschwollene, nach oben hin sichtbar verjiingte Gebilde sind. 7. joloensis und T. cissoides wnterscheiden sich von allen anderen kleinbliitigen Arten durch die grofen auffallend diinnen Blatter auf den ersten Anblick. 5. Tylophora sp. Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 602, in fruit in December 1902).

Dischidia R. Br.

1. Dischidia oiantha Schltr. n. sp. Ramis decumbentibus, elon- gatis, carnosiusculis, teretibus glabris, interdum radicantibus, remote foliatis; foliis patentibus, obovato-spathulatis obtusis carnosis, utrinque glaberrimis, basi in petiolum 0,5—1 cm longum attenuatis, petiolo incluso 2,5—4 cm longis, supra medium 1,5 —2,2 cm latis, margine subundulatis (siccis tantum ?); floribus minutis in fasciculis extraaxillaribus alternantibus pauci- floris, niveis vel pallide roseis, pedicello filiformi glaberrimo, ca. 0,2 em longo; calycis segmentis ovato-lanceolatis obtusis glabris, corolla duplo brevioribus, 0,1 cm longis; corolla ovoidea 0,2 cm longa, supra basin vix 0,1 cm diametro, extus glaberrima, apicibus liberis erectis deltoideo-lanceolatis obtusiusculis apice intus incrassatis, extus glaberrimis, intus infra apicem barbatis, annulo hyalino brevi in fauce corollae; coronae foliolis erectis ungue lineari, apice bifidis, laciniis lineari-lanceolatis acutis, pen- dulis, ungue subduplo brevioribus; antheris subdeltoideis, basin versus dilatatis marginibus cartilagineis angustis, apice acuto, brevi inflexo, marginibus loculorum subincrassatis; polliniis anguste oblongis utrinque obtusis.

North Luzon, Enrile (Warsure no. 12252).

Kin zierliches kriechendes Gewiichs mit sehr kurz gestielten kleinen rosenroten Bliiten. Mit Ausnahme der Behaarung an der Spitze der Petalen ist die Pflanze vollstiéndig kahl.

2. Dischidia saceata Warb. n. sp. Caule glabro epidermate albido- squamoso; petiolis brevissimis (1—1,5 mm longis) glabris foliis

128 R. Scutrcurer ann O. Warpurc:

carnosis fere orbicularibus 2 em longis 1,8 cm latis basi et apice rotundatis glabris, venis ca. 4 utrinque brevibus vix distinctis, margine in sicco vix revoluto; ascidiis late-ovatis basi et apice rotundatis haud angulatis, 4—5 cm longis 3 cm latis, extus pallidis, glabris.

Mindanao Isl., Davao, Taumo, auf einzelnstehenden Biaiumen (Warpura no. 14384).

Die ganz runden Blatter und vor allem die sackformigen runden dicken und kurzen Schliiuche sind fiir die Art charak- teristisch.

3. Dischidia sp. Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mariveles, Lamao River (Merri no. 2566); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2362); Culidn Isl. (Merritt no. 591).

Dischidiopsis Schltr.

1. Dischidiopsis philippinensis Schltr. n. sp. Parasitica, flexuosa, ramosa; ramis carnosulis teretibus glabris, plus minusve laxe foliatis; foliis patentibus patulisve obovato-oblongis breviter acuminatis, basi in petiolum brevem angustatis, carnosis, utrin- que glabris, petiolo incluso 4—6 em longis, medio fere 1,5—3 em latis; inflorescentia extraaxillari, subsessili vel breviter pedun- culata, congesta pluriflora, petiolo fere aequilonga vel breviore; floribus minutis, breviter pedicellatis, pedicello glabro; calycis seementis ovato-oblongis ovatisve obtusis, glabris; corolla ur- ceolari dimidio inferiore inflata extus glabra, 0,4 em longa, lobis minutis erectis ovato-lanceolatis, subacutis, intus carnoso- incrassatis, tubo intus pilis erectis longis ornato, parte inflata glabra, apice intus squamis 5 semi-orbicularibus glabris donato; antheris rhomboideis, marginibus cartilagineis basin versus ampliatis, appendice hyalina anguste oblonga acuta; polliniis compressis anguste oblongis, basin versus paulo angustatis erectis, translatoribus crassis perbrevibus, retinaculo anguste oblongo obtuso, polliniis duplo minore.

Lubang Isl. (Merrit no. 972; in flower in April 1903). Dieses ist nunmehr die dritte mir bekannte Art der Gat- tung Déschidiopsis, welche sich von Dischidia durch das Fehlen der Korona auszeichnet. Die erste mir bekannte Art ist D. papuana Schltr. (Dischidia papwana Warbg.) von Neu-Guinea,

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die zweite wurde von den Gebriidern Sarasty auf Celebes ge- sammelt.

Hoya R. Br.

1. Hoya eamphorifolia Warb. n. sp. Ramulis laevibus tenuibus lenticellis punctiformibus elevatis inspersis, pedicellis 7 mm longis 1,5 mm crassis, foliis pergamaceis glabris ovato-ellipticis vel ellipticis 6 —8 ecm longis 3—3,5 em latis apice subacuminate acutis basi rotundatis, venis utrinque 2—3 ascendentibus (incl. 2—3 hbasalibus) apicem haud attingentibus, nervis tertiariis reticulatis distinctis. Inflorescentia juxtaaxillari 8 cm longa ?/, mm crassa glabra, apice capitate incrassato florigera; pedi- eellis 12 —13 mm longis capilliformibus (1/; mm crassis), sepalis 1 mm longis lanceolatis subacutis, corolla 6 mm in diametro extus glabra, intus papillosa, lobis lanccolato - triangularibus, coronae stamineae lobis patulis ellipticis navicularibus supra concavis, apice interno erecto acuto, apice externo haud re- curvo obtuso.

Middle Luzon, Proy. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Warsure without no.).

2. Hoya diversifolia Blume? Culién Isl. (Merry no. 585).

3. Hoya Fischeriana Warb. n. sp. Folio crasse coriaceo late lan- ceolato 12—19 cm longo 4—7 em lato basi et apice acuto glabro 5-nervio, nervis internis apicem fere attingentibus, reti- culo nervorum distincto, petiolo 2—3,5 em longo 2—3 mm erasso; pedunculo ca. 5cm longo 2 mm crasso, dimidio supe- riore florigero cylindrico 3 mm crasso; pedicellis glabris capilli- formibus ca. 1,5 cm longis, sepalis late lanceolatis 1 mm longis glabris, corolla 7 mm in diametro extus glabra intus subpapil- losa profunde lobata, lobis rhomboideis, coronae stamineae lobis patulis late lanceolatis utrinque acutis, apice interno elevato, apice externo haud recurvo; fructuum pedicellis 2 em longis, fructibus 12 cm longis 4 mm latis, seminibus fulvis linearibus complanatis 4 mm longis */, mm latis, coma fere 3 cm longa.

Nord Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Maluntt (Warsure no. 11955). Diese mit H. cinnamomifolia Hook verwandte, aber durch viel kleinere Bliiten und schmiilere lanzettliche, beiderseits spitze Koronallappen ausgezeichnete Art habe ich zu Ehren des Tabak-

130 R. Scutecnter anp O. Warpure:

pflanzers Fischer benannt, der in Malunt mich in liebenswiir- diger Weise beherbergt hat.

4. Hoya imbricata Dene.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2363).

5. Hoya inerassata Warb. n. sp. Ramulis crassis 5mm in diametro glabris, lenticellis paucis punctiformibus elevatis inspersis, brunneo- cinereis, in nodis incrassatis, petiolis ca. 2 cm longis valde in- crassatis 5—6 mm latis, foliis crasse coriaceis ovatis vel oblongis 9—14 em longis 5—6 cm latis basi rotundatis vel paullo sub- cordatis apice acuminatis acutis glabris supra nitidis, costa subtus valde prominente, venis utrinque 4—5 patulis ante mar- ginem arcuate confluentibus. Pedunculis 8 cm longis, parte superiore 6 cm longa florigera 4mm lata dense cicatricibus florum obtecta, pedicellis tenuiter filiformibus 15—17 mm longis, sepalis 1 mm longis minute ciliolatis, corolla S—9 mm in dia- metro glabra, intus punctate papillosa in sicco obscuro- purpurea, coronae stamineae lobis tenuibus late ellipticis patulis navicu- laribus supra plane concavis utrinque subacutis fere 2 mm latis stramineis.

Middle -Luzon, Prov. Tayabiés, Sampaloc (Warpure no. 12997, 12998).

Diese Art ahnelt der Hoya crassipes Turez. von Java einiger- mafen.

No. 14387, steril, von Mindanao diirfte eine der H. in- crassata Warb. recht nahestehende Art sein, doch sind die Blatter breiter, fast rundlich oval.

6. Hoya luzoniea Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, scandens, ramosa; ramis teretibus glabris, carnosiusculis, remote foliatis; foliis patentibus oblongis obtusiusculis vel acutis, utrinque glaberrimis, coriaceo- carnosis, ca. 9—135 cm longis, medio fere 5—6 cm latis, petiolo carnosulo glabro 1,5—2 em longo; floribus in umbellis pluri- floris, axillaribus alternantibus, erectis, pedunculo carnoso tereti glaberrimo 0,8 cm longo, pedicellis erectis filiformibus glabris, 1—1,5 em longis, post aestivationem incrassatis; calycis segmentis late ovato-oblongis obtusis, vel suborbicularibus, glabris, 0,3 cm longis, corolla duplo brevioribus; corolla subrotata 11 mm diametro, lobis Jate triangularibus, extus glabris, intus dense papillosis, 0,6 em longis, basi connatis; coronae foliolis late ellipticis, patentibus e basi deltoideo-lanceolata, apicem versus attenuatis obtusis, antheris vix longioribus; antheris subquadratis,

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marginibus cartilagineis basi vix ampliatis obtusis, bene con- spicuis, appendice hyalina late oblonga obtusa in stigma inflexa, marginibus loculorum incrassatis, breviter emarginatis. Capsulis 12 cm longis 7 mm latis, seminibus lanceolatis complanatis 6 mm longis 1,5 mm latis; coma alba 1,5 mm longa.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mt. Mariveles, Lamao River (Merritt no. 2565); Prov. Zambales (Warsure no. 13765, type).

Hine vollstiéndig kahle Pflanze mit langgestielten aufrechten Bliitendolden. Die Art ist durch den grofen Kelch und die im Umkreise fast dreieckigen Koronaschuppen unschwer zu _er- kennen. Die Pollinien habe ich nicht finden kénnen.

7. Hoya Merrillii Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, scandens, epiphytica; ramis filiformibus teretibus, glabris, radicantibus, distanter fo- liatis, carnosulis; foliis patentibus patulisve, ovatis acuminatis, carnosis, utrinque glabris, siccis nervis 5 prominentibus donatis, 6—9cm longis, infra medium 5—6,5 cm latis, petiolo brevi, carnoso, 1,5—2 cm longo; inflorescentia subaxillaris, umbellata, 20 —30-flora; pedunculo crasso ca. 2 em longo; rhachi incras- sata abbreviata, bracteis minutis, dentiformibus; pedicellis fili- formibus ca. 2 cm longis, glabris; calycis segmentis ovato-lan- ceolatis, obtusis, glabris, 0,1 cm longitudine vix excedentibus; corollae rotatae alte fissae lobis oblongis acutis, subtus glabris, superne minutissime puberulis, 0,4 cm longis, medio fere 0,2 cm latitudine paulo excedentibus; coronae foliolis adscendentibus carnosis, depressis, lanceolatis utrinque acuminatis, apice antica suberecta, longitudine 0,3 cm subattingentibus; antherarum appendice hyalina oblonga obtusa in stigmatis caput incurva; polliniis compressis oblique oblongis, translatoribus perbrevibus dilatis, retinaculo rhomboideo latius marginato; stigmatis capite depresso, medio callo brevi conico donato.

Mindoro Isl., Pola (Merrit no. 2218; in flower in May 1903).

Habituell steht die Pflanze der H. parasitica Wall. von Hinterindien wohl am niichsten. Sie unterscheidet sich von ihr durch die innen sehr fein und kurz behaarten Bliiten und die stark aufwiirts strebenden Spitzen der Koronaschuppen.

8. Hoya multiflora Blume.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1672, in flower in March 1903); Distr. Morong, Bosoboso (Lower no. 4072); Mindoro Isl, Pola (Merri no. 1662).

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132 R. Scutecuter anp O. Warpurc:

9. Hoya quinquenervia Warb. n. sp. Folio unico exstante coriaceo elabro late ovato 6,5 em longo 4 cm lato apice breviter acumi- nato acuto basi rotundato 5-nervis, nervio internis apicem fere attingentibus, reticulo nervorum subdistincto; petiolo 15 mm longo 3mm crasso; pedunculo 2 cm longo 2 mm crasso, parte florigera 4 mm crassa cylindrica, pedicello 15 mm longo 1/; mm crasso, glabro, sepalis 1 mm longis ovatis acutis glabris mar- gine minutissime ciliolatis, corolla 7—8 mm in diametro extus glabra intus papillosa, coronae stamineae lobis patulis late lan- ceolatis concavis apice interno erecto acuto, apice externo haud recurvato acuminato.

North Luzon, Prov. Isabela, Malunti (Warsure no. 11 956).

Wohl verwandt hiermit ist no. 14386 aus Siid- Mindanao, Davao, eine Art mit gleichfalls 5nervigen, aber mehr elliptischen und nicht spitzen, sondern apikulaten Blattern, sowie etwa 10 em langen und 1 mm dicken Bliitenstandsstielen, leider sind die Bliiten beim Trocknen abgefallen und verschwunden.

Marsdenia R. Br.

1. Marsdenia pergulariiformis Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scan- dens, ramosa; ramulis subteretibus glaberrimis remote foliatis; foliis tenuibus patentibus patulisve, graciliter petiolatis, ovato- lanceolatis apice attenuato-acuminatis, basi rotundatis, utrinque glabris, subtus vix pallidioribus, 7—9 em longis, infra medium 4—5 em latis, petiolo semitereti, glaberrimo, 3—4 cm longo; floribus in umbellis extraaxillaribus alternantibus, plurifloris, petiolum vix excedentibus, pedunculo erecto tereti glabro, 1,5—2 cm longo, pedicellis tenuissime puberulis, filiformibus 0,5—0,7 cm longis; calycis segmentis oblongis obtusis puberulis, 0,2 cm longis; corolla campanulata 0,4 cm longa, tubo cylin- drico, lobis oblongis obtusis, tenuissime ciliatis; coronae foliolis oblongo-ligulatis erectis, apice attenuatis, subacuminatis, antheris alte adnatis, eisque subaequilongis; antheris oblongis, marginibus cartilagineis more generis angustissimis, appendice hyalina ampla, oblonga obtusa, stigmati appressa; polliniis oblongis utrinque obtusis, caudiculis divaricatis perbrevibus filiformibus, glandulae minutissimae oblongae, polliniis permulto minori basi insertis.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloe (Warpsura no. 13002).

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Die Pflanze besitzt mehr das Aussehen einer Pergularia als das einer Marsdenia, doch verweist das Fehlen der Ligula auf der inneren Seite der Korona und die sonstige Struktur sie zu Marsdenia. Auber der Form der Bliiten sind die Cha- raktere der Art stumpfe behaarte Kelchzipfel, kahle am Rande sehr fein gewimperte Petalen, oblong-lanzettliche Korona- schuppen, die an der Spitze schnabelartig verjiingt sind, die Anthere kaum iiberragend. Die Art gehért zur Sektion Macro- centrum Hk.

2. Marsdenia philippinensis Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, ramosa; ramulis teretibus glabrescentibus, remote foliatis; foliis graciliter petiolatis, patentibus patulisve, ovatis acuminatis, pro- fundius cordatis, utrinque dense velutinis; ca. 9 cm _ longis, infra medium 6—7 cm latis, petiolo semitereti velutino; cymis extraaxillaribus alternantibus laxe multifloris ramosis, foliis bre- vioribus, pedunculo, petiolis breviore, pedicellis filiformibus velutinis 0,9 cm longis; calycis segmentis ovatis subacutis velu- tinis, corollae duplo brevioribus; corolla campanulata, extus velutina 0,6 cm longa, lobis oblongis obtusis, intus dimidio superiore glabris, tubo puberulis, 0,3 cm latis; gynostegio co- rollae tubo subaequilongo; coronae foliolis antheris alte adnatis oblongo-ligulatis obtusis, antheris aequilongis, dorso incrassato- carinatis; antheris oblongis marginibus cartilagineis angustis, appendice hyalina ovato-oblonga obtusa, stigmati appressa, marginibus loculorum incrassatis, breviter rotundato emarginatis; polliniis oblongis utrinque obtusis, caudiculis brevibus divaricatis, glandulae rhomboideae polliniis plus duplo minoribus basi in- sertis; stigmatis capite breviter conico obtuso.

Luzon Isl, Mariveles (Warsure no. 13548).

Ebenfalls zur Sektion Macrocentrum gehorig, am nachsten verwandt mit M. crocea Hk. f. und der weiter unten beschrie- benen M. Warburgzti Schltr., besonders mit der letzteren. Von dieser zu erkennen durch groéfere Bliiten, spitze Kelchzipfel und vor allen Dingen durch die Korona, welche bei M. phi- lippinensis auf dem Riicken mit einem lamellenformigen Kiele versehen, bei J. Warburgit aber gefurcht ist. Beide Arten kommen von den Philippinen.

3. Marsdenia Warburgii Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, ramosissima; ramulis teretibus bifariam villosis plus minusve 10*

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remote foliatis; foliis patentibus patulive late ovato- cordatis’

acuminatis, superne glabrescentibus, subtus velutinis, reticulato - nervosis, 5—8 cm longis, infra medium 4—6 cm latis, petiolo semitereti gracili, tenuissime velutino, 3—4,5 cm longo; flori- bus in cymis laxis extraaxillaribus alternantibus, ramosis, multi- floris, foliis brevioribus, pedunculo perbrevi velutino, pedicellis erectis filiformibus, 0,8 cm longis tenuissime velutinis; calycis segmentis oblongis obtusis, velutinis, vix 0,3 cm longis; corollae tubo brevi cylindrico, lobis patentibus oblongis obtusis extus puberulis, intus glabris, margine tenuiter ciliatis, tubo intus praesertim fauce piloso; gynostegio corollae tubo paulo breviore; coronae foliolis erectis dorso antherarum alte adnatis, lanceo- lato-ligulatis acutis dorso medio longitudinaliter sulcato-excavatis, antheris paululo brevioribus; antheris oblongis, marginibus car- tilagineis angustis, appendice hyalina ampla, oblonga obtusa, stigmati appressa; polliniis oblongis utrinque obtusis, caudiculis divaricatis brevissimis, glandulae rhomboideo-oblongae minu- tissimae basi affixis; stigmatis capite breviter conico. Mindanao Is]., Cotabato (Warsura no. 15026).

Von der oben beschriebenen M. philippinensis durch kleinere Bliiten, stumpfe Kelchzipfel, am Rande gewimperte Petalen, die Korona und durch Pollinien gut charakterisiert. Die Behaarung der Bliitter ist bei dem Exemplare, welches ich besitze, bei M. philippinensis, bedeutend stiirker, besonders auf der oberen Seite derselben, doch méchte ich auf einen derartigen Charakter in der Gattung nicht eher Gewicht legen, bis ich mehr Exemplare beider Arten gesehen habe.

Dregea E. Mey.

1. Dregea viridiflora Bth.

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Lubang Isl. (Merrm no. 959, in flower in April 1903).

Pergularia L.

Pergularia angustiloba Warb. n. sp. Volubilis ramulis in sicco

luteis demum brunneis vix puberulis teretibus vel subangulatis; petiolis 12—20 cm longis tenuibus (?/; mm crassis) puberulis, foliis subtus pallidis 6—7 cm longis 21/,—31/, cm latis ovatis basi obtusis apice acuminatis vel vulgo cuspidatis obtusis in nervis praesertim subtus puberulis, venis 4—6 ascendentibus

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subeurvatis, supra in basi costae minute glandulosis. Inflorescen- tiis intra-petiolaribus 4—5 cm longis, dense cymosis vel pseudo - umbellatis, pedunculis 11/,--2 em longis 1 em latis vix puberulis apice brevissime bifidis, pedicellis 1—1%/, cm longis ?/; mm erassis subpuberulis, sepalis 3 mm longis obtusis margine cilio- latis, corolla 14/, mm alta, tubo 1 cm longo pilis paucis erectis insperso intus glabro in parte inferiore ventricoso, lobis fere 1 cm longis angustis 1!/, mm latis apice subspatulatis margine ciliatis ceterum fere glabris, coronae stamineae ligula lanceolata antheras superante vix concava, coronae foliolo ligulae omnino adnato antherae forma eamque omnino obtegente, antherarum appendicibus lanceolatis stigma alte conicum obtegentibus, polli- niis oblongis magnis, caudiculis brevissimis, translatoribus crassis quam pollinia minoribus.

Luzon Isl. (Cummvc, Warsure no. 1334).

In Mieurts Flora Ind. Bat. zu der javanischen P. accedens BI. gezogen, doch von ihr durch die kahlen Blattrénder, durch die dicht fast doldig stehenden Bliiten, die am Rande gewimperten Kelchbliitter, die schmalen Kronblitter, die innere kahle Kron- rohre usw. verschieden. Die der Ligula bis zur Spitze ange- wachsenen inneren Koronabliittchen sind charakteristisch.

2. Pergularia filipes Schltr. n. sp. Volubilis, alte scandens, ramosa; -ramulis teretibus glabrescentibus, remote foliatis; foliis patenti- bus vel erecto-patentibus, graciliter petiolatis, ovato - cordatis acuminatis, tenuibus, glabris, 6—10 cm longis, medio fere 3,5—5,5 cm latis, petiolo glabro semitereti 2—2,5 cm longo; floribus in cymis umbelliformibus, subextraaxillaribus, alter- nantibus plurifloris, petiolum paulo excedentibus, pedunculo tereti subglabro, pedicellis filiformibus glabris, 1,5 cm longis aequilongo; calycis segmentis corollae appressis, ovato-oblongis obtusis glabris, 0,3 cm longis; corolla extus glaberrima, tubo oblongo, fauce paulo contracto, 0,4 cm longo, lobis erecto- patentibus oblongis obtusis, intus pilis niveis praesertim fauce ornatis, 0,4 cm longis, 0,2 cm latis; gynostegio corollae tubo subaequilongo; coronae foliolis erectis, oblongo-ligulatis obtusis supra medium vix dilatatis, intus ligula anguste oblonga obtusa apice supra antheras paulo breviores incurva ornatis; antheris oblongis, marginibus cartilagineis angustis, appendice hyalina oblonga obtusa, marginibus loculorum rotundatis; stigmatis capite subconico obtuso, basi annulo incrassato cincto, breviter bifido.

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W. Ruutanp: Eriocaulaceae.

Middle Luzon, Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Warsure no. 13767).

Die sehr schlanken, diinnen Bliitenstiele zeichnen diese Art sofort von den anderen ostasiatischen Arten aus. Ihre niichste Verwandte P. subpuberula Miq. ist durch die Blatter, die In- floreszenz, Behaarung und durch die Korona von der vor- liegenden erkennbar.

EKriocaulaceae by

W. Ruwuanp.

Eriocaulon L.

1. Erioeaulon Merrillii Ruhl. n. sp. Caule perbrevi; foliis caespi-

tosis, subulato-linearibus, glabris, acutis, fenestrato-4— 7-nerviis, 2—5cm longis, medio 1 —2 mm latis; pedunculis paucis (3—7), obsolete costatis, vix tortis, glabris, herbaceis, stramineo-vires- centibus, 3—8 cm altis; vaginis oblique fissis, laxis, glabris, quam folia brevioribus, ca. 1—2,5 cm longis; capitulis pallide stramineis, obconico-subglobosis, glabrescentibus, 2— 3 mm latis; bracteis involucrantibus oblongo-obovatis, acutiusculis, glabris; bracteis flores stipantibus similibus, acutis, pallidis, naviculari- bus; flos <4: sepalis in spatham in lobos 2—3 solubilem con- natis, glabris, superne nigrescentibus; petalis 3, perparvis, aequa- libus, glanduligeris, parce piliferis; staminibus 6; antheris nigris; flos Q: sepalis nullis; petalis 3, linearibus, apice minute glan- duligeris, glabriusculis, albidis; germine trimero; stylo trifido. Culién Isl. (Merrmt no. 572, Dec. 1902).

Nearly related to 7. redactum Ruhl., from which it differs in the structure of the female flower.

C. Mez anp R. Pinger: Gramineae. sy

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Maydeae.

Coix L. Coix lachryma jobi L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 64; in fruit in May 1902); Prov. Rizal, Bosoboso (Merrmn no. 1853; in fruit in April 1908).

Andropogoneae. Imperata Cyr.

Imperata eylindrie¢a (L.) Pal. Beanv., var. Koenigii (Retz.) Benth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 85; in flower in May 1902).

Imperata exaltata Brongn. Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merrmu no. 701; in flower in February 1903).

Miscanthus L.

. Miseanthus japonicus Anderss.

Luzon Isl]., Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1125; in flower in October 1903).

Saccharum i;

. Saccharum spontaneum L., subsp. indicum Hack.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 93; in flower in May 1902); Mindoro Isl]., Calapan (Merritt no. 896; in flower in April 1903).

Erianthus Michx.

. Erianthus sp.

Mindoro Isl., Baco River (Murriti no. 1794).

1) The grasses belonging to the tribe of Panzceae have been determined by

Prof. Dr. C. Mrz, those of the other tribes by Dr. R. Pitasr.

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Pollinia Trin. Pollinia argentea Trin.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merritt no. 108). Pollinia articulata Trin., subsp. fragilis Hack., var. setifolia (Nees) Hack.

Luzon Isl]., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merry no. 317;

in flower in June 1902).

Pollinia Cumingii Nees. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Mmrriwi no. 260; in flower in May 1902). Pollinia speciosa (Deb.) Hack. Culién Is]. (Murrmu no. 472). Pollinia sp. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Murr no. 117).

Polytrias Hack. Polytrias praemorsa Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 386).

Rottboellia L.

Rottboellia exaltata L. f. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merrmu no. 212); Mindoro Isl. Calapan (Merritt no. 989).

Rottboellia glandulosa Trin. Culién Isl. (Merrit no. 505).

Rottboellia ophiuroides Benth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merry no. 121s),

The number 121 in Merrimu’s collection occurs twice in

the Berlin herbarium and I have designated one specimen, [oft- boellia ophiuroides Benth., as 121% (J. P.).

Ophiurus Gaertn.

Ophiurus corymbosus Gaertn. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merritt no. 121). See also Roltboellia ophiuroides.

Pogonatherum Pal. Beauv.

Pogonatherum saccharoideum Pal. Beauy., var. monandrum (Roxb.) Hack.

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merrm. no. 269); Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merrit no. 708).

Ischaemum L. Ischaemum aristatum L., var. gibbum (Trin.) Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Merriti no. 135); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merritt no. 253); Culién Isl. (Merri no. 469, 677). Ischaemum intermedium Brongn. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merri no. 68). Ischaemum rugosum Salisb., var. 6 segetum (Trin.) Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no, 1550). Ischaemum mutieum L. Mindoro Isl]., Bulalacao (Merritt no. 915); Caguray (Merri no. 931). Eremochloa Biise. Eremochloa leersiodes (Munro) Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Merrity no. 138).

Apluda L. Apluda varia Hack., subsp. mutiea (L.) Hack., var. humilis (Presl) Hack. . Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 629); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 110); Culién Isl. (Merri

no. 685). Arthraxon Pal. Beauv.

. Arthraxon ciliaris Pal. Beauv., subsp. Langsdorffii (Trin.) Hack.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 102).

Andropogon L. Andropogon aciculatus Retz. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 367); Prov. Rosales, Pangasinan (Merritt no. 272). Andropogon brevifolius Sw. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 103). Andropogon contortus L., var. hispidissimus Hack. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 90); Prov. Nueva Hcija, Humingan (Merritt no. 289). Andropogon intermedius R. Br., var. 6 Haenkei (Pres!) Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merritt no. 313).

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5. Andropogon micranthus Kth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merritt no. 118).

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3. Andropogon Nardus L., var. hamatulus (Nees) Hack.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Keija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 244). 7. Andropogon sericeus hk. Br. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 266).

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Andropogon serratus Thunb., var. nitidus (Vahl) Hack. Luzon Isl., Pangasinan, Humingan (Merrit no. 263); Mindoro Isl., Calapan (Merritt no. 889).

forma hirsuta Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Merritt no. 137).

9. Andropogon Sorghum (L.) Brot., subsp. halepensis (L.) Hack.,

var. propinquus Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Dupax (Merritt no. 259); Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Mmrrii no. 1468). 10. Andropogon Sorghum (L.) Brot., subsp. sativus Hack. Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 492; in fruit in December 1902).

Themeda Forsk. Themeda Forskalii Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merrm no. 265).

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2. Themeda gigantea (Cav.) Hack., var. genuina Hack. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, 8. José (Merritt no. 294); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2314); Prov. Zambales, Subic (Merritt no. 2086); Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 442). forma var. vulpinae Hack. proxima Luzon Isl, Prov. Rosales, Pangasinan (Merrit no. 262).

Zoysieae.

Zoysia Willd. Zoysia pungens Willd. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merry no. 27).

Tristegineae. Arundinella Raddi.

1. Arundinella setosa Trin., var. stricta (Nees). Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Murrret no. 129).

2. Arundinella sp. (an n. sp.?). Luzon Isl., Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merrm. no. 2262).

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Thysanolaena Nees.

Thysanolaena maxima 0. Ktze. = Th. acarifera Arn. et Nees. Mindoro Isl., Baco River (Merrm. no. 1795; in flower in April 1903).

Paniceae. Paspalum L.

Paspalum conjugatum Berg.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merri no. 34); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1137).

Paspalum longifolium Roxb.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag to Bayombong (Merrit no. 140).

Paspalum scrobiculatum L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 239); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Murrun no. 820). Paspalum Thunbergii Kunth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 8); Culién Isl. (Merriuu no. 479). Eriochloa Kunth. Eriochloa annulata Kth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merrm no. 7").

Isachne Brown.

. Isachne minutula Kth.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Murri. no. 101); Prov. Manila (Mrven a. 1831); Middle Luzon, Sampaloc (War- purG no. 12717); Montalban (Warsure no. 12735); Culion Isl, wet, open soil (Merritt no. 467 in Dec. 1902).

Isachne pulchella Roth. Luzon Isl, Mahahai (Wicura no. 1894); Prov. Nueva Keija, Caraballo Sur (Merrmn no. 211); Culién Isl. (Mmrrii no. 462).

Panicum L.

. Panicum acroanthum Steud.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 123). Panicum ambiguum Trin.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Murriui no. 120);

Bayombong (Merritt no. 307).

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Panicum auritum Presl. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merrit no. 37); Culién Isl. (Merriu no. 476). Panicum brevifolium L. Culién Isl. (Merrit no. 458). Panicum caesium Nees. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 316).

Panicum colonum L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merrm. no. 362); Prov. Pangasinan, Rosales (Merrit no. 288); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merri no. 1549); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrit no. 1143); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merri no. 1793). Panicum Crus-galli L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 5, 39); Prov. Rizal, Tanay (Merritt no. 2269).

Panicum flavidum Retz. Luzon Isl.; Prov. Manila (Merri no. 21, 355); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrmu no. 1526).

Panicum indicum L.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merri no. 315); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrit no. 1139).

Panicum miliare Lam.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 10).

Panicum montanum Roxb. Culidén Isl. (Merrm. no. 512, 554).

Panicum myosuroides R. Br. (Cumina no. 1688).

Panicum ouonbiense Balansa. Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merrit. no. 127); Caraballo Sur (Merriwt no. 255); Culién Isl. (Merri. no. 527).

Panicum patens L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merri no. 254); Prov. Rizal, Antipolo (Merri no. 1322); Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merrmu. no. 730).

Panicum parvulum Trin.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Keija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 249); Proy. Zambales, Iba (Merrit no. 331); Mahahai (Wicuura no. 1877).

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Panicum pilipes Nees.

Culién Isl. (Merri no. 496).

Panicum plicatum Lam.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritn no. 133); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merritt no. 815). Panicum proliferum Lam.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merniti no. 97).

Panicum prostratum Lam. Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, S. Maria (Merrm. no. 132); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merrit no. 115).

Panicum puberulum Kth. Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bagabag (Merrm. no. 105).

Panicum radicans Retz. Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merri. no. 1520, 1576); Culidén Isl. (Merrit no. 477).

Panicum ramesum L. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 352); Prov. Zambales, Iba (Merrit no. 332).

Panicum repens L. Apo Isl., Mindoro Straits (Merri no. 429).

Panicum sanguinale L. (P. horizontale Mey.).

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Merritt no. 128); Prov. Manila (Merrmu no. 40, 89); Prov. Zambales, Iba (Merri no. 330); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritx no. 104); Culién Isl. (Merry no. 483, 529).

Panicum sarmentosum Roxb.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1608); Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Murrm. no. 825); Mindoro Isl., Baco (Merritt no. 1668).

Panicum trypheron Schult. Culioén Isl. (Merrit no. 678).

Panicum Warburgii Mez n. sp. (Panic. patens var. parvulum Warb.). Perennis, late repens et e culmorum decumbentium, teretium, glabrorum nodis radices singulas subsimplices procreans; culmis florigeris adscendentibus, praeter nodos sueto pilosos elabris, subteretibus. Folia basi in vaginas praeter marginem praesertim prope apicem dense longeque pilosum nunc sueto glabras nune rarius dissite pilosas dilatata; ligulis brevissimis,

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rotundatis vel subtruncatis, tenuissimis, fere integris, glabris; laminis suberectis vel suberecto-patentibus, lanceolatis, apice sensim acutissimis, basi angustius latiusve subrotundatis, planis, submembranaceis, nervo medio tenuissimo praeditis, margine prope basin tuberculis nonnullis longe piligeris auctis cet. vix serrulatis, subglabris vel praesertim supra + dissite pilosis, + 30mm longis, 6 mm latis. Inflorescentia pauci- vel sub- pauciflora, erecta, quaquaversa, bene superans, culmo semper sat brevior, 3-pinnatim gracillime perlaxeque panniculata, evo- luta late subpyramidalis, -- 50 mm longa, 35 mm diam. metiens; axibus tenuibus filiformibus, angulatis, glabris laevibusque, per anthesin suberecto-patentibus, leviter undulatis, omnibus ferti- libus; spiculis valde a latere compressis ultimis lateralibus pedi- cellis aequilongis vel saepius sat longioribus stipitatis, ad inser- tionem non piligeris, erectis, breviter pilosis vel rarius subglabris, brunneo-purpurascentibus, valde asymmetricis, apice oblique ob- tusis, -+ 1,5 mm longis, 0,9 mm latis; glumis 1—3 bene promi- nenti-venosis, prima spiculam medio aequante, acuminata, 3-nervi; secunda sequentem ad */, aequante 3-nervi, sicut haec late ro- tundata; gluma tertia 5-nervi, sequentem paullo superante; gluma quarta rigida, lutescenti-straminea, laevi, nitida, bene 3-nervi, a latere visa valde rotundato-asymmetrica, paleam dorso rotundatam paullo superante.

Luzon Isl. (Warsure no. 12737, 11632); Prov. Nueva Vis- caya, Bayombong (Merritt no. 303); Mindanao Isl. (WarsurG no. 14542).

Panicum n. sp.? affinis Panico trachyrhachidi Benth. Paragua Isl, 8. Antonio Bay (Merritt no. 832).

Urochloa Kunth.

1. Uroehloa semialata Kunth.

DO

Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merrit no. 213); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Murriwy no. 119).

Oplismenus Pal. Beauv.

Oplismenus Burmanni (Retz.) Pal. Beauv.

Paragua Isl., Point of Separation (Merritt no. 826).

Oplismenus compositus (L.) Pal. Beauy.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 125); Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 468, 489).

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Setaria Pal. Beauv. Setaria glauea (L.) Pal. Beauv. Luzon Isl., Prov. Principe, Baler (Merrmni no. 1140); Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merrit no. 113); Prov. Nueva Keija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 208). Setaria italiea (L.) Pal. Beauy. Culién Is]. (Merritt no. 491).

Cenchrus L.

. Cenehrus eehinatus L.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Mmrritt no. 83, 366); Culidn Isl. (Merritt no. 493).

Chamaeraphis Brown.

Chamaeraphis aspera Nees. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 375).

Spinifex L. Spinifex squarrosus L. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (CHamsso); Prov. Zambales, Iba (Merritt no. 333); Apo Isl., Mindoro Straits (Merrit no. 419).

Oryzeae. Oryza L.

Oryza Meyeriana (Zoll. et Mor.) Bth. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (MerriLi no. 116).

Oryza sativa L. Middle Luzon (Loner no. 5168, 5170, 5172, 5173, 5178, 5180).

Leersia Sw.

. Leersia hexandra Sw.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri no. 41, 381).

Agrostideae. Aristida L.

. Aristida eulionensis Pilger n. sp. Perennis, culmo elato, superne longissime exserto, nudo, glaberrimo, terete, ad 1,5 m alto, inno- vationibus intravaginalibus, foliis longis, angustissime involutis; foliis basin culmi versus approximatis, vaginis pro parte sese tegentibus; foliorum lamina elongata, 50 —70 cm vel etiam ultra

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C. Mrz ano R. Prucer:

longa, anguste lineari, 3—4 mm lata, glabra, involuta, vagina glabra, crassiuscule parum striata, ligula perbrevi truncata, bre- viter ciliata; panicula ampla, elongata, 40 cm circ. longa, am- bitu elliptica, rhachi stricta; ramis ad internodia compluribus arcte approximatis, capillaribus, scabris, imprimis inferioribus a basi pluries divisis, adspectu fasciculatis, cire. 10—12 em longis; spiculis longius tenuiter pedicellatis; glumis vacuis subu- latis, longe attenuatis, acutissimis, inferiore parum supra 1mm lata, 1-nervia praeter nervos 2 ad basin glumae tantum vix notatos, evanescentes, 9,5—10 mm longa, raro ex nervo longius acutata, 12mm longa, nervo extus scabra, superiore paulo an- gustiore, breviter apice bipartita et breviter e nervo acutata, 10—12 mm longa; gluma florifera callo brevi, acuto, breviter albido-barbato instructa, asperula, 12 mm longa, sine articula- tione in aristam tripartitam transeunte, aristae ramis 2,2 —2,9cm longis, subaequilongis.

Culidn Isl. (Merritt no. 515, 471). Dry open grassy valley.

Die neue Art ist mit A. cyanantha (Nees) Steud. verwandt, unterscheidet sich aber besonders durch die Verzweigung der Rispe, ferner durch vollige Kahlheit der jungen Sprosse.

Aristida stipoides R. Br. var. tenuisetulosa Pilger n. var. Gluma

vacua inferiore 19—22 mm longa, subulata, longe acutissime attenuata, 1-nervia praeter nervos 2 breves ad basin glumae, in medianum confluentes, dorso imprimis ad nervum scabro, superiore subulata, 24 mm longa, praeter nervum in setam ex- currentem setulis 2 tenuissimis lateralibus instructa.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Zambales, Iba (Merritt no. 329).

Die neue Varietit unterscheidet sich von der australischen Form durch die Natur der Hiillspelzen, deren Verschiedenheit aber wohl nicht zur Abtrennung einer eigenen Art berechtigt. Der Callus der Deckspelze ist spitz, 2 mm lang, weil glinzend behaart; die Granne ist unterhalb der Verzweigungsstelle von ihrer Abbruchstelle gerechnet ungefiihr 2,5 cm lang, mehrmals eedreht, die Aste der Granne sind 6—7,2 cm lang, wenig un- gleich, rauh.

Sporobolus Brown.

Sporobolus diander Pal. Beauy.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Echague (Merritt no. 139); Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 92).

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Eriachne Brown.

. Eriachne pallesecens R. Br.

Culion Isl. (Murrim. no. 520). Eriachne triseta Nees. Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 870).

Chlorideae.

Cynodon Pers. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 24).

Chloris Sw. Chloris barbata Sw. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Mrerrm. no. 33; in flower in May 1902). Eleusine Gaertn.

Eleusine indiea (1.) Gaertn.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Manila (Merrm. no. 42; in flower in May 1902); Prov. Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merritt no. 1567).

Dactyloctenium Willd. Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Willd. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merrmn no. 63; in flower in May 1902). Leptochloa Pal. Beauv. Leptochloa chinensis Nees. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merri. no. 9, 378; in flower 1902).

Festuceae. Phragmites Trin. Phragmites vulgaris (Lam.) Crép. Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 382); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1123); Culién Isl. (Merrm. no. 465); Min- doro Isl., Baco (Merrit no. 1252; in flower Jan. 1902).

. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae. 11

148 C. Mrz ann R. Prieer:

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Eragrostis Host. Eragrostis elegantula Steud. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 245, 265); Proy. Nueva Viscaya, Quinangan (Merritt no. 134); Culién Is]. (Merritt no. 468). Eragrostis interrupta Pal. Beauv. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Bayombong (Mrrrity no. 122); Paragua Isl., Ewiig River (Merri no. 1792). Eragrostis spartinoides Steud. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Carranglang (Merritt no. 257). Eragrostis tenella R. et Sch. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merritt no. 6; in flower in April 1902); Prov. Cagayan, Aparri (Merri no. 130); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1128). var. viscosa (Retz.) Stapf. Luzon Isl, Prov. Manila (Merrm. no. 371). Eragrostis zeylanica Nees. Culién Isl. (Merritt no. 686).

Centotheca Desv. Centotheea lappacea Desy. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Viscaya, Dupax (Merri no. 246); Prov. Principe, Baler (Merritt no. 1126); Culién Isl. (Merri no. 494; in flower in Dec. 1902).

Lophatherum Brongn. Lophatherum gracile Brongn. Luzon Isl., Prov. Nueva Ecija, Caraballo Sur (Merrie no. 210).

Bambuseae.

Dinochloa Biise.

Dinochloa Dielsiana Pilger n. sp. Sarmentosa, 20—25 m alta, culmis solidis, ad 2,5 em diametro metientibus; inflorescentia paniculata, 1—2m longa, ramis brevibus novellis foliiferis apice parce floriferis interjectis vel ramis elongatis squarrose ramosis nudis floriferis; foliis ad ramulos illos novellos erecto-patentibus, lamina lanceolata, glabra, basi rotundato-angustata, petiolo crasso

Gramineae. 149

perbrevi instructa, superne sensim attenuata acutissima, 15 20 em cire. longa et ad fere 2 cm lata, margine et supra non- nunquam ad nervos marginales serrulato-scabra, supra et subtus crassiuscule dense striata, venulis transversis brevissimis crebris subtus conspicuis, vagina glabra, ore haud fimbriata, ligula per- brevi; spiculis ad ramulos glabros floriferos dense glomeratis, glomerulis 2—4 cm distantibus vel magis indistinctis et approxi- matis; spiculis 5 mm cire. longis, angustis, glumis 3 et palea instructis, gluma prima rotundata, 9-nervia, 2mm longa, secunda rotundata, apiculata, 3mm longa, tertia et palea arcte involutis, tertia forma secundae aequali, 4 mm longa, palea rotundato- ovata, parum 9-nervia, 6 mm longitudine superante; staminibus 6, filamentis liberis, antheris apice pilis nonnullis instructis; ovario iuniore tantum viso, cylindraceo, stilo e basi ovoideo longe attenuato, 4mm longo in stigmata tria brevia diviso; lodiculis 0.

Island of Paragua, Ewiig River (Mrrriuu no. 711; February 1903, type); Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Lamao River, Mt. Mari- veles (Merritt no. 2550; June 1903). Here belongs also the following specimen: Luzon Is]., Prov. Pampanga, Arayat (Mrrrin no. 1408; March 1903).

Die Art unterscheidet sich durch haufig scharf getrennte K6pfehen, durch gréfere Ahrchen usw. von D. tjankorreh.

Ich ziehe zu der Art auch Merritt no.2550; diesem Exemplar lag ein steriler Zweig bei mit behaarten und eewimperten Scheiden, der wohl nicht dahin gehért; das Hxemplar ist von besonderem Interesse, da es junge Friichte tragt; diese sind schwarz, ca. 4 mm lang, mit dickem fleischig-lederigen Pericarp versehen, von dem der Same frei ist; die heller gefiarbte breite Griffelbasis, die der Frucht aufsitzt, verschmilert sich schnell in den 2!/, mm langen Griffelrest.

2. Dinochloa major Pilger n. sp. Ramulis sterilibus foliiferis, vaginis pro parte sese tegentibus dense obtectis; foliis approximatis, lineari-lanceolatis, ++ plicatis, basi breviter rotundato-angustatis, brevissime crasse petiolatis, superne sensim angustatis, setaceo- acutissimis, glabris, ad 25 cm longis, 1,5-fere 2 cm latis, mar- gine et nonnunquam supra ad nervos marginales serrulato- scabris, nervis 9, subtus conspicuis, imprimis mediano subtus prominente, vagina glabra, compressa, ore longe fimbriata, fimbriis demum deciduis; inflorescentia efoliata, ramosa, spiculis densis-

sime glomeratis, glomerulis saepe approximatis et confluentibus, Dis

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densissimis; spiculis angustis, acutis, 5—7 mm longis; glumis 3 et palea; gluma prima fere 2 mm longa, rotundata, apiculata, 5-nervia, secunda forma aequali, 7-nervia, 3 mm longa, tertia in- voluta, rotundato-ovata, acuta, 4,5, demum supra 5 mm longa, 9-nervia, palea involuta, aequiformi, 5mm, demum ad 7 mm longa, 7-nervia; staminibus 6, filamentis liberis, ovario involuto tantum noto in stilum sensim attenuatum tripartitum transeunte.

Luzon Isl., Proy. of Bataan, Dinalupihan (Merrini. no. 1474; a. 1903).

Die neue Art ist vor der D. Dielstana ausgezeichnet durch die mehrfach lingsgefalteten Bliitter, die an der Miindung lang gewimperte Scheide, die sehr dichten, genaherten, oft zusammen- flieBenden Ahrchenkipfe. Der Bliitenstand scheint weniger ver- zweigt und sparrig zu sein als bei der anderen Art.

3. Dinochloa tjankorreh (R. et Sch.) Biise.

Mindoro Isl., Pola; Merritt no. 2224; in flower in May 1903).

Addenda.

Additional Note onSymphorema. In a letter received from Mr. Merritt he draws my attention to the fact that Hasskart has described a species of this genus from the Philippines, Symphorema glabrum. This name escaped my notice when writing my notes on Symphorema, see Fragmenta fasc. 1; it is mentioned in Kew Index where it is treated as a distinct species, but is omitted in Branco’s 3% edition, and Vipan does not refer to it in his Revision, his Phanerogamae Cumingianae, nor his Flora Forestal. The Catalogo de las Plantas del Herbario (1892) also does not include it. Hasskaru’s article, in which this species of Symphorema is de- scribed, is entitled; “Ueber einige neue Pflanzen der Philippinen aus der Cumingschen Sammlung, von Dr. J. K. Hasskaru”’. It appeared in Flora XLVIII (1865) no. 26, p. 401—403 (ausgegeben den 31. Aug. 1865).

In this short communication he describes 3 new species from the Philippines: Azedera Cumingit Hassk. p. 401 (Cuma no. 703), Symphorema glabrum Hassk. p. 402 (Cuma absque no.), Trebulus macranthus Hassk. p. 403 (Cumine no. 710). From Hasskarw’s de- scription and from his critical remarks, there can be little doubt that his name was founded on the same plant which three years earlier, in 1862, Turozantnow had named Sexegleewia lugoniensis. Hasskarut says: “Dem S. polyandrum Rxb. (Wiaur, Ic. 363 et 1474, linke Ecke) zunichst stehend, von ihm durch geringere Zahl der Kronabschnitte und Staubfaden, sowie vorziiglich durch die wesent- lich verschiedene Form der Blatter und deren Glatte leicht zu unter- scheiden”’. These characters apply perfectly to Symphorema luxonicum (Blanco) Villar. In a note Hasskaru gives it as his opinion that the Philippine species, named by Bianco (Fl. Filip. ed. I, p. 406) Balebaa is identical with his plant; he adds a Latin translation of BLanco’s Spanish diagnose.

In a paper of Luanos (Appendix sive tentamen aliud novi sup- plementi ad Floram Insularum Philippinarum etc.; the original published

152 Addenda.

in Anal. Acad. Real. Cienc. Madrid 1858; reprinted in Buranco’s Fl. Filip. ed. 3, IV, p. 105 (1880)), Litsea luxonica Blanco (= Ba- libai Blanco) is compared with Symphorema involucratum Spr. From this we see, that Hasskart as well as Lianos place in the Verbenaceous genus Symphorema, the species which Buanco had referred to the Lauraceae; Hasskaru’s remarks are a further confir- mation of the correctness of the detailed explanation given in Fragm. Fl. Philip. fase. I, p.1. The name given by Hasskart must, there- fore, be considered as a synonym of Symphorema luxonicum (Blanco) Vill.

Sandoricum Harmsianum Perk. Fragm. Fl. Philip. fase. I, p. 3 (issued March 12, 1904) is to be replaced by the older name San- doricum Vidalii established by Merritt in Ball. Dept. Int. Bureau toy. Lab. no. 6, p. 8 (issued January 20, 1904).

FRAGMENTA

FLORAE PHILIPPINAE

CONTRIBUTIONS

TO THE

FLORA OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

BY

J. PERKINS, Pu. D.

FASCICULUS Ul

LEIPZIG GEBRUDER BORNTRAEGER 1905 PARIS LONDON PAUL KLINCKSIECK WILLIAMS & NORGATE

Subseriptionspreis 5 Mark

Fasc. III issued February 20, 1905

Piperaceae’ by

C. DE CANDOLLE.

Piper L.

1. P. albidirameum C. DC. n. sp., glabrum, foliis magnis breviter petiolatis ample subobovato-ellipticis, basi fere aequilatera sub- acutis, apice breviter et obtusiuscule acuminatis 7— 9-plinerviis, nervo centrali fere ex 1/; longitudinis suae nervum utrinque unum mittente, aliis nervis e basi solutis quorum utrinque ex- ternus multo tenuior, petiolo basi ima vaginante, pedunculo quam petiolus paullo breviore, bractea lunulato-rotundata, bacea subglobosa.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Taumo (Wars. no. 14751).

Ramuli in sicco albidi fere 31/,mm crassi collenchymatis fasciculis discretis libriformibus. Limbi in siceo rigidi pallidi et minute pellucido-punctulati ad 25 em longi et ad 13 cm lati. Petioli in sicco albidi 23mm longi. Bractea centro subsessili. Bacca fere 21/, mm longa.

2. P. bathicarpum C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis ovato-lan- ceolatis basi leviter inaequilatera acutis, nervo centrali fere ad 1/,) longitudinis suae nervos utrinque 3 adscendentes mittente quorum infimi e basi orti, petiolo basi vaginante, pedunculo femineo petiolum fere duplo superante, amento submaturo quam foli limbus fere dimidio breviore, rhachi hirsuta, bractea glabra rotundato-reniformi apice emarginata rhachi late sessili, ovario rhachi profunde immerso.

Jolé Isl. (Wars. no. 14844).

1) The manuscript of the new species of Piper was originally intended for Warburg’s ,Monsunia*; Prof. Warpure has very kindly given it to me for publi- cation. J. Perkins.

J. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae, 12

1h4 CO. pr Cannour:

Ramuli glabri tenues, amentiferi fere 1mm erassi, collen- chymate continuo sparsim et parece libriformi, fascieulis intra- medullaribus 1-seriatis, canalibus vacuis pluribus inter systema periphericum et fasciculos intramedullares unoque centrali. Limbi in sieeo rigidulo-membranacei imeonspicue pellucido- punctulati ad 11em longi et ad 5'/, em lati. Petioli fere 1 em longi. Amenta submatura fere 5mm erassa in siceo rufescentia. Species P. Chabae Bl. proxima foliorum nervatione ae brae- tearum forma ab eo diserepans.

3. P. dagatpanum C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis ovato-ob- longis basi leviter inaequilatera subrotundatis apice acuminatis utrinque glabris, nervo centrali fere usque ad 1/, supra basin nervos utrinque 4 adscendentes mittente quorum infimi tenues, petiolo fere usque ad medium vaginante pedunculoque eum sat superante glabris, amento quam folii limbus dimidio bre- viore, rhachi hirsuta, bractea oblongo-obovata rhachi sat late adnata et glabra, baeca matura globosa stipitem suum paullo superante.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan 4000‘ s. m. (Wars. no. 14739), Sibulan (Warn. no. 14738).

Ramuli glabri, amentiferi fere 2mm crassi, collenehyma continuum sparse et parce libriforme, fasciculi intramedullares l-seriati, canales vacui plures inter systema periphericum et fasciculos intramedullares tnumque centrale. Limbi in sieco membranacei crebre pellucido-punctati ad 138em longi et ad 58mm lati. Petioli ad 15mm et pedunculi ad 2'/, em longi. Baceca matura circiter 4mm longa. Stigmata 4 linearia.

4. P. davaoense C. DC. n. sp., glabrum foliis brevissime petiolatis ovatis basi levissine inaequilatera obtusis apice acuminatis 7-nervils, nervis lateralibus ultimis tenuibus et brevibus, pe- tiolo basi ima vaginante, pedunculo femineo petiolum amen- toque folium pluries superantibus, bractea oblonga.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, in a mixed forest (Wars. no. 14740), Taumo (Wars. no. 14745).

Ramuli in sieco striati, amentiferi fere 1mm crassi collen- chymatis libriformis fasciculis diseretis, faseiculis intramedul- laribus 1-seriatis. Limbi in siceo membranacei crebre et con- spicue pellucido-punctulati fere ad 9 em longi et ad 47mm lati. Petioli 5mm longi. Peduneculi ad 31/, em longi. Stig- mata 3—4 ovata et obtusa.

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. P. glabrispiea C. DC. n. sp., glabrum, foliis breviter petiolatis ob-

longo-ellipticis, basi aequilatera acutis, apice acuminatis 7-pli- nerviis, nervis adscendentibus supremis fere 5mm supra basin aliis e basi solutis quorum externi subtiles, pedunculo femineo petiolum paullo superante, amento limbum fere aequante vel paullo superante.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Taumo (Wars. no. 14748).

Ramuli in sicco subcinerascentes 2mm crassi collenchy- mate continuo libriformi, fasciculis intramedullaribus 1-seriatis, canalibus vacuis inter systema periphericum et fasciculos intra- medullares pluribus unoque centrali. Limbi in sicco mem- branacei creberrime pellucido-punetulati, 10—11 em_ longi, 4—41/,em lati. Petioli fere 11mm longi. Peduneuli 15mm longi. Ovarium ovatum, stigmata plerumque 3 ovato-acuta.

6. P. lividum C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis utrinque glabris

lal (.

7-pli—9-plinerviis, apice sat longe acuminatis, inferioribus ob- longis basi rotundatis et brevissime peltatis, superioribus ellip- tico-oblongis basi rotundatis et vix peltatis, nervo centrali fere ex '/, longitudinis suae nervum utrinque unum mittente, cae- teris nervis e basi solutis, petiolo glabro basi ima vaginante.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Isabela, Malunt: (Wars. no. 11930).

Frutex scandens caule juvenili arborum truncis appresso, saulibus secundariis liberis. Ramuli minute puberuli in sieco canescentes fere 2mm crassi zona cellularum sclerosarum sub- epidermidali, collenchymate haud continuo et haud libriformi, libero fasciculorum periphericorum inter eos continuo, fasci- culis intramedullaribus paucis 1-seriatis. Limbi in sieco canescentes pellucido-punctulati ad 16¢m longi et ad 61/, em lati. Petioli circiter 12 mm longi.

P. marivelesanum ©. DC. n. sp., foliis breviter petiolatis ovato-

lanceolatis, basi subaequilatera cordulatis, apice acuminatis, supra junioribus ad nervum centralem puberulis deinde glabris, adultis subtus ad nervos parce hirtellis, petiolo pedunculoque eum multo superante subdense hirtellis, amento maturo quam pedunculus breviore, bacca globosa stipitem suum paullo superante.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Batain, Mariveles (Wars. no. 13640).

Ramuli glabri nodis tumidulis, collenchymatis subcon- tinui zona interna partim libriformi, fasciculis intramedulla- ribus 1-seriatis. Limbi in sieco membranacei crebre et minute

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156 C. pr Cannoutr:

pellucide-punctulati, 10—11 em longi, 3—3!/, em lati. Petioli fere 6mm et pedunculi fere 11/, cm longi. Amenti rhachis puberula. Bacca glabra fere 4mm crassa stipite 21/, mm longo. Stigmata 4 linearia.

8. P. parvispica C. DC. n, sp., glabrum, foliis breviter petiolatis lanceolatis 7-plinerviis, nervo centrali fere ex 11/, em supra basin nervum utringue unum adscendentem mittente, aliis nervis e basi solutis adscendentibusque, petiolo basi ima vagi- nante, stirpis mase. pedunculo petiolum adultum aequante vel paullo superante, bractea fere orbiculari centro breviter pedi- cellata, stirpis femin. pedunculo petiolum paullo superante, amento submaturo breviter subovato-oblongo, bractea orbiculari centro subsessili, baccis rhachi immersis et cum ea coalitis.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, 2000‘— 3000‘ (Wars. no. 14750), Taumo (Wars. no. 14747).

Ramuli amentiferi fere 11/, mm crassi, collénchymatis haud libriformis fasciculis discretis, fasciculis intramedullaribus l-seriatis. Limbi in sicco membranacei minute pellucido- punctulati in mare ad 91/,em longi et ad 32 mm lati, in femina fere ad 71/,cm longi et ad 22mm lati. Petioli in mare ad lem longi, in femina paullo breviores. Amenta mase. fili- formia, florentia 31/, cm longa et 2 mm crassa; femin. fere matura 1+/,em longa et lem crassa. Stigmata 3.

2) Sumbavianum, amentis femineis florentibus subglobosis fere 3mm longis.

Sumbava, in the forest (no. 16949 et ? no. 16950). Limbi in mare ad 9cm longi et ad 42 mm lati, in femina breviores.

9. P. paucinerve C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis lanceolatis basi aequilatera acutis utrinque glabris, nervo centrali paullo supra basin nervos utrinque 2 adscendentes mittente, petiolo basi ima vaginante pedunculoque femineo fere aequilongo te- nuibus glabris, amento maturo quam folii limbus triplo bre- viore, rhachi hirtella, bractea transverse elliptico-rotundata glabra fere centro brevissime pedicellata, bacca rotundato -ellip- tica stipitem suum superante.

North Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Malunti (Wars. no. 11929). Frutex. Ramuli glabri, amentiferi fere 1mm crassi dein in specimine ad 2mm erassi, zona peridermatis subepidermi- dalis sat crassa, collenchymate haud continuo libriformi, cel-

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lulis sclerosis inter fasciculos liberis peripherici, fasciculis intra- medullaribus 1-seriatis. Limbi in sicco membranacei parce pellucido-punctulati, 10'/, em longi, 31/, em lati. Petioli cir- citer 12mm longi. Rhachis dense et molliter hirtella. Bractea in siceo membranacea. Ovarium ellipticum minutissime pube- rulum. Bacca glabra fere 4mm longa.

10. P. penninerve C. DC. n. sp., glabrum, foliis breviter petiolatis amplis lanceolatis, basi aequilatera acutis, apice acuminatis, nervo centrali alte ultra medium suum nervos utrinque 9—10 adscendentes mittente, petiolo basi ima vaginante, bractea orbi- culari centro pedicellata.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, in a mixed forest (Wars. no. 14744).

Ramuli glabri, amentiferi 3mm crassi, collenchymate con- tinuo haud libriformi cellulis fuscis intermixto, fasciculis intra- medullaribus 1-seriatis, canalibus vacuis pluribus inter systema periphericum et fasciculos intramedullares unoque centrali. Limbi in sicco membranacei minute pellucido-punctulati cir- citer ad 20cm longi et ad 8'/, cm lati. Petioli ad 12 mm longi. Pedunculi in specimine juveniles quam petioli paullo breviores. Amenta juvenilia vix 1em longa verisimiliter mascula.

11. P. retrofractum Vahl. Luzon Isl., Prov. Cagayan, Alcala (Wars. no. 11713); Enrile (Wars. no. 12124), Prov. Nueva Ecija, Rosales (Wars. no. 13318).

?) latifolium C. DC. n. var., glabrum, foliis ellipticis vel oblongo- ovatis, basi aequilatera acutis vel rotundatis, apice acuminatis, nervo centrali ad lem supra basin nervos utrinque 2 arcuato- adscendentes sursumque ultra medium nervos 2 magis patulos nervulosque validos mittente, pedunculo femineo petiolum paullo superante, amento quam folii limbus pluries breviore cylindrico, baccis immersis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Cagayan, Buguey (Wars. no. 12125).

Ramuli in sicco pallidi amentiferi 2mm crassi, collenchy- matis haud vel tantum zona interna parce libriformis fasci- culis diseretis, fasciculis intramedullaribus 1-seriatis, libero periphericorum cellulis sclerosis interfascicularibus continuo, canalibus vacuis inter systema periphericum et fasciculos intra- medullares pluribus unoque centrali. Limbi in sicco albescentes firmi ad 13cm longi et ad 7 cm lati, Petioli 1 cm longi.

158 C. pg CanpoLur:

Pedunculus 14/,em longus. Amentum maturum 3ecm longum 5mm crassum. Forsan species distincta. 12. P. rubripunctulatum ©. DC. n. sp., glabrum, foliis brevissime petiolatis ovato-lanceolatis, basi aequilatera vel subaequilatera acutis, apice acuminatis, nervo centrali nervos utrinque 3 ad-

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scendentes mittente quorum supremi fere lem supra basin infimique e basi ipsa soluti, petiolo basi ima vaginante, pedun- culo masculo petiolum superante, amento florente limbi dimi- dium fere aequante, bractea rotundato - transverse - elliptica centro pedicellata, antheris late ovatis, filamenta fere aequantibus.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Taumo, in a low forest with bushes (Wars. no. 14746).

Ramuli glabri punctulis rubris conspersi, amentiferi fere 11/, mm erassi, collenchymatis sparsim et parce libriformis fasei- culis discretis, fasciculis intramedullaribus 1-seriatis, canali vacuo unico centrali. Limbi in sicco membranacei rubro- pellucido-punctulati ad 11 em longi et fere ad 5 em lati. Petioli 5mm longi. Pedunculi lem longi. Bractea in sicco rigida rubescens et margine flavicans.

13. P. sibulanum C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis suboblique rotundato-ovatis, basi subaequilatera rotundatis, apice breviter acuminatis, supra glabris, subtus ad nervos minutissime pube- rulis 9-ninerviis, nervo centrali fere ex !/, longitudinis nervum utringue unum alternatim mittente, aliis nervis e basi solutis, petiolo minute puberulo basi ima vaginante, pedunculo mas- culo quam petiolus fere triplo breviore et glabro, amento quam limbi dimidium breviore, bractea orbiculari centro pedicellata, antheris minutis.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Sibulan, forest on the coast (Wars. no, 14742 with fruit in July 1888).

Ramuli juniores minutissime puberuli dein glabri, amenti- feri fere 2mm crassi, collenchymatis haud libriformis fasciculis discretis, fasciculis intramedullaribus 1-seriatis. Limbi in sieeo membranacei conspicue pellucido-punctulati, 10—11 em longi, 7—8 em lati. Petioli 2 cm longi. Amenti rhachis glabra. Stamina 2, antheris filamenta eis paullo longiora terminantibus. In specimine amenta sparsim tumefacta tumoribus baceas glo- bosas in sicco flavicantes cellulis albis amyleum continentibus consistentes mire simulantibus.

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14. P. taumanum C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis ovato-acu- minatis, basi aequilatera rotundatis et breviter peltatis, utrinque glabris, 5-plinerviis, nervo centrali fere 3mm supra petioli in- sertionem trifido, petiolo glabro alte vaginante.

Mindanao Isl. Prov. Davao, Taumo (Wars. no. 14741).

Caulis repens aut scandens, fruticis verisimiliter tantum pars infera, glaber fere 2mm crassus, collenchymatis haud libriformis fasciculis discretis, fasciculis intramedullaribus 6 1-seriatis. Limbi in sicco rigiduli opaci et minute pellucido - punctulati, a petiolo fere 5 om longi et 2m lati. Petioli tenues fere 11/, cm longi.

15. P. tenuirameum ©. DC. n. sp., foliis breviter petiolatis ovato- lanceolatis, basi aequilatera cordulatis, apice longe et obtusius- cule acuminatis, utrinque nervo centrali excepto supra puberulo elabris, 5-plinerviis, nervo centrali paullo supra basin trifido, petiolo pedunculoque femineo eum fere duplo superante hir- tellis, amento maturo quam folii limbus pluries breviore rhachi hirtella, bacca rotundato-ovata stipitem suum paullo superante.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Morong, Binangonan (Wars. no. 13317).

Ramuli juniores hirtelli amentiferi ad 11/, mm crassi collen- chymatis interrupti zona interna libriformi, fasciculis intra- medullaribus 1-seriatis. Limbi in sicco membranacei minute pellucido-punctulati ad 12 em longi et ad 4 cm lati. Petioli fere 1 em longi. Amentum bacciferum fere 2cm longum. Bacca 5mm longa glabra.

16. P. Warbureii C. DC. n. sp., foliis modice petiolatis ovato-acu- minatis, basi inaequilatera in stirpe masculo utrinque acutis in femina altero latere subrotundatis altero subacutis, utrinque glabris, nervo centrali fere usque ad */, longitudinis suae nervos utrinque 5 adscendentes mittente quorum 3 inferiores basis proximi et magis patuli, petiolo basi ima vaginante pedun- culoque femineo eo breviore elabris, amento fem. quam folit limbus pluries breviore densifloro, bracteae pelta triangulari earnosa glabra, pedicello claviformi villoso, bacca obovata glabra; amento mase. quam limbus fere triplo breviore, bracteae pelta triangulari glabra coriacea, pedicello ut im femina, filamento antheram paullo superante et eonnectivo ultra loculos carnose producto.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloe (Wars. no. 181159, 13116 g), Prov. Manila, Montalban (Wanp. no. 12662 5).

160 J. Perkins:

Frutex. Ramuli glabri, amentiferi circiter 2 mm erassi, collenchymate interrupto haud libriformi cellulis brunneis cir- cumdato et parce intermixto, fasciculis intramedullaribus nume- rosis 2-sub 3-seriatis. Limbi in sicco membranacei pellucido- punctulati circiter 14—16cm longi et 7!/,—91/, em lati. Pe- tiolus ad limbi latus longius 15mm longus. Amentum mase. fere 4mm crassum. Stigmata 3 linearia. Bacca 2 mm longa. Species bractearum forma praesertim in femina Steffensiarum sectionem referens, antheris P. corylistachyo proxima.

Rutaceae’ by

J. PERKINS.

Fagara L.

1. Fagara Warburgii Perk. n. sp. Frutex vel arbor; ramis sub- teretibus, junioribus parce pilosis, adultis glabratis; aculeis lateraliter compressis recurvis armatis; foliis alternis, impari- pinnatis, 21—24 cm longis, rhachi inter foliola aculeis recurvatis instructa, 3-jugis, petiolo communi 6—7 cm longo, internodiis inter juga approximata 3—4cm longis; foliolis ovatis vel ovato-oblongis, 9,5—10,5 cm longis, cirea 4 cm latis, apice longe anguste acuminatis, apice ipso subincisis, basi rotundatis, margine integris, sessilibus vel brevissime petiolulatis, utrinque glabris, supra nitidis, coriaceis, nervis lateralibus 19— 20 mar- ginem petentibus, margine inter sese curvato-conjunctis, nervis utrinque prominentibus, nervo medio aculeis recurvatis in- structis, venis supra vix, subtus manifeste prominentibus. In- florescentiis axillaribus quam folia duplo vel triplo brevioribus, pedunculo tenuissime fusco-piloso; floribus breviter (5 mm) pedicellatis; fructibus subglobosis, 5—-6 mm longis, pericarpiis in sicco rugulosis, brunneis, endocarpiis coriaceis adnatis aut

1) In working up several families of Philippine plants belonging to the Royal Berlin Museum, I found the following new species of [utaceae,

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postea disseminationem solutis; seminibus reniformibus, leviter compressis, 4 mm longis, 3 mm latis, 2 mm crassis, funiculis filiformibus; testa crustacea, nitida, nigra.

Luzon Isl]., Prov. Isabela, Malunti (Wars. n. 11784).

A species allied to Fagara tetraspermum Wight et Arn. but with differently shaped leaves.

Encver in Pflanz.-Fam. 3, [V (1897), p. 115 has separated the genus Xanthoxylum into Fagara and Xanthoxylum in a narrower sense, thus reestablishing the old Linnean genera. He gives as his reasons for so doing, that however variable the flowers of Magara are as to the number of their parts, the sepals, petals and stamens always alternate. It is true that in Xanthoxylum also the stamens alternate with the parts of the perianth, but here the parts of the perianth belong to only one series of floral organs (,,Formation“) and cannot be considered on account of their alternation with the stamens as sepals that remain after the abortion of the petals. The flowers of the true Xanthoxrylum represent, so far as the perianth is concerned, a very primitive type, which otherwise does not occur in the family and cannot be derived from the Fagara type. Turczaninorr Bull. Soc. Imp. de Moscou XXXVI (1863), p. 597 describes Zanthoxylum? triplinerve as having simple leaves, 5 sepals and 5 petals. Simple leaves not being found in this genus, the plant is not a Xanthorylum. Turczs- NINOFF'S plant is evidently not yet accounted for. He writes 1. ¢. ,,Insula Lugon, in provincia North Hows, Cue coll. suppl. no. 2“. A province of this name does not exist in Lugon. May not the plant perhaps come from Lord Howe’s Island? IT am not aware that Cumine collected on this Island. The matter is therefore as yet entirely unexplained.

Melicope Forst.

1. Melicope luzonensis Engl. mss. in herb. ex Engl. Prantl, nomen. 3, IV, p. 122 (1897). Frutex vel arbor; ramis glabris, sub- teretibus, 4—5 mm latis, foliis oppositis, 3-foliolatis, 9 —20 cm longis, 2,5 —8 cm longe petiolatis; foliolis oblongis vel obovato- oblongis, 7—13 cm longis, 3—4,5 em latis, apice acuminatis vel longe acuminatis, apice ipso obtusiusculis, basi cuneatis vel in petiolulum a latere compressum sensim cuneato-angustatis,

J. Perxkins:

papyraceis, vel membranaceis utrinque glabris, nervis venisque supra non vel vix, subtus manifeste prominentibus laxeque reticulatis, nervis lateralibus 14—17, marginem petentibus mar- gine inter sese curvato-conjunctis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus, paniculatis, glabris, 6 —9 cm longis, ramis numerosis gracilibus; bracteis bracteolisque minutis, membranaceis; floribus dioecis, polygamis, 4—5 mm diam., 4—5 mm longe pedicellatis; calycis 4-fidi laciniis brevibus, ovatis, utrinque glabris, 1 mm longis: petalis quam calycis laciniae multo longioribus, 3,5 mm longis, 1,5 mm latis, oblongis, apice cuneatis, membranaceis, utrinque elabris, patentibus; floribus verosimiliter ¢, staminibus 8, petalis aequilongis, subaequalibus, filamentis gracilibus, basi minute pilosis, ovariis rudimentaris, florum fertilium ovario bene evo- luto, 4-lobo, lobis lateraliter compressis, glabris, stylo centrali, stigmate peltato 4-lobo coronato, ovario aequilongo, staminodiis 8; formis transitoriis observatis; fructibus 3—4-coccis, coccis subglobosis, brunneis vel nigrescentibus, in sicco rugulosis, endocarpio pallide brunneo, 3mm diam., seminibus subglobosis 2.5mm longis, 2mm latis, funiculis filiformibus; testa crustacea, nitida, nigra.

Philippine Isl. (Cumine 1819); Luzon Isl. (Jacor no. 732 in flower a. 1861; Cuamisso without number); Prov. Isabela, Malunt (Wars. no. 11781), Prov. Cagayan, Enrile (Wars. no. 12343, 12344), Malaueg (Wars. no. 11755).

This plant belongs in the Sect. I. Entoganwm Banks (as genus). Engl.-Prantl 3. IV, p. 122 (1897). Cumine’s no. 1819 was determined as Evodia triphylla DC., the resemblance in habitus between Melicope luxoniensis Engl. and Evodia tri- phylla being very striking. Scuumayy in a note which I found in the herbarium in Berlin, has written in regard to Cumina’s no. 1819: “this certainly does not belong in the genus Hvodia, for it has 8 stamens and is probably the staminate flower of Cuamisso’s Manila plant’. In the material of the Berl. herb. occur staminate flowers with abortive ovary, pistillate flowers with staminodia, and many transitional forms.

Clausena Burm.

1. Clausena Warburegii Perk. n. sp. Frutex vel arbor, ramis glabris,

subteretibus, 5mm latis; foliis alternis, imparipinnatis, 15— 80cm longis, 2-jugis, petiolo communi 8—10cm longo, internodiis

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inter juga approximata 2—2,5 cm longis, parcissime griseo- pilosis; foliolis ovatis vel obovato-oblongis vel ovato-lanceolatis, °6,5—10 cm longis, 2,5—3 cm latis, apice longe angusteque acuminatis, apice ipso obtusis vel plerumque subincisis, basi obliquis, papyraceis, glabris, supra nervis venisque parce pilosis, subtus nervis parcissime vel vix pilosis, remote et indistincte et irregulariter serrulatis, nervis lateralibus 8—12, curvatis, marginem petentibus, 1—2 mm a margine inter sese curvato- conjunctis, nervis venisque supra indistincte, subtus mani- feste prominentibus. Inflorescentiis terminalibus, paniculatis, 18—22 cm longis, ramis numerosis, parcissime pilosis, paten- tibus, iterum paniculatis, bracteis bracteolisque minutis, ovatis, parce pilosis; floribus 8mm diam., 5—8mm longe pedicellatis; ealycis 5-fidi laciniis brevibus, ovatis, acuminatis, extus par- cissime pilosis, 1 mm longis; petalis quam calycis laciniae multo longioribus, 5mm longis, 2 mm latis, ovatis, membranaceis, utrinque glabris, patentibus vel postea recurvatis; staminibus 9, petalis aequilongis, filamento fere medio geniculatis, geniculo pubescente, discis minutis, planis: ovario stipitato, glabro, 5-gyno, 1mm diam., stylo ovario aequilongo, stigmate sessill, 5-lobo.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Zambales, Batulan (Wars. no. 13370 type), Prov. Bataan, Mt. Mariveles, Lamao River (MERRILL no. 2509, in flower in June 1903).

This is near Clausena excavata Burm., but its ovary 1s glabrous and differently shaped from that in Burman’s plant; its style is slender, and its leaves are glabrous and with fewer leaflets. The number 2509 has recently been determined by Merritt as Clausena anisum-olens (Blanco) in Dept. Int. Bur. Gov. Lab. no. 17 p. 21 (1904).

Limonia (Burm.) L.

1. Limonia Engleriana Perk. n. sp. Frutex vel arbor; ramis sub- teretibus junioribus griseo-pilosis, adultis glabratis; foliis al- ternis 3-foliolatis, 4—12 em longis, 0,8—2 cm longe petiolatis; foliolis oblongis vel ovato-oblongis, apice sub-cuneatis vel rotun- datis, basi cuneatis, 3,5—9cm longis, 2—4,5cm latis, breviter petiolulatis vel subsessilibus, petiolulo saepe breviter alato, piloso instructis, papyraceis, utrinque glabris, nervis venisque supra indistincte, subtus manifeste prominentibus, integris, supra ni-

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tidis, nervis lateralibus 6—8, curvatis, marginem petentibus. Inflorescentiis axillaribus, racemosis vel solitariis, 1,5—2 em longis, paucifloris, 2—3-floris, griseo -pilosis; bracteolis pilosis, minutis; floribus 13mm longis, circa 6mm longe pedicellatis, petiolo piloso instructis; calyee 5-fido, laciniis brevibus, ovatis, apice rotundatis, utrinque pilosis, 3mm longis, petalis 11 mm longis, 3mm latis, lanceolatis, apice cuneatis, utrinque glabris, in alabastro imbricatis; staminibus 10, petalis subaequilongis; filamentis 5mm longis, antheris linearibus, filamentis subaequi- longis, apiculatis; disco minuto, piloso, annuliformi; ovario piloso, 9-loculari, 3mm longo, 1,5 mm lato; stylo ovario aequi- longo, glabro, stigmate capituliformi.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mariveles (W ars. no. 12 864); Prov. Manila, Montalban (Wars. no. 12689), Manila (Wars. no. 12865).

This new species in many respects resembles Limonia alata Wight et Arn., but differs in the shape of its calyx lobes and in the number of the cells of the ovary.

O.tver in Journ. Linn. Soe. V. Suppl I, p. 41 (1861), has expressed the opinion, that probably Micromelum molle Turcz. Bull. Soc. Imp. Nat. Moscou XXXI (1858) p. 380 and Mero- melum tephrocarpum Turez., |. c. 379 are to be united with the widely distributed Micromelum pubescens Bl.; the author divides the last mentioned species into many varieties and forms. I have not attempted to decide the question, leaving it to the future monographer. All three species are in the Berlin Herbarium.

Ulmaceae' by O. WARBURG.

Celtis L.

1. Celtis luzoni¢a Warb. Ramis glabris teretibus brunneo-cinereis,

petiolis ca. 12mm longis 2mm latis, foliis glabris 14—17 em longis 6 —8 em latis pergamaceis crassis in sicco nigrescentibus

1) The following diagnoses of new species were written several years ago for

»Monsunia*, Prof, Warsura has kindly given them to me for publication. Editor.

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ovatis vel Jate ellipticis vix obliquis, basi subacutis apice sensim acuminatis vix acutis margine integris, trinerviis, nervis late- ralibus ad ?/; limbi fere evanescentibus, venis lateralibus ca. 2—3 utrinque valde arcuatis subtus prominentibus supra vix conspicuis. Fructificationibus axillaribus et terminalibus ramosis 8 cm longis; fructibus vix complanato-ovatis 16 mm_ longis 10—12 mm latis, apice acuminatis fere rostratis, endocarpio durissimo.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Malunti (Wars. no. 11912).

Kine durch die grofen, oben spitzen Friichte, die nicht bis zur Blattspitze reichenden Seitennerven und die ganz- randigen breiten kahlen Bliitter auffallende Art.

Moraceae’

by

O. W ARBURG.

Pseudotrophis Warb.

1. Pseudotrophis mindanaensis Warb. Ramis tenuibus teretibus cinereis in sicco substriatis, junioribus viridibus glabris, foliis late lanceolatis 7—12 cm longis 21/,—4cm latis glabris perga- maceis brevissime (2—3 mm) petiolatis, basi obtusis apice (saepe subfalcate) acuminatis margine praecipue in parte supe- riore (saepe evanide) subarcuatis, venis utrinque ca. 8 paullo tantum prominulis ante marginem vix arcuate conjunctis. In- florescentiis Q axillaribus racemosis brevibus ca. 2 em longis, paucifloris (4—6), rhachi pilis minutis puberula, pedicellis ca. 2mm longis, sepalis fere glabris margine subciliatis 2 exterioribus late rotundatis, interioribus 2 ovatis duplo longioribus demum 5mm longis, stylo filiformi 5mm longo ad medium usque bipartito.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao on Mt. Dagatpan, in forest on a plain, principal underwood (Wars. no. 12130, 14717).

Die Art unterscheidet sich von der P. laxiflora Warb. der Key-Inseln durch die viel kiirzeren Bliitenstinde und die linger und plotzlicher zugespitzten auch im allgemeinen schmii-

1) For new species of Ficus see p.194. J. P.

166 O. WarBure:

leren Blatter, ferner ist der Griffel bei letzterer Art bis auf die Basis gespalten, und die Bliiten sind festsitzend.

Allaeanthus Thwait.

1. Allaeanthus glaber Warb. Ramis tenuibus glabris cortice cinereo lenticellis minimis rotundatis parce inspersis, foliis breviter (lem) et tenuiter petiolatis lanceolato-ovatis basi rotundatis apice cuspidatis acutis adultis omnino glabris 6—10 cm longis 3—5em latis, venis utrinque ca. 12 subcurvato-ascendentibus in margine vix confluentibus. Inflorescentiis Q globosis cerasi magnitudine, pedunculo 2--10 mm longo, seminibus Panict magnitudine et forma.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Cagayan, Enrile (Wars. no. 12133). Diese Art unterscheidet sich von dem ihr sehr nahe stehenden an den Zweigen und namentlich an der Blattunter- seite sammtartig behaarten A. dwxonicus fast ausschlieblich durch die Kahlheit. Artocarpus Forst.

1. Artoearpus rubrovenia Warb. Ramulis teretibus 4 mm_ latis glabris in sicco nigrescentibus, stipulis parvis 2 mm longis late ovatis acutis sericeis, petiolis 21/, cm longis 2mm latis glabris, foliis pergamaceis glabris subtus pallidis oblongo -ellipticis apice breviter cuspidatis acutis basi vulgo inaequalibus obtusis saepe rotundatis, 18 —23 cm longis 7—10 em latis, venis 6—10 utrinque curvatis ad marginem vix confluentibus, subtus in sicco rubris, nervis tertiariis transversis et reticulatione utrinque distinctis subtus prominulis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus parvis cinereis of et 9 obovatis, squamis margine ciliolatis dense ob- tectis e pedunculis 5—6 mm longis 1!/, mm latis tomentellis, o 1!/, em latis vix 1 em altis, Q 1 em longis 6—7 mm latis, stylis crasse filiformibus saepe uncinatis stigmatibus haud incrassatis nec spatulatis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Wars. no. 12949).

Kine durch die kleinen morgensternférmigen Q Inflores- cenzen und die kahlen grofen an der Basis etwas unsymme- trischen rotnervigen Bliitter charakteristische Art. Die mir nicht vorliegende A. lanceolata Trée. von Luzon hat sehr viel kleinere Blitter und spathulate Narben.

Die Comision de la Flora Forestal de Filipinas hat sub no. 1548 in San Mateo auf Luzon eine Artocarpus gesammelt,

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die, wenn nicht identisch, doch nahe verwandt mit A. rubro- renia ist; die Blatter sind breit oval, an der Basis abgerundet, kaum schief, die Seitennerven sind etwas zahlreicher 8—9 jederseits, nicht rot, die tertiiren transversalen Nerven sind zahiveicher und mehr hervorragend; der & Blittenstand ist kurz gestielt und obovat, doch ist der Stock an der Spitze etwas verbreitert.

Conocephalus Blume.

1. Conocephalus canescens Warb. Ramis crassis incane tomen- tosis, stipulis connatis maximis induplicato-falcatis 4 em longis 14mm latis dorso ineanis bicarinatis; foliis magnis longe petio- latis subtus’ incano-tomentellis rotundato-ovatis, 20—25 cm longis, 18—22 cm latis, apice subacutis basi late cordatis ca. 5-nerviis, venis lateralibus utrinque 5 —6 obliquis fere strictis, nervis tertiariis transverse-parallelis subtus distinctis. Inflores- centiis 3 divaricatis multoties dichotome ramosis ca. 10 cm longis et latis, pedunculo communi 15mm longo 2mm crasso, ramis ramulis pedicellis incano-tomentosis, pedicellis tenuibus 3mm longis, capitulis subglobosis 4 mm in diametro metien- tibus, floribus dense confertis, perigonio 4-partito extus Incano tomentello, staminibus 4.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Bataan, Mariveles (Wars. no. 12479).

2. Conocephalus grandifolius Warb. Ramis crassis glabris, cortice nitido flavo, stipulis connatis maximis valde faleatis navicu- laribus 4 em longis obtusis dorso bicarinatis glabris, foliis glabris maximis usque 30cm longis 25 cm latis, rotundato-ovatis, basi profunde cordatis et 7-nerviis, nervis lateralibus utrinque Ca. 9 patulis fere strictis margine arcuate conjunctis, nervis tertia- riis parallelis subtus prominentibus. Inflorescentiis g multoties dichotomis 5 cm longis 7 cm latis ferrugineo-subpubescentibus, pedunculo communi 2 cm longo, capitulis dense confertis 4mm in diametro metientibus, perigonio 4-partito, lobis glabris, cysto- lithis vix distinctis, staminibus 4.

Luzon Isl (Harvxe without number).

Der vorigen Art nahe stehend, aber durch die Kahlheit die gré®ere Anzahl von Blattnerven und dureh den anderen Aufbau des Bliitenstandes leicht zu unterscheiden.

168 O. Warsure: Urticaceas.

Urticaceae by

O. WARBURG.

Laportea Gaudich.

1. Laportea luzonensis Warb. (Laportea crenulata Gaud. var. luxo- nensis Wedd.).

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, in a forest on a plain (Warp. no. 14701).

Diese Form kann man schon deshalb nicht zu LZ. erenulata ziehen, weil die weiblichen kurzen Stielchen der einzeln ste- henden Friichte bei dem Originalexemplar von Cumina no. 522 nach oben zu stark verdickt sind, auch sprechen die kurzen axilliren Bliitenstiinde und die lang zugespitzte Lanzettform der ganzrandigen Blitter dagegen.

2. Laportea Meyeniana (Walp.) Warb. Urtica Meyeniana Walp. (1843) Laportea Gaudichaudiana Wedd. (1856).

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Wars. no. 12586).

3. Laportea mindanaensis Warb. Foliis glabris longe (5—6 em) petiolatis ovatis basi obtusis apice breviter acuminatis acutis margine ad apicem versus crenulatis basi subintegris 15—20 em longis 8—10cm latis, venis utrinque ca. 8—10 oblique ascen- dentibus vix arcuatis margine haud confluentibus. Inflores- centia Q valde ramosa prob. 30cm longa, rhachibus tenuibus in sicco brunneis vix puberulis, floribus sessilibus capitatis, capitulis longe (5—6 mm) pedunculatis, stylis filiformibus quam flores 4-plo Jongioribus.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Taumo, in a forest on a plain (Wars. no. 14702 arborescent).

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Balanophoraceae by

O. WARBURG.

Balanophora Forst.

1. Balanophora micrantha Warb. Tuberibus ramosis fuscis minute tuberculatis, tuberculis minutissime papillosis hic illic 5—6 stellate dispositis prominentibus. Inflorescentiis monoecis ex orificio truncato vel irregulariter fisso 3—31/, cm longis, parte superiore 1—11/, cm longa clavate incrassata florigera, pedun- culo 4mm lato squamis ca. 3 imbricatis 1 cm longis erectis involuto, floribus Gt paucis sessilibus annulum 4 mm altum formantibus rotundis 2mm in diametro bracteolis minimis squamosis suffultis, sepalis 4 brevissimis latis truncatis, an- theris 12—-15 maeandrice apicem disci 11/, mm longi et lati obtegentibus.

Luzon Isl., in the mountains (Loner).

Kine sehr kleine Form, die wohl eine besondere Abteilung bilden mu& wegen der unregelmiBige Felder bildenden An- theren.

Aristolochiaceae by

O. WARBURG.

Aristolochia L.

1. Aristolochia mindanaensis Warb. Ramis pilis albidis parce in- spersis flavidis sulcatis, petiolis 11/,—2 cm longis flavido- ferrugineo-pilosis, foliis ellipticis, oblongis vel oblongo-ellip- ticis membranaceis 14—18 cm longis, 5—S8 cm latis, nervorum basi excepta glabris apice acuminatis acutis, basi profunde cor- datis (lobis fere sese attingentibus) 5—7 pedato-nerviis, prae- terea utrinque 2-veniis, venis curvatis arcuate confluentibus,

J. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae, 13

170 O. Warsure: Aristolochiaceae.

nervis tertiariis reticulatis utrinque distinetis. Inflorescentiis axillaribus racemosis axi 1 em longo pubescente, bracteis squamiformibus 1!/,; mm longis dense ferrugineo-villosis, floribus brevissime (2 mm) pedicellatis, ovario 5mm longo villoso, peri- gonio 4cm longo, utriculo late ovato cum tubo angusto apice_ late ampliato villosiusculo, labio 2em longo lineari subpubes- cente apice acuto.

Mindanao Isl., Taumo (Wars. no. 14772).

Die der A. tagala nahe stehende Art ist durch die dichte rostgelbe Behaarung des Blattstiels und der Bliitenstiinde leicht zu unterscheiden, auch ist die Kronréhre auffallend sehmal und die Lippe besonders lang.

2. Aristolochia philippinensis Warb. Ramulis glabris sulcato- striatis brunneo-cinereis, petiolis brevissimis glabris 4 mm longis fere 2mm latis, supra late canaliculatis, foliis subperga- maceis glabris lanceolatis basi truncato-rotundatis apice obtuse acuminatis 13—15 cm longis 4—51/, em latis, venis utrinque 7—8 valde curvatis et arcuate confluentibus, nervis tertiariis reticulum grossum utrinque valde distinctum formantibus. In- florescentiis brevibus racemosis, axi vix lem longo, bracteis anguste lanceolatis 2mm longis pro parte persistentibus; fru- ctibus breviter (1/, em) pedicellatis vel fere sessilibus, parvis 11/, 2 em longis; valvis laevibus haud transverse lineatis dorso costa alta longitudinali instructis; seminibus triangularibus sub- concavis marginibus incurvis nec marginatis neque alatis 4mm longis flavidis albido-punctatis.

North Luzon, Pifia blanca (Wars. no. 12142).

Diese schon durch die Blattform von allen asiatischen Arten verschiedene Spezies ist durch die kleinen fast sitzenden Friichte, die glatten dickkieligen Kapselwiinde sowie durch die ungeflii- gelten dreieckigen grofien gekdrnten Samen leicht kenntlich.

O. Warsure: Magnoliaceae. Lia

Magnoliaceae by

O. WARBURG.

Talauma Juss.

1. Talauma luzonensis Warb. n. sp. Ramis crassis glabris, fructi- feris 6 —Tmm latis, petiolis glabris 38cm longis 2mm latis in sicco luteo-fuscescentibus basi incrassatis, antice in tertia parte suprema canaliculatis, parte inferiore applanatis; foliis 17 —25 em longis 5—8cem latis lanceolatis basi cuneatis acutis apice sub- apiculatis obtusis crasse pergamaceis utrinque subnitidis, costa subtus valde prominente, venis utrinque 15 —18 patulis utrinque prominentibus ante marginem commissura arcuata conjunctis, nervis tertiariis grosse et utrinque valde prominenter reticu- latis; fruetu terminali 10 cm longo, carpellis in dorso rhom- boideis 1'/,—2'/, cm longis, brunneis albide marginatis et punctatis, infra apicem spina obtusa 2 mm longa instructis; seminibus (2 in quoque carpello) complanatis semiorbicularibus 8—10mm longis basi funiculo longo lanoso insidentibus.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Cagayan, Malaueg (Wars. no. 11767).

Von einer anderen, wahrscheinlich neuen Art aus Siid- Mindanao (Taumo, Ebenenwald) habe ich nur die Frucht sammeln kénnen, die im Museum des Berliner Herbariums liegt. Die Frucht ist viel gréBer, 13 cm lang, die Carpelle sind linger und schmaler.

Thymelaeaceae

by

O. WARBURG.

Wikstroemia Endl.

1. Wikstroemia Meyeniana Warb. Ramulis tenuibus glabris brun- neis in sicco vix striolatis; foliis breviter petiolatis lanceolatis basi cuneatis apice acutis vel subacuminatis membranaceis

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O. Warsura: Thymelaeaceae.

subtus pallidis, venis ascendentibus curvatis arcuate confluen- tibus, reticulatione yix distincta. Inflorescentiis terminalibus brevibus tenuiter puberule pedunculatis, floribus racemosis dense confertis vel fere fasciculatis brevissime pedicellatis, perigonio extus subpuberulo, tubo cylindrico quam lobi obtusi multo longiore, ovario apice villoso, bacca ovata viridi (an immatura ?) glabra apice tantum minime griseo-pilosa.

Die Zweige sind 1—2mm dick, die Blitter sind 9—11 em lang, 2—31/, cm breit; sie sitzen auf 2—3mm langen Stielen. Der Bliitenstandsstiel ist lem lang, die Bliiten sind etwa 7mm lang und sitzen auf héchstens 1mm langen Stielchen. Die Beeren sind etwa 5mm lang, 4mm breit, fast sitzend.

Luzon Isl, Manila (Mryny).

Die Art gehért offenbar mit W. ovata C. A. Mey. von den Philippinen in die gleiche Gruppe, mit auf einem diinnen Stiel gebiischelt sitzenden Bliiten, doch ist die Blattform total ver- schieden.

Ericaceae by

O. WARBURG.

Rhododendron Planch.

1. Rhododendron Schadenbergii Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus glabris, petiolis crassis foliis crasse coriaceis oblongis basi et apice acutis supra glabris subtus squamulis inspersis, venis utrinque 6—12 semipatentibus apice curvatis supra prominulis subtus vix distinctis, interspersis interdum minoribus subparal- lelis, nervis tertiariis haud vel vix perspicuis. Inflorescentia terminali, pedunculo brevissimo valde crasso bractearum cica- tricibus obtecto, pedicellis subumbellate dispositis longis quam flores brevioribus glabris, apice bracteolam membranaceam gla- bram lanceolatam vel lineari-lanceolatam gerentibus, calyce disciformi 5-angulato, disco annuliformi 10-nodoso, corolla glabra infundibuliformi campanulata ad medium fere 5-lobata, lobis apice rotundatis haud emarginatis, staminibus 10 filamentis in parte superiore pilosis, antheris magnis crassis oblongis, ovario

O. Warpure: Ericaceae. Lia

glabro oblongo, stylo crasso quam ovarium longiore apice disco lato stigmatifero capitato.

Die Blattstiele sind 11/,cm lang, 3mm dick, die Blitter sind 8—1l cm lang, 2!/,—4cm breit, die gréfte Breite liegt in der Mitte, von wo sie sich nach beiden Seiten hin langsam verschmiilern, nach der Basis zu langsam in den Blattstiel auslaufend, oberseits eine nicht abgesetzte Spitze bildend. Der gemeinsame Bliitenstandsstiel ist 8mm lang und 10 mm breit, die einzelnen Bracteennarben sind 1mm hoch und 8mm breit, die Bliitenstielchen sind 2'/, cm lang, 11/, mm dick, die Bracteole an der Spitze derselben ist 1/,—11/,cm lang, und unten ca. 2mm breit, der fiinfeckige Kelch ist 5mm breit und hat eine Hohe von 1mm, die Corolla ist 34/,—4cem lang, die einzelnen Lappen derselben sind 11/,—2cm lang und fast ebenso breit; die Staubgefife sind 21/, em lang, am unteren Ende fast 1 mm breit, grau behaart; die Antheren sind 4mm lang, 1'/,—11/, mm breit; das Ovar ist 8—10mm lang, 3!/,mm breit, der Griffel ist 12—15mm lang, */,—1mm breit, kahl, und erweitert sich oben zu einer 3mm breiten Scheibe.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Abra, 1300 m.s.m. (ScHADENBERG).

Diese sehr schéne neue Art, deren Farbe leider in dem mir von dem Sammler freundlichst mitgeteilten Alkoholmaterial nicht mehr erkennbar war, steht dem Ph. gavanicum und Teys- manne am nichsten, die dickere lederartige Konsistenz der nicht zugespitzten unten zerstreut mit Schuppen besetzten Blitter, das viel gréfere ganz kahle Ovar, der dickere kahle Griffel, die liingeren Antheren sind die Hauptunterschiede.

Vaccinium I..

1. Vaccinium eaudatum Warb. Ramis teretibus cinereis striatis, lenticellis haud distinetis, ramulis angulose striatis in sicco cine- reis; petiolis gracilibus 5—6mm longis °/,mm latis, foliis sub- coriaceis lanceolatis basi acutis apice longe et vulgo subcurvate vel acumine obtuso cuspidatis, 4—6 em longis, 11/,; —2 em latis in sicco supra glauce fuscescentibus, subtus fuscescentibus, in- distinctis quintuplinerviis, venis utrinqgue 4—5 vix, nervis tertiariis haud conspicuis. Racemis axillaribus et terminalibus quam folia sublongioribus, bracteis nullis (vel deciduis), pedi- cellis tenuibus 4mm longis, floribus haud nutantibus, calyce late infundibuliformi apice 5-dentato, dentibus late triangula-

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QO. Warpure: Ericaceae.

ribus breviter acuminatis; perigonio urceolato 5 mm_ longo 23cm lato, ore subangustato, lobis latis recurvatis obtusis, filameutis brevibus glabris filiformibus, loculis parvis saccatis in tubulos rectos longissimos glabros productis; stylo columnar; fructu globoso infra apicem calyce coronato, in sicco nigro.

Philippine Isl. (Cuma no. 905 with flowers); Luzon Isl, Prov. Laguna, Siniloan (Wars. no. 13753).

2. Vaccinium Jagori Warb. Frutex glaber, ramis rugulose striatis

2.

vw.

cinereis, lenticellis vix distinctis, ramulis striatis angulatis in sicco fuscis, petiolis circa 3mm longis 1!/, mm latis, foliis coriaceis obovato-oblongis basi in petiolum angustatis, apice oblique et obtuse apiculatis, 4—5em longis 2—21/, em latis, in sicco fuscescentibus, tri- vel indistincter quinquenerviis, venis utrinqgue 4—5 quam nervi tertiarii reticulati vix crassi- oribus. Racemis axillaribus et terminalibus quam folia sublon- gioribus, bracteis nullis (vel deciduis), floribus in pedicellis 4—5mm longis saepe nutantibus, calyce late infundibuliformi 2mm lato usque ad medium 5-dentato, dentibus triangulariter rotundatis margine minute ciliolatis; corolla cylindrica 8 mm longa, 21/,—3mm lata, ore valde angustato, lobis 5 fere erectis rotundatis; filamentis longis filiformibus basi lanatis, loculis tubulosis linearibus haud productis poris terminalibus dehis- centibus; ovario glabro, stylo columnari, stigmate haud in- crassato.

Philippine Isl., Luzon (Jacor no. 852) a. 1861.

Ein zweites von Jacor gesammeltes Vaeciniwm-Exemplar ist steril, es hat breitere und gréfere deutlich quintuplinerve Blitter, die aber, was Form, Textur usw. betrifft, abnlich sind; es ist vermutlich nur eine Form derselben Art.

Vaccinium philippinense Warb. Frutex glaber, ramis teretibus

cinereis striatis minute lenticillatis; ramulis striatis angulatis, petiolis 5—7 mm longis canaliculatis in sicco griseis; foliis elabris ellipticis vel ovato-ellipticis basi acutis apice longe et oblique abrupte acuminatis acutis 5 8 em longis, 2!/,—31/, em latis, pergamaceis, integerrimis margine revolutis, supra nitidis, subtus pallidioribus in sicco fuscescentibus, quintuplinerviis, venis 2—3 utrinque ascendentibus, nervis tertiariis utrinque distinete prominulis reticulatis. Racemis axillaribus folia sub- aequantibus vel paullo longioribus glabris multifloris; bracteis

E. B. Copetanp: Ferns. 175

persistentibus late lanceolatis acutis glabris, 1—11/, cm longis, 3—5 mm latis; floribus in pedicellis crassis 6—8 mm longis saepe nutantibus, calyce hemisphaerico 3 mm lato apice bre- viter 5 dentato, dentibus latis brevissime acuminatis; corolla late campanulata fere globosa 5mm in diametro, ore angusto, lobis 5 recurvatis obtusis; filamentis brevibus dense lanatis, antheris linearibus pendulis basi saccatis apice in tubulos breves productis, subtus ad filamenti apicem subulate biappendiculatis; stylo columnari apice subincrassato; bacca globosa infra apicem calyce coronata, in sicco nigro. Philippine Isl. (Cuma no. 832).

Ferns’ by

E. B. CopeEuanp.

With 3 figures.

Aspidium Sw.

1. Aspidium (Areypteris) Bryanti Copeland n. sp. Stipite 20—40em alto, valido, fusco, paleis sparsis patentibus vestito, alam inte- gram haud attenuatam basi truncatam ca. lcm latam utrinque ferente; fronde 30—50 cm longa, ovata, trifida cum lobis late- ralibus proximis vel saepius quinquefida cum lobis inferioribus remotis; parte apicali grandi, 20—30 cm longa, ca. 10 cm lata, acuminata, integra vel subrepanda, papyracea, glabra; lobis lateralibus similibus, minoribus, 10—18 cm longis, 5—7 em latis; venis primariis curvatis, fere marginem attingentibus,

1) The manuscript of the diagnoses of Philippine ferns here printed was sent by Mr. Coprranp to Geheimrat Eneuer for publication; as the plants in question were from the Philippines, and as the author desired a speedy appearance of his paper, Geheimrat Enctrr gave the manuscript to me. The originals of CopeLann’s novelties I have not seen. The diagnoses and the annotations are printed exactly as they were given me, and the author, who desired that they should be published in the form in which they were sent, is alone responsible for them. For editorial reasons the Latin names of localities have been translated into English. The Editor,

176 EF. B. Copenanp:

venulis transversalibus arcuatis, conspicuis connexis; areolis majoribus reguaribus in minores irregulares venulas liberas includentes divisis; soris praecipue in series dua inter venas primarias instructis; indusio nullo vel fugaci.

Negros Isl., near the Gimogon River, on the ground in the woods (Coprnand no. 82).

Cum A. vasto Blume nec non Polypodio dilatato Wall. similitudinem habet; in utroque genere species nova.

2. Aspidium (Areypteris) lamaoense Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate adscendente; stipite 15—25 cm alto, recto, ad basin paleas lanceolatas parvas ferente, sursum costisque minute fibrillosis; fronde 15—25em longa, deltoidea, plerumque trifoliata; pinna apicali 10—15 cm longa, saepius deltoidea, profunde tripartita, parte mediali 2—3 cm lata, acuminata, integra, herbacea, glabra, segmentis lateralibus proximis, 6—10 cm longis; pinnis lateralibus brevi-petiolulatis, ca. 10 cm longis, furcatis, seg- mentis inferioribus distantibus; venis primariis marginem vix attingentibus; areolis venulas liberas includentibus; soris co- piosis irregulariter dispersis, orbicularibus vel elongatis, nun- quam indusiatis, laete rubris.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Batain, near the Lamao River, on stones in a brook (CopELAND no. 223).

Ob colorem sororum egregium. Pinna apicalis rarius in- tegra; vel inter eam et laterales furcatas utrinque pinna integra interposita.

3. Aspidium (Areypteris) Whitfordi Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate suberecto, brevissimo, dense squamoso; stipite 20— 30 em alto, deorsum fuseo, paleis linearibus vestito, sursum stramineo- brunneo, glabro; fronde 30--40 cm longa, deltoidea, acuminata, papyracea, glabra, olivaecolore, pagina superiore venulis albidis laete reticulata; parte apicali pinnatifida, segmentis late cre- natis et obscure serratis; pinnis liberis utrinque ca. 6, erecto- patentibus, acuminatis, lanceolatis, plus minus 4/, ad costam in lobis oblongis obtusis integris vel serratis pinnatifidis, inferioribus petiolulatis, infimis deltoideis cum pinnula una basiscopica libera 8 cm longa pinnae superiori simili; venulis laxe anastomosantibus, liberis inclusis carentibus; soris orbicularibus vel oblongis, irre- culariter adspersis nec costae approximatis, exindusiatis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataén, near the Lamao River, 500 m.s.m. (Waitrorp n. 201).

Ferns. WG

4. Aspidium (Sagenia) persoriferum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate adscendente, brevi; stipite 40—60cm alto, stramineo vel brunneo, deorsum paleis arcuatis, lanceolatis, acuminatis, 12 mm longis vestito, sursum rhachique glabro; fronde 30—50 cm longa, ovata, pinnata, sterili ampliore; parte apicali ca. 25cm longa, 7 cm lata, acuminata, integra vel subrepanda, subcoria- cea, glabra; pinnis lateralibus ca. 3-jugatis, sessilibus, erecto- patentibus, subarcuatis, lanceolatis, 15—20 cm longis; pinnis fertilibus minoribus, ca. 10cm longis, 2. cm latis, obscure cre- natis, infimis petiolulatis; venis primariis fere marginem attingentibus; areolis irregularibus, venulas liberas includen- tibus; soris magnis in series duas inter venas primarias in- structis, totam paginam fere complentibus; indusio reniformi tenaci adhaerente.

Mindanao Isl., Proy. Davao, near Catalona (CopELAND no. 929).

Ab A. stifolio Mett. cui proximum differt margine haud lobata.

5. Aspidium (Sagenia) heterodon Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate erecto, lignoso; stipite 15—20 cm alto, glabrescente, utrinque alam sursum 5mm latam deorsum attenuatam ferente; fronde 20—30cm alta, tri- vel quinquepartita, herbacea, glabra; parte apicali oblanceolata, 4—5 cm lata, acuminata, in dentes informes 0—10 mm altos serrata; lobis lateralibus minoribus, erecto- patentibus, obscurius serratis; venis primariis marginem attin- gentibus; areolis irregularibus venulas liberas includentibus; soris Magnis, secus venas primarias seriatis; indusio reniforml, persistente.

Mindanao Isl., Proy. Davao, near Catalona, on the ground in the woods (Coprnanp no. 951).

Ab A. decurrente Presl, cui affine, differt statura minore, textura tenuiore, margine profunde serrata, praecipueque rhizo- mate erecto. An forma simplex Aspidi: pteropus?

Gymnopteris Bernh.

1. Gymnopteris inconstans Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate late repente, 1—3mm crasso, squamuloso; stipite frondis sterilis 1—3 cm alto, tenui, viridi, squamuloso vel glabro, frondis fertilis 3—10cm alto, erecto, filiformi, sursum glabro; fronde sterili

178 E. B. Copenann:

rarius simplici, plerumque pinnata, 4—8 (varius ultra) cm longa, lineari, lanceolata, oblanceolata, vel ovata, lamina mem- branacea, glabra; pinna terminali vulgo valde producta, an- gusta, prolifera; pinnis lateralibus 2—6-jugatis, erecto-paten- tibus, vulgo obovatis, rarius orbicularibus vel lanceolatis, obtusis, integris vel rarius serratis, sessilibus, plus minus decurrentibus; venis inconspicuis, areolis parcis, venulis inclusis carentibus; fronde fertili lineari; pinnis 2—4-jugatis, remotis, infimis in- terdum petiolulatis, orbicularibus vel oblongis, integris, 1—4 mm longis; venulis parcis vel nullis; pagina tota sporangiis obtecta.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Lamao River, on moist stones (CopELAND no. 251, Merri no. 3128).

This exceedingly variable fern is locally common, fruiting throughout the year. It completely covers boulders in the beds of the Lamao and its branches. Its small size and individually lax but collectively dense habit distinguish it well from all of its pinnate relatives.

Arthropteris J. Sm.

1. Arthropteris glabra Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate tenui, scan- dente, paleis nigris adpressis vel basibus earum sparse vestito; stipite brevissimo, 1—2mm supra rhizoma articulato; fronde 20— 30cm alta, 5—7ecm lata; pinnis ca. 8mm latis, obtusis vel superioribus subacutis, obscure crenatis, subauriculatis, papyraceis, glabris, siccis viridibus; soris orbicularibus a mar- gine remotis; indusio sinu angusto affixo, diu persistente.

Palauan Is]., near Ewiig River, on the trunks of trees (Merritt no. 740).

Filix a speciebus affinibus pinnis glabris et indusiis per- sistentibus valde distincta.

Nephrolepis Schott.

1. Nephrolepis barbata Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, sub- erecto, radices suffulcientes multas emittente; stipitibus con- fertis suberectis, validis, 10 —15 em altis, deorsum squamulis lanceolatis fuscis hyalino-marginatis vestitis, sursum glabre- scentibus; fronde lineari, 50cm vel ultra longa, 8 em lata, pinnata; rhachi brunnea, nitente, squamulis minutis deorsum patentibus sparse vestita; pinnis majoribus sterilibus 35 =< 10 mm, acutis, integris, fertilibus 50 > 7mm, acuminatis, apices versus

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plerumque serratis, ambabus basi inferne rotundatis superne acute auriculatis, subarcuatis, glabris, subcoriaceis, deorsum diminutis et rotundatis; soris submarginalibus; indusio orbicu- lari, nigro laete brunneo-marginato, sinu lobis obtecto.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Todaya, on the trunks of trees, 1100 m. s. m. (CopELanD no. 1286).

Near N. rufescens, from which it is distinguished by its slenderness better than by the usually absolutely glabrous pinae.

Oleandra Cav.

1. Oleandra ecolubrina (Blanco) Copeland. Rhizomate lignoso, 4—7mm crasso, suberecto, ramoso, paleis squarrosis densissime obtecto quarum bases peltatae, atrae sed brunneo-marginatae, imbricatae, persistentes sunt, apices distantes vel recurvati, aci- culares, 2—3 mm longi, decidui; stipite apud frondem ipsam articulato frondibus verticillatis, 15—20 cm longis, ca. 2 em latis, sursum latioribus abrupte contractis et caudatis, deorsum sensim angustatis, integris, vix sub lente interdum cartilagineo-mar- ginatis, papyraceis, pilis albidis ciliatis, eisdem laminis sparse, costis dense vestitis; soris irregulariter ordinatis; indusiis albido- marginatis, sinubus fere carentibus, parvis. Blechnum Colu- brinum Blanco, Flora de Filipinas p. 834, 1837.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Batain, Mt. Mariveles, 1000 m.s. m. (Coprtanp no. 1381, Merrit no. 3238, Wauirrorp n. 248).

Because of the “Fructificaciones en dos lineas paralelas, y aproximadas 4 Ja costilla de la fronde”, Bianco ascribed this fern to Blechnum. His description is so vague I would not think of displacing another name for his, but as this species is new to science, and agrees with the few details in Bianco’s description, and we know that he had plants from Mt. Mari- veles, I think it better to get rid of a lost name by rehabili- tating his than to uitroduce a new one.

Davallia Sm.

1. Davallia (Prosaptia) contigua Sw. var. monosora Copeland n. var. Rhizomate brevi, repente, paleis fusco-brunneis, lanceo- latis, acutis, ciliatis vestito; frondibus caespitosis, pendentibus, linearibus, majoribus 35> 3cm, pinnatis; stipite ca. 4cm alto nigrescente, rhachique paleis minutis, fuscis, angustis vestitis; pinnis coriaceis, linearibus, medio 1, 2mm latis, deorsum sen-

180 E. B. Copevanp:

sim in dentes latos diminutis; costa simplici subsquamulosa, inconspicua; soro ad apicem pinnae solitario.

Mindanao Isl, Mt. Apo, 1600 m. s. m. on the mossy trunks of trees (CoprLanp no. 1013).

This var. is more slender and the pinnae are decidedly finer and closer together than in the .type. A pinna is very rarely found bearing two sori, but the var. and the type (D. contigua) seem to maintain their distinctness when growing in the forest side by side.

2. Davallia (Prosaptia) exaltata Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, ascendente, paleis brunneis, linearibus, 6 mm longis dense vestito; frondibus confertissimis, pendentibus, deorsum atte- nuatis, sessilibus, majoribus 500> 9mm, parte tertia inferiore sterili, vix ad rhachin pinnatifidis; rhachi 0,8 mm lata, viridi, squamulis parvis, parcis, plerumque distantibus vestita; seg- mentis inaequilateraliter triangularibus, coriaceis, obtusis, planis, elabris, infra punctulatis; venis invisibilibus; soris ad apices segmentorum solitariis.

Mindanao Isl., Mt. Apo, 1800 m.s.m., on the mossy trunks of trees, in a moist forest (CoprLann no. 1006).

Young fronds are remarkably similar to Polypodiwm cu- cullatum, which often grows in the same clusters, with the fronds mixed. The nearest relative is doubtless D. Mrederici et Pauli Christ of the same formation on the mountains of Celebes, a much smaller fern, with rhachis beset with broad, appressed _ scales.

3. Davallia Wagneriana Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate late scandente, ralido, paleis brunneis, lanceolatis, acuminatis, adpressis dense vestito; stipite valido, deorsum squamoso, sursum, rhachique crassa subalata glabris; fronde 20—25 em alta, 10—15 cm lata, late lanceolata, glabra, coriacea, fertili quam_ sterilis tenuiore, subtripinnatifida; pinnis infimis sequentibus aequa- libus, deorsum ad rhachin (ipsarum) in pinnulas distinetas pinnatifidas aequales divisis, sursum in segmenta acute dentata late linearia incisis; soris saepius altioribus quam latis mar- ginem rarius attingentibus.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Todaya, 1100 m.s. m., on high trees in the forest (CopELanpd no. 1300).

This fern is nearest D. Lobbiana Moore, of Borneo, but is not at all deltoid, and the sori are usually deeper than wide,

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Lindsaya Dry.

1. Lindsaya Merrillii Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate valido, scan- dente, rufo-brunneo, nitente, squamulis ferrugineis patentibus vestito vel subglabro; stipitibus 2—5 cm altis, validis, sub- squamulosis, sursum rhachique stramineis; fronde ca. 80 x 4 em, pinnata; pinnis alternantibus rarius oppositis, inferioribus petio- latis, majoribus 22mm latis, 9mm altis (apud rhachin), dimi- diatis, basibus valde attenuatis, apice saepius acuto, margine infra integra, supra inciso-crenata, membranaceis, gilabris; venis liberis; soris lobos subterminantibus.

Mindoro Isl, Baco River, on the trunks of trees in a moist forest (Murritt no. 1774 type); Luzon Is]., Prov. Benguet, Sablan (Eumer no. 6124).

2. Lindsaya gracillima Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, sub- terraneo; stipitibus dense fasciculatis, erectis, brunneis, sub- glabris, 5 cm altis; fronde pinnata anguste lineari, ca. 3209 mm, glabra; pinnis alternantibus, petiolatis, triangularibus vel rhom- boideis, 4mm latis, 3mm altis, deorsum diminutis, infra rectis integris, supra rotundatis, integris vel sterilibus profunde cre- natis, venis liberis, flabellatis; textura herbacea; soris continuis vel subinterruptis, marginalibus.

Luzon Isl., Caraballo Sur, on shady ground, 800 m. s. m. (Merritt no. 287).

By far the most slender species.

3. Lindsaya cultrata Sw., var. varia Copeland n. var. A typo differt fronde stipiteque multo minoribus, textura membranacea, pinnarum formaque variabilissima.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Benguet, Baguio, growing on stones near brooks (Eimer no. 6003 type, Torrrva no. 191 and no. 198).

Different plants are exceedingly variable in the shape of the pinnae, which, as a rule, are strongly adscendent. One re- markable and not infrequent form has them falcate, with a single composite sorus occupying the concave, contracted upper edge, flanked at each side by a tooth. They are always broadest next the rachis. The color is pale, sometimes even yellowish. Beside entire pinnae, there are variously incised ones, some- times suggesting L. Loheriana Christ, which they resemble in all respects, except that they are not deeply bifid. Infrequent, large forms intergrade insensibly with ZL. caltrata.

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4. Lindsaya apoensis Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate scandente, ferru- gineo, subglabro, 1 mm erasso; stipitibus rectis vel flexuosis, validis, 12—18 em altis, deorsum fuscis, sursum rhachique viridibus, subglabris; fronde ca. 20> 6cm, apice decidua, pinnata; pinnis brevi-petiolatis, glabris herbaceis, majoribus 40 >< 7mm, infra arcuatis, supra in lobos irregulares, ad apices pinnarum longiores plerumque lineares incisis; venis liberis vel in soris confluentibus; soris parvis, suborbicularibus, lobos sub- terminantibus. (Plate IV, Fig. A.)

Mindanao Isl, Mt. Apo, on the trunks of trees in a moist forest, 1600 m.s.m. (CopeLand no. 1181 type, Dr Vore and Hoover no. 365).

Near L. (Odontoloma) repens, but judging from the two independent collections of different years, from somewhere in the same great forest, the conspicuous differences are constant.

5. Lindsaya montana Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate breyissimo, re- pente, squamulis ferrugineis obtecto, stipitibus fasciculatis, 1—>5 em altis, tenuibus, flexuosis, deorsum rufo-fuscis, sursum rhachique stramineis, subglabris; fronde 3—6cm alta, 1,5 em lata, pinata; pinnis petiolatis, 9><6 mm, inferioribus valde deflexis, semiorbiculatis, infra reflexo-arcuatis, supra rotun- datis, integris vel incisis, pinnis superioribus adscendentibus, basibus acutis, membranaceo-coriaceis; venis liberis, flabellatis; soris plerumque continuis, submarginalibus.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Batain, Mt. Mariveles, on the ground, 1100 m. s. m. (CopELAND no. 230).

Near L. coneinna, but differs in the reflexed, firmer and much deeper pinnae, often deepest near their apex, and in the much shorter fronds.

Loxogramme Presl.

1. Loxogramme parallela Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, re- pente, paleis cinereo-fuscis, lanceolatis, acuminatis vestito; frondibus linearibus, ca. 15 em altis, 6mm latis, erectis, sub- rectis, acuminatis, integris, sensim ad bases subsessiles atte- nuatis, coriaceis, glabris; costa deorsum conspicua, venis immersis; soris oblongis, utrinque uniseriatis, costae approxi- matis et ei fere parallelis.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Benguet, Mt. Sanecto Tomas (Kummer

no. 6569).

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Hemionitis L.

1. Hemionitis gymnopteroidea Copeland n. sp. Caudice erecto, brevi, apice squamoso; fronde sterili sessili vel subsessili, 7—17 cm longa, 2,5—5cm lata, oblanceolata, obtusa vel acuta, margine nimis ampla, repanda, basi lata vel angustata, papy- raceo-herbacea, maculata, glabra vel costa squamulosa; venis primariis fere nee omnino marginem attingentibus, venulis liberis inclusis copiosis; stipite frondis fertilis 5—15 cm alto, deorsum vel ubique paleis lanceolatis subulatis distantibus vestito; fronde anguste lineari, 5—10cm longa, 2—4mm lata, interdum interrupta; venis soviferis utrinque 1—38, costae pa- rallelis, subanastomosantibus; pagina tota mox sporangiis ob- tecta.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Batain, near Lamao River, on the evound in a forest (Coprranp without number, type, Merrmt, no. 3113, Barnes F. B. no. 166).

This fern is not, as our collections would indicate, at all local. It is very variable in stature, color of fronds and paleae, and form of sterile fronds, but is constant in the very narrow fertile frond and copious free veinlets in the sterile, which distinguish it from H. Zollingers.

Forma major: stipite frondis sterilis 1—4 em alto, squamoso; fronde 10 —25 em longa, basi attenuata.

Cum typo speciei (Coprianp no. 1398).

Asplenium L.

1. Asplenium subnormale Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, re- pente, uni- vel paucifoliato; stipite 1,5— (rarissime) 8 cm alto, atro-fusco, sursum glabro; rhachi sursum vel ubique viridi; fronde anguste ovata, acuta, glabra, pinnata; pinnis ca. 6-jugatis, inferioribus stipitatis, vulgo trapezoideis, membranaceis, ob- tusis vel subacutis, crenatis, parte basiscopica apud rhachin ad costam excisa, parte acroscopica rhachi parallela; soris angustis. (Plate IV, Fig. B.)

Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Lamao River, on wet earth (CopeLaND no. 236, type, no. 1395).

In spite of the green rhachis, this is probably a repre- sentative of the polymorphous Trichomanes group. As is to be expected here, it resembles A. normale Don more than it

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does typical 7richomanes. Most specimens are less than 10 cm high, including the stipe.

2. Asplenium Toppingianum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate repente,

squamis lanceolatis, tenuibus, brunneis vestito; stipite 3—8 em alto, deorsum brunneolo-squamoso, sursum rhachique viridibus, elabrescentibus; fronde 10—15 em alta, 2—2,5 em lata, herbacea,

elabra, acuminata, sursum ad rhachin late alatam incisa, de-

orsum pinnatam; pinnis auriculatis, serratis, oblongis, obtusis, inferioribus deflexis; soris rectis vel valde athyriformibus.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Benguet, Baguio (Toppina no. 284, type, Kimer no. 5787).

A. Toppingianum var. mixtum Copeland n. var. A typo differt statura majore, pinnis potius crenatis quam serratis, et praecipue pinnis infimis multo majoribus pinnatifidis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Benguet, Baguio, with the type, (Torpina no. 194).

The type and variety are very distinct in appearance, and | was at first inclined to regard them as different ferns; but Kimer’s more recent collection connects them fully.

The relationship of this Asplendwm is rather mixed. The half-green stipe and rhachis strongly suggests the “viride” group, and the shape of the pinnae points toward Trzchomanes. Judging by the description, it differs from <A. Loherianum Christ, from the same locality, in its larger size, more erect bearing, long stipe, auriculate pinnae and non-rooting apex.

[ts most remarkable feature is the form of the sori, which are most often confined to the one side of the vein, but by no means infrequently are bent across it into the form of a broad horseshoe. But for the evident nearer affinity to A. viride, and the absence of near relatives in Athyrium, | would place it in the latter genus. The texture of the paleae furnishes no adequate or reliable basis for a generic differen- tiation, and the holding of Athyriwm as a distinct genus seems to me more violent than practical.

3. Asplenium epiphytieum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate scandente, squamulas minutas, parcas ferente; stipite distante, squamulis minutis, ferrugineis vestito, ca. 8em alto; fronde typica simp- lici, 20—30em alta, ca. 4em lata, membranacea, acuminata, basi obtusa vel acuta, margine crenato vel potius serrato; costa

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valida, squamulosa; lamina glabra, venis conspicuis, plerisque fureatis, fere transversis; soris linearibus, nee costam nec mar- ginem attingentibus. Sunt etiam frondes plantarum infantum ! bi-vel tri-pinnati-dissectae, nee nonnullae mediae, sursum simplices, deorsum dissectae.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Mungalaion, on the trunks of trees, in a forest near the sea (CopELAND no. 664).

This fern differs from <A. vittaeforme Cay. in the thinner texture, many forked veins and chaffy stipe; and from A. seo- lopendriordes J. Sm. in the almost horizontal veins and toothed margin. Warsura collected A. vettaeforme near Davao. And a fern collected by Dr Voru and Hoovur no. 329, from Mt. Apo, probably at about 1800m, is nearer to A. scolopendrioides but the indusium leaves no prominent line when it dehisces: this line is very evident on specimens collected by Merri. in Mindoro.

4. Asplenium apoense Copeland sp. n. Rhizomate crasso, brevi, erecto; stipite 1—5 cm alto, valido, squamoso; fronde 20 35 cm alta, 15—2,5cm lata, integra, acuta, deorsum sensim in sti- pitem attenuata, lamina coriacea, glabra; costa valida, squamosa; venis inconspicuis, erecto-patentibus, plerumque fureatis; soris linearibus, a costa ?/, ad marginem extensis.

Mindanao Isl., Mt. Apo, epiphyte, 1800 m. s. m. (CoprLanp no. 1108).

Differs from A. ensiformis Wall. of India in the scaly costa, non-acuminate apex, and linear sori, often touching the costa but not close to the margin.

5. Asplenium insigne Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, squamis brunneis, magnis dense vestito; stipite valido, fusco-vel atro- viridi, subglabro, 40—50 em alto; fronde plusquam 60 em alta, 30cm lata, pinnata; pinnis plusquam 12-jugatis, stipitatis, ca. 20 >< 3,5 em, lanceolatis, acuminatis, subserratis, coriaceo-herba- ceis, cinereo-viridibus, glabris, subobliquis, parte basiscopica basi cuneata, acroscopica truncato-cuneata; venis obliquis, ple- rumque fureatis, haud inconspicuis; soris latis, prope costam, medio ad marginem extensis, satis regularibus.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, on the stones of the River Sibulan, 700 m. s. m. (CopELanD no. 983).

1) “juvenilium”. Kd,

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186 FE. B. Coprtanp:

Near A. persicifolium, in spite of the grey and almost coriaceous fronds.

6. Asplenium hirtum Kaulf., var. repressum Copeland n. var. A typo differt frondibus minoribus, vix 20e¢m altis, fere sessi- libus, et pinnis obtusis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Batain, Mt. Mariveles, exposed to strong winds, 1200 m. s. m. (Merritt no. 3212).

Diplazium Sw.

1. Diplazium palauanense Copeland n. sp. Stipite valido, 30 —40 em alto, pedem versus nigro nigroque-squamoso, sursum stramineo vel brunneo, rhachique glabris; fronde 30 —60 cm alta, pinnata, pinna apicali lateralibus simili; pinnis alternantibus, remotis, ca. 6-jugatis, majoribus 30 cm longis, 25-—30 mm latis, acutis, obscure serratis, coriaceis, glabris, inferioribus in stipites breves subsymmetrice contractis, superioribus rhachi adnatis; venis 2—3-fureatis; soris linearibus, a margine remotis.

Palauan Isl., on the ground in the forest, 500 m. s. m. (Merritt no. 746).

Nearest D. bantamense Blume, but larger, with more numerous, narrower, and not entire pinnae, and a space be- tween the margin and the ends of the sori.

Callipteris.

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1. Callipteris pariens Copeland n. sp. Caudice valido erecto, nigro, paleis lanceolatis, 8mm longis, fuscis vestito; frondibus con- fertis; stipite canaliculato, ca. 35 em alto, deorsum subsquamoso, nigrescente, sursum viridi; rhachi squamulis minutis vestita; pinnis brevi-pedicellatis, ca. 2-jugatis, deorsum majoribus, ovatis, acuminatis, ad bases rotundatis, imtegris, subcoriaceis, glabris; pinna terminali lateralibus simili; axillis sursum vivi- paro-bulbiferis; venis satis distinctis, prope costam 1-fureatis, extra soros anastomosantibus; soris diplazoideis, linearibus, rectis, a costa ?/,; ad marginem extensis.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Todaya, on the ground in the woods (Coprianp no. 1287).

The young plants cling in the axils of the pinnae even after they have five well grown simple leaves and numerous roots, all free from the ground. Fronds about 5dm high by

2 dm wide,

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Blechnum L.

1. Blechnum egregium Copeland n. sp. Stipitibus nidiformi-con- fertis, 10 20 em altis, validis, brunneis, pedibus nigris, paleis atris 20— 25mm longis, 0,5 mm latis dense praecipue deorsum vestitis; fronde ca. Im alta, 30cm lata, pinnata, subbiforme, elabra; pinnis acuminatis, serratis, sursum confluentibus, medio rhachi late adnatis sed vero distinetis, deorsum ad auriculas subremotas sensim diminutis, fertilibus coriaceis, 15 cm longis, ad rachin 15—20 mm latis, lineari- vel caudiformi-contractis, patentibus vel recurvatis, sterilibus tenuioribus, 15 mm_ latis; venula tmaquaque in dentem acutum percurrente; soris con- tinuis costalibus, apices angustatas pinnarum versus paginas totas fere complentibus; indusiis coriaceis persistentibus.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Sibulan River, on shady eround near brooks, 500m s. m. (Copetann no. 1514).

Sterile fronds of this elegant fern are common along ereeks near Todaya, but fruiting fronds were encountered but onee. It is quite intermediate between the old genera slechnum and Lomaria (Stegania R. Br.), and amply sup- ports Drers’ judgment in combining them. The young fronds remain a long time red.

Drymoglossum Presl.

ie Drymoglossum confertum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate tenui, repente, intricato, squamulis parvis, tenuissimis, brunneis, lanceolatis, acuminatis vestito; frondibus brevi-stipitatis, con- fertis; fronde sterili elliptica, crassa, glabra, integra, cordata, apice rotundata, venis anastomosantibus areolas parcas confi- cientibus, venulis liberis inclusis nullis; fronde fertili lmeari- oblanceolata, in stipitem attenuata, apice rotundata, soris in medio disco lateris inter costam et marginem, superficialibus, sursum postremo totam paginam complentibus, paraphysibus invisis.

Mindanao Isl, Prov. Davao, Catalona, on the trunks of trees, in moist forests (CopeLanD no. 942).

Stipe 1—7mm long; sterile fronds at most 18 >< 13 mm, fertile 25><3,5mm. The dense layer of small leaves entirely covers the trunk and the network of rhizomes. This seems very distinet from any Drymoglossum hitherto known.

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Christopteris Copeland n. gen.

Rhizomate repente, stipitibus ab eo articulatis; frondibus valde biformibus, sterilibus isosceli-triangularibus amplis, fer- tilibus in segmenta linearia tripartitis; venis ubique anastomo- santibus, venis liberis inclusis; soris linearibus costis proximis parallelis, paginas totas postremo complentibus, paraphysibus carentibus.

This genus is founded on a plant collected on Mt. Mari- veles by Dr. Wuitrorp and myself, which I believe to be identical with that described by Curisr from sterile material, of Loner’s Benguet collection, as Polypodium (Phymatodes) Sa- gitta. The resemblance of the sterile fronds to P. spectrum Kaulf. is indeed very close, but the character of the fertile frond shows that the real place of the fern is in the Taeneti- deae, with Drymoglossum and Platytaenia. The triangular frond is pteridioid in aspect, and the margin of very young fronds is occasionally inflexed, but not normally so. The genus dedi- cated to Dr. H. Curisr, in appreciation of his valuable and ex- tensive work on the ferns of this region.

1. Christopteris sagitta (Christ, Bull. Herb. Boissier 6. (1898), 199) Copeland. Planta vegetativa ut a Christ deseripta, sed vero paleis rhizomatis ca. 8 mm longis; fronde fertili ad basin in segmenta erecto-patentia tria divisa, segmento medio 8—15 cm alto, ca. 3mm lato, lateralibus paulo brevioribus.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Benguet, La Trinidad on calcareous stones (Loner without number), Prov. Bataan, Mt. Mariveles (CopeLanp), on the mossy trunks of trees (Waurrrorp no. 321).

Polypodium L.

1. Polypodium Merrillii Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, erecto, paleis parvis brunneis vestito; fronde minuta, sessili vel in stipitem brevem attenuata, lineari-oblanceolata, obtusa, integra, coriacea, pilis sparsis brevibus, cinnamomeis, praecipue ad paginam superiorem marginemque vestita; costa conspicua, venis simplicibus immersis; soris superficialibus, costalibus, orbicularibus, magnis, quam media lamina latioribus, igitur in seriem unam sinuosam instructis, ad frondem unam quam- que ca. 6.

Paragua Isl, on stones by a brook (Mmrritt no. 754).

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This is the smallest Polypodium. The largest fronds are 23mm long and less than 2mm broad. The caudices are less than 5mm high, and, including the leaf-bases, 1,5 mm thick.

2. Polypodium pleiosoroides Copeland n. sp. Caudice brevi, re- pente, squamulis late lanceolatis acuminatis, stramineis vestito ; stipite tenui, 2—4cm longo, pilis stramineis 0,4mm_ longis, divergentibus dense vestito; fronde lanceolata, 10—15 cm alta, 10—15 mm lata, utrinque attenuata, coriacea, ambabus faciebus elabra, margine praecipue deorsum sinuato, pilos breves, par- cissimos ferente; nervis lateralibus (totis) liberis, immersis, m- conspicuis, pinnatis vel ca. 4-furcatis; soris rotundis, magnis, superficialibus, vix confluentibus, in 1—3 lineas irregulares instructis vel potius sparsis, receptaculis oblongis.

Mindanao Isl, Mt. Apo, on the mossy trunks of trees, 1800 m. s. m. (Copenanp no. 1011).

A P. pleiosoro Mett., in Tahiti et Ulaitea lecto, cui affine, squamis rhizomatis latioribus, fronde oculo nudo ubique glabra et soris magnis satis distinctum.

3. Polypodium gracillimum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate repente vel adscendente, paleis minutis, fuscis, lanceolatis vestito; fron- dibus confertissimis, ubique glabris, in segmentis minutis, acutis remotis, erecto-patentibus, decurrentibus, alternantibus fere ad rhachin pinnatifidis; rhachi viridi utrinque alata; soro in uno quoque segmento uno, medio dorsali; lamina segmenti conduplicata, parte inferiore sorum protegente.

Mindanao Isl., Mt. Apo, on the mossy trunks of trees, in a moist forest, 1800 m. s. m. (Copenanp no. 1007).

Larger fronds 12cm long, 4mm wide, almost sessile. The very small and widely separated segments give the frond the aspect of a leafy liverwort. It grows with its nearest relative, P. cucullatum Nees.

4. Polypodium macrum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, erecto, radicibus, basibus frondium emortuarum squamulisque fuscis densissime obtecto; frondibus confertis, brevi-stipitatis, lineari- lanceolatis, curvis, acutis, pinnatis; stipite fusco-nigro, pilis concoloribus 1mm longis vestito, rhachi eosdem sparsius ferente, lamina glabriuscula; pinnis angustis, subacutis, undu- latis, subfaleatis, decurrentibus, sursum confluentibus, deor- sum remotis, minusculis; soris ellipticis vel subrotundis, ad

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apices venularum simplicium, margini quam costae propio- ribus.

Mindanao Isl, near Mt. Apo, on mossy trees, 1650 m. s.m. (Coprnanp no. 1016).

The larger fronds 25><2,5 cm, stipes 1—2,5 cm. This fern is very near Buiume’s P. subfaleatum and P. minutum: except for this affinity, and the apparent propriety of keeping all three species with the other pinnate Hupolypodiums of similar habit, the clothing of the rhizome with the irregularly broken bases of old stipes would remove it from the genus.

5. Polypodium (Goniophlebium) molliculum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate late repente, paleis parvis, subulatis, ferrugineis vestito; stipite ca. 10 cm alto, subrecto, glabrescente; fronde 15—20cm alta, 8em lata, pinnata; pinnis anguste lanceolatis, 6—8 mm latis, acutis, serratis vel basin versus ecrenatis, brevi- auriculatis, plus minus truneatis, sessilibus nee usquam ad- natis, herbaceis, brevi-sericeis; venis extra seriem costalem areolarum liberis; soris vix iImmersis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Benguet, Baguio, epiphyte on pine trees (ELMER no. 6506).

Nearest to P. Beddomet Baker, of Burmah, a much larger fern, with several rows of areolae, and the upper pinnae ad- nate to the rachis.

6. Polypodium (Phymatodes) rudimentum Copeland n. sp. khi- zomate late repente, tenui, paleis lineari-subulatis ferrugineo- brunnescentibus vestito; stipitibus 15—25 mm altis, erectis, rectis, filiformibus, glabris, stramineis; fronde orbiculari vel fertili saepius ovata, 10—20 mm longa, utrinque rotundata, integra vel tenuissime serrulata, glaberrima, coriacea; costa sub apice evanescente; venis occultis, irregulariter anastomo- santibus vel interdum liberis sed hamatis; soris parcis, sub- immersis, orbicularibus, utrinque uniseriatis, costae quam margini propioribus.

Luzon Is]., Prov. Benguet, Baguio, on moist stones (Eimer no. 6022).

This has the superficial aspect of an immature form of some larger and better differentiated fern: but I have been quite at a loss to find any larger species of which it could be imagined to represent a stage; and the absence of any

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hint of a disposition to become larger or less amorphous in the considerable amount of fertile material collected by Mr. Exuer speaks for its specific distinctness. It suggests P. nummularium in its shape and size, but even when the veins are free their mode of branching marks it unmistakably as a Phymatodes.

7. Polypodium (Phymatodes) validum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate brevi, crasso, paleis ovatis, adpressis, fuscis, obtusis, cordatis vel peltatis vestito; frondibus caespitosis, fere sessilibus, in- tegris, carnoso-coriaceis, fragilibus, lanceolatis, subacutis, de- orsum in stipitem alatum attenuatis; venis lateralibus primariis fere ad marginem manifestis, itemque venulis majoribus, ar- cuatis, costae parallelis; areolis primariis ca. 7-seriatis, venulas liberas utrinque includentibus, divisis; soris copiosis irregula- riter dispersis.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Sibulan River, on the stones of river banks, 500 m. s. m. (COPELAND no. 973).

Large fronds are 7dm long and more than 1dm wide; about 1/, of the length is usually the winged stipe. The Ba- gobo name is “borane”, applied to all ferns of similar shape and texture, terrestrial and epiphytic. The nearest species to this is probably P. punctatum L., which jis smaller, thinner and linear, and usually epiphytic. Broad ferns from Prov. Bataan, somewhat intermediate, are doubtfully referred to P. punctatum.

8. Polypodium (Selliguea) Elmeri Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate repente, valido, 5mm crasso; paleis 6mm longis, ovatis, acu- minatis, marginibus scariosis, basibus peltatis nigro-maculatis; stipitibus validis, glabris, fuscis vel atrescentibus, frondis ste- rilis 36 em alto, fertilis 15 20 cm alto; fronde sterili ovato- triangulari, ca. 10cm alta, 6—S8cem lata, obtusa, integra vel subsinuata, ad basin truncata, glabra, rigidissime coriacea; venis parallelis conspicuis, marginem attingentibus, venulis occultis; fronde fertili 10 cm alta, 4cm lata, acuta, subintegra, deorsum cuneata, coriacea; soris continuis, costam marginemque attin- gentibus, angustis.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Benguet, Mt. Sancto Tomas, epiphyte on pine trees (Eimer no. 6547).

This species is nearer P. vuleanicum Bl. than it is to P. caudiforme Bl., agreeing with the former in the dimorphous,

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rather obtuse, broad fronds, and broad paleae; but it is a much larger fern in all parts, and differs also in the exceedingly rigid sterile fronds-and continuous but low and compact sori.

Adiantum L.

1. Adiantum alatum Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate erecto, brevi; stipite ca. 10cm alto, ad basin ipsam paleas parcas angustas ferente, sursum rhachique petiolulisque fusco-atris, glabris, nitentibus, alam membranaceam 0,5 mm latam ubique feren- tibus; fronde 15—25cm longa, vel saepius apice nuda elon- gata et radicante, ca. 5cm lata, pinnata; pinnis plerumque horizontalibus, 2—-2,5 em longis, 1—1,5 em latis, glabris, papyra- ceis; margine inferiore integra, fere recta, margine acroscopica inferiori parallela, exterioreque rotundata incisis, soriferis, margine rhachiscopica plerumque rhachi parallela; venis per- conspicuis liberis; soris 5—10, angustis, rectis vel subcurvatis, latitudinem loborum aequantibus.

Luzon Isl., “Ad Reservationem silvestrem lamaoensem” 100 m. s. m. (CopeLanp no. 1399, type, no. 243); Culion Isl. (Mrrrwy no. 482).

Tais plant is very near to A. philippense, but differs in the shape of the pinnae, usually right-angled at the base, in their rather shorter petiolules, and very prominent venation, as well as in the winged stipe, rachis and petiolules. As far as I know, no description of A. pteropus R. Br., based on S. African material, has ever been published, and I do not know how completely it may resemble this plant.

Cheilanthes Sw.

1. Cheilanthes Boltoni Copeland n. sp. Stipitibus densissime caes- pitosis, atro-fuscis, pilos concolores sparsos ubique ferentibus, 1,5—3 cm altis; frondibus lineari-oblanceolatis, majoribus 16><1,5 em, bipimnatis; rhachi atro-fusca, subglabra, semi- cylindrica vel supra concava, angustissime alata; pinnis sub- sessilibus, remotis, membranaceo-coriaceis, glabris, humidis planis, sursum ubi majoribus 8 >< 6mm, deorsum sensim dimi- nutis; pinnulis 1—5-jugatis, ovatis, minutis, crenulatis; soris marginalibus; indusiis interruptis.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Malalag, on stones near the sea (CopeLanD no. 616).

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This Cheilanthes has the dry, aspect of many species of the arid southwest of the United States. The frond is widest 3/, of the way to the top. It bears the name of Governor Bouron of Davao, in acknowledgment of his great assistance to my work in his district. ~

Histiopteris Agardh.

1. Histiopteris montana Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate late repente, 4mm crasso, squamulis minutis fuscis obtecto; stipite 10— 20cm alto, erecto, subrecto, atro-brunneo, deorsum squamuloso, sur- sum rhachique glabris, validis; fronde deltoidea, 15 —30 cm alta, interdum quam alta latiore; pinnis infimis vel inferioribus pinnatis; pinnulis sinuatis vel pinnatifidis, infimis rhachi ap- proximatis nee ei adnatis; segmentis ultimis plerumque trian- eulari-ovatis, obtusis, integris, valde coriaceis, glabris, infra elaucis; venulis supra et infra exstantibus, conspicuis, anas- tomosantibus, marginem versus liberis; soris latis, continuis vel interruptis; segmentis ob marginem ubique inflexam vulgo lomarioideis.

Mindanao Isl., Mt. Apo (Copeianp no. 1049 type, Dz VorE and Hoover no. 332).

Different from H. incisa in stature, in the pinnae de- creasing in size uniformly from the lowest upward, in texture, in the raised venation, and in the very broad sori.

Dicranopteris Bernh.

1. Dieranopteris dolosa Copeland n. sp. Rhizomate repente, Ca. 10 mm crasso, paleis fuscis, lanceolatis, subulatis, squarrosis vestito; stipite erecto, 1—2m alto, tereti, deorsum 10mm vel ultra crasso, squamoso, sursum glabrescente, atro -brunneo, rigidissimo; fronde ca. 1 m alta, deltoidea, pinnata, ad apicem pseudo-dichotoma; pinnis 8 —5- jugatis, infimis bipinnatis; ramis ordinis 3 partis inferioris frondis, ordinis 1 partis apicalis, iterum iterumque pseudo-dichotomis, flexilibus; divisionibus insequen- tibus pinnatis; pinnulis supra furcaturam ultimam utrinque 30—80, nec non infra eam multis, proximis, 10—12 mm longis, 2mm latis, obtusis, integris, basibus vix confluentibus, coriaceis, glabris vel glabrescentibus, infra glauco-azureis; rhachibus omnibus paleis brunneis vel albidis distantibus ves- titis; venulis simplicibus vel furcatis; sporangus 3—5, caducis.

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Luzon Isl., Prov. Bataan, Mt. Mariveles, 1400 m. s. m, (Copetand no. 212 type, Merritt no. 3237, Wurrrorp no. 249).

The stipe is so stiff it stings the hands to break it, making it a fit component of the dense, practically impenetrable brush over which the drooping ends of the fronds are gracefully deceptive. The upper part of the frond continues to grow while the lower is in fruit.

This species represents a new section of the genus, which may be called Protogleichenia. It represents an earlier stage in the development of dichotomy from a pinnate structure than any of the sections proposed by Drets in Engl. u. Prantl. Natiirl. Pflanz.-Fam. The accompanying diagram shows the plan of the frond.

Explanation of Plate IV.

A. Lindsaya apoense Copel. B. Asplenium subnormale Copel. Habitus. C. Dieranopteris dolosa Copel. Diagram.

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Sect. I. Palaemorpha King.

1. Ficus caudatifolia Warb. n.sp. Ramis teretibus 2—-3 mm crassis

glabris in sicco rufescentibus, innovationibus asperis, stipulis parvis 4mm longis caducis, petiolis 6—8em longis, 11/, mm latis lepidosis, foliis subpergamaceis lanceolatis fere symme- tricis apice longe cuspidatis basi subacutis margine integris 15—20 em longis, 4—6 cm latis, utrinque glabris supra in D,

sicco rufescentibus subtus pallidioribus, venis utrinque 4 basalibus 1/,—1/, folii attingentibus, lateralibus valde elevatis curvatis et ante marginem confluentibus, nervis interspersis

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horizontalibus vix debilioribus, reticulatione valde distincta et prominula, receptaculis axillaribus, pedunculis 8—10 mm longis vix 1mm latis pilis parvis densis asperis, bracteatis, recepta- culis globosis 8—10mm in diametro subasperis, ostiolo baud prominente neque immerso; perigonii laciniis glabris in floribus cecidioferis lineari-lanceolatis, in fl. o& latioribus; fl. ot praeter stamen rudimentum ovarii continentibus vel rarius diandris.

Middle Luzon, Polillo (Wars. no. 14038).

Die Art steht F. wrophylla Wall. sehr nahe, unterscheidet sich aber durch viel gréBere und lingere Blatter, sowie durch die weit gréferen Rezeptakeln.

2. Ficus mindanaensis Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus in sicco sul- catis 2—3 mm crassis junioribus dense pilosis mox glabris rufescentibus, stipulis 8mm longis lanceolatis deciduis tomen- tosis, petiolis 4—5 mm longis, 11/,—2 mm latis tomentosis, foliis pergamaceis late lanceolatis vix obliquis 10 —16 cm longis, 4—7cm latis apice longe mucronatis basi rotundatis margine integris supra glabris nitidis in sicco fuscescentibus subtus pallidioribus ferrugineo-tomentosis venis basalibus brevibus, lateralibus ca. 6 horizontalibus ad marginem arcuate conjunctis subtus valde prominentibus minoribus vix debilioribus inter- mixtis, reticulatione subtus prominula; receptaculis axillaribus, pedunculo ca. 5mm longo pilis aculeiformibus densis hispido, receptaculis globosis 11—12mm in diametro extus subasperis, ostiolo haud prominente neque impresso, florum Q perigoniis lacinius glabris linearibus, stylo glabro, stigmate capitato.

Mindanao Isl., Cotabato, on the beach (Wars. no. 14860).

Kine vermutlich der F. caudatifolia Warb. nahestehende, wahrscheinlich zur Sektion Palaeomorpha gehérige Art, durch die Behaarung der Blattunterseite leicht erkennbar.

Sect. I. Urostigma Gasparini.

1. Fieus Haenkei Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus 4mm latis in sicco fusco-cinereis glabris, stipulis persistentibus triangularibus acutis 15mm longis in sicco nigrescentibus glabris, foliis chartaceis fere sessilibus oblanceolatis ca. 20cm longis 4 em latis, apice acutis basi longe cuneatis demum truncatis vel subcordatis margine sinuatis vel undulate dentatis omnino glabris, supra in sicco nigrescentibus, subtus fuscis, venis utrinque ca. 12 parvis patulis vel curyatis ad marginem arcuate connexis.

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Receptaculis axillaribus vulgo binis breviter (3 mm) et tenuiter (1mm) pedunculatis pyriformibus 7—10mm longis, 5—7 mm latis basi bracteis 3 squamiformibus 2mm longis laxe cireum- datis, glabris, ostiolo subprominente, florum Q perigonii laci- niis lanceolatis glabris.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Laguna (Harnke without number).

Eine wahrscheinlich der £. theophrastiotides Seem. nahe- stehende Art.

No. 12470 meiner Sammlung, bei Manila in Montalban ge- sammelt, mit aéhnlichen, aber viel gréBberen und beim Trocknen griin gebliebenen blittern, gehért wahrscheinlich zu derselben Art, die Friichte sollen efbar sein.

2. Ficus malunuensis Warb. n. sp. Ramis glabris 5—6 mm crassis, medullosis in sicco subsulcatis, stipulis caducis 1—1!/, em longis lanceolatis griseo- vel subaureo-appresse tomentosis, petiolis 3—S8cm longis, 2—3mm latis, foliis coriaceis magnis glabris in sicco viridibus oblongo-ovatis basi rotundatis vel subtrun- catis apice rotundatis vel obtusis margine integris supra lucidis laevibus, subtus subasperis, 16 —26ecm longis, 8—14 em latis, venis utrinque 9—12 obliquis strictis ante marginem arcuate confluentibus, basi subtri- vel quinquenerviis, nervis tertiariis reticulatis subtus valde distinctis. Receptaculis axillaribus longissime pedunculatis, pedunculis 3—4em longis, 1—11/, em latis puberulis, apice incrassatis, 6—S mm infra apicem bracteis 3 squamiformibus pubescentibus basi in annulum connatis cir- cumdatis, receptaculis late ellipsoideis 2!/, em longis, 2 em latis extus puberulis, ostiolo minuto vix prominulo, floribus o mo- nandris perigonii laciniis cucullatis glabris et floribus Q et cecidioferis in eisdem receptaculis, perigonii laciniis late lan- ceolatis apice obtusis vel rotundatis, stylis in floribus Q lon- gissimis, stigmate vix incrassato longo papilloso.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Isabela, Malunt: (Wars. no, 11925). Eine durch die grofen Bliitter und die sehr lang gestielten, etwas linglichen Friichte sehr auffillige Urostigma- Art.

3. Fieus arayatensis Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus 2—3 mm latis glabris in sicco vix suleatis cinereis, stipulis late ovatis 3mm longis glabris, petiolis tenuibus 11/, —381/, em longis, 1mm latis basi erassioribus glabris, foliis pergamaceis oblanceolatis vel lanceolatis apice breviter apiculatis obtusis basi cuneatis acutis

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utrinque glabris laevibus supra nitidis 7—9cm longis, 3-—-4 cm latis, venis utrinque 12—14 tenuibus obliquis strictis ante marginem arcuate conjunctis, basalibus haud diversis, inter- spersis minoribus parallelis, nervis tertiariis reticulatis utrinque praesertim supra distinctis. Receptaculis axillaribus geminis piriformibus, pedunculis 11/,—2mm longis, ?/; mm _ crassis puberulis ad apicem minute bracteatis, receptaculis globosis in sieco luteis 4—5 mm in diametro, ostiolo subprominente; flori- bus o ignotis, Q et cecidioferis in iisdem receptaculis, peri- gonil lobis late lanceolatis glabris subacutis basi connatis, stylo brevi apice papilloso.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Pampanga, Mt. Arayat (Wars. no. 14035, 14036 and 14037).

Kine zur #. indica-Gruppe gehérige Form, aber durch die behaarten Rezeptakelstiele, die langen Blattstiele, die schmale Blattform sehr leicht kenntlich.

4. Fieus Vidaliana Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus glabris 4mm in diametro in sicco brunneis plane sulcatis, petiolis 5—5 cm longis, 11/, mm latis, foliis subcoriaceis glabris oblanceolatis apice apiculatis basi cuneatis demum subacutis vel rotundatis margine integris in sicco fuscescentibus subtus pallidioribus 12—17 cm longis, 4—7 em latis, costa et venis subtus flavidis prominentibus, venis utrinque ca. 8 patulis ante marginem arcuate conjunctis, nervis tertiariis reticulatis subtus promi- nulis. Receptaculis geminis in axillis sessilibus ebracteatis sed basi pilis ferrugineis minutis annulate circumdatis, glo- boso-ellipticis glabris, 2 em longis, 11/, em latis, ostiolo minute haud prominulo neque impresso, floribus G monandris peri- gonii laciniis cucullatis et floribus Q et cecidioferis in iisdem receptaculis, perigonii laciniis late lanceolatis obtusis, stylis in floribus Q longis, stigmate longo papilloso haud incrassato.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Batain, Morén (Wars. no. 14033).

Eine Urostigma-Art, die der F. Forstenii Migq. vielleicht am niichsten steht, charakteristisch ist bei den sitzenden Rezep- takeln das Fehlen der Brakteen sowie der Haarring an der Basis der Rezeptakeln.

Sect. I. Sycidium King. 1. Ficus blepharostoma Warb. n. sp. Ramulis fistulosis 3— 4mm erassis asperis, foliis alternantibus, stipulis deciduis lanceolatis

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acutis 7mm longis extus puberulis, petiolis 1—2 cm longis, 1—2 mm latis asperis, foliis membranaceis utrinque valde asperis oblongis usque ovatis apice acuminatis vel cuspidatis acutis basi rotundatis vel subeordatis margine remote dentatis 13—21 em longis, 5—10 cm latis, venis utrinque 5—6 obliquis paullo tantum curvatis, basalibus medium folium vix aequantibus; nervis tertiariis transversis vix prominulis. Receptaculis axil- laribus, in pedunculis 4 mm longis, 1 mm _ latis, subasperis haud bracteatis, globosis ca. lem in diametro, ostioli bracteis prominentibus lanceolatis ciliatis, floribus G et cecidioferis in iisdem receptaculis, Qt pro parte 1 stamen, pro parte praeterea ovarii rudimentum continentibus, perigonii laciniis 3— 5 gla- bris, florum cecidioferorum laciniis lanceolatis, stylo brevi glabro.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Tajabas, Sampaloc (Wars. no, 1295).

No. 16208 von den Sangir-Inseln ist sehr tihnlich, hat aber villig herzférmige breitere und stumpfere Blatter.

Die Art unterscheidet sich von I” heleropoda Miq. durch die abwechselnden Blitter und axilliren Rezeptakeln. Ks ist wegen der Inkonstanz des Ovarrudimentes in den mannlichen Bliiten ein Beispiel dafiir, dal die Sektion Palaeomorpha nicht aufrecht zu erhalten ist.

2. Fieus deeussata Warb. n. sp. Ramis crassis 5 —6 mm latis cavis

glabris junioribus scabris; foliis oppositis, stipulis caducis lan- ceolatis 5—6mm longis hispidis, petiolis 83 —7 em longis, 2mm latis, foliis late ovatis basi subcordatis apice obtuse acuminatis utrinque scaberrimis glabris 16— 21 cm longis, 10—13 em latis, 5—Tnerviis, venis lateralibus 5 utrinque patulis vix curvatis. Receptaculis e ligno vetere in tuberculis ramosis fasciculatis, pedunculis 1!/,—2 em longis, 1mm _ latis subscabris, prope apicem minute squamose bracteatis, receptaculis subdepresso - globosis ca. 1em in diametro vix scabridis, ostiolo distinete prominente; perigonii laciniis florum Q oblanceolatis obtusis prope apicem fimbriatis, stylo apice subinerassato haud bilobo infra apicem puberulo; floribus G et cecidioferis in recepta- culis exstantibus deficientibus.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Cagayan, Malaueg (Wars. no. 11789).

Kine durch die gegenstiindigen sehr rauhen, aber sonst kahlen, breiten und 5—Tnervigen Bliitter, die hohlen Stengel und die kleinen apicudat-kugeligen Rezeptakeln leicht erkenn- bare Art. Der Habitus spricht fiir eine Micus hispida nahe-

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stehende Covellia, doch haben die Q Bliiten ein tief geteiltes Perigon.

3. Fieus manilensis Warb. n. sp. Ramulis 3—4mm crassis albido - cinereis; innovationibus pilis parvis scabridis mox glabris, pe- tiolis ca. 2em longis, 7mm erassis, foliis oblongis 13—18 cm longis, 5—8em latis basi rotundatis apice cuspidatis utrinque scabridis ceterum glabris, margine integris haud sinuatis, ad basim subcuneatis, basi trinerviis, nervis basalibus lmbi me- dium attingentibus, venis lateralibus utrinque ca. 4 subcurvate ascendentibus ad marginem haud confluentibus, nervis tertiariis subtus prominulis. Receptaculis in axillis defoliatis binis vel in tuberculis fasciculatis globosis (4mm in diametro) longe pedunculatis seabridis, pedunculis pilis minutis scaberulis 10—14 mm longis, !/, mm crassis, supra vel infra medium bracteis minimis instructis; florum Q perigonii laciniis 5—4 albido-marginatis vix acutis, floribus o monandris.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Manila, Montalban (Wars. no. 12562).

Cumine No. 1934 gehért offenbar auch zu dieser Art, und nicht zu F/. copiosa Steud., wie in den Plantae Cumingianae steht. Die Art steht offenbar der F. rudis Miq. von Celebes sehr nahe, unterscheidet sich aber leicht durch die geringe Behaarung, die Ganzraudigkeit der Blatter, die grauweibe Rinde der jungen Zweige.

4. Fieus mierosphaera Warb. n. sp. Scandens radicans, ramulis teretibus 2mm latis glabris, foliis subdistichis, stipulis caducis lanceolatis glabris 5mm longis, petiolis 3—4mm longis, follis membranaceis in sicco viridibus ellipticis apice cuspidatis basi suboblique subacutis margine integris 8 —15 cm longis, 4—6 em latis, supra glabris, subtus vix scabridis, venis utrinque 6—8 curvatis ad marginem vix confluentibus supra vix distinctis subtus flavidis prominentibus, nervis tertiariis reticulatis subtus distinctis. Receptaculis axillaribus vel ex axillis defoliolatis solitariis vel fasciculatis parvis, globosis, in sicco rubescentibus, fere glabris, Q fertilibus paullo majoribus (5mm in diametro metientibus), receptacula flores ¢ et cecidioferos continentibus minoribus (3 mm in diametro metientibus), pedunculis 2— 4mm longis seabridis bracteola parva ad vel infra medium instructis, ostiolo minuto, floribus g monandris, florum Q perigonii la- ciniis linearibus, stylo glabro stigmate clavato.

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Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan, in a mixed forest 1000‘—2000‘ s. m. (Wars. no. 14698).

Eine sehr eigentiimliche, keiner mir bekannten Art nahe- stehende, nach der Bliitenverteilung wohl zu Syetdiwm ge- hérende Art.

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Sect. IV. Covellia Gasp.

1. Fieus endothrix Warb. n. sp. Ramis teretibus 4—6 mm crassis

in sicco fulvis junioribus fulvo-hispidis, petiolis ca. 11/, em longis hispidis, foliis pergamaceis ellipticis utrinque acutis 12— 25cm longis, 5—10cm latis, utrinque subasperis subtus in nervis et parenchymate pubescentibus, venis utrinque 6—8 ascendentibus supra vix distinctis. Receptaculis in ramis magnis compositis specialibus e ramulis 3—5 em. longis; pedunculis 1'/, cm longis, 1—11/,; mm latis glabris ad apicem bracteis squamiformibus divaricatis instructis; receptaculis depresso- elobosis 2 em latis, 11/, em longis extus glabris intus aureo- pilosis, perigonio florum cecidioferorum tubuloso apice truncato.

Mindanao Isl., Prov. Davao, Mt. Dagatpan (Wars. no. 14694, in a mixed forest on a plain).

Kine der Ficus conora Krug nahestehende Covellia- Art. Sie unterscheidet sich durch die stiirkere br’iunliche Behaarung, die dickeren Blitter und die an Kurztrieben in gréferer An- zahl stehenden Rezeptakeln.

2. Fieus didymophylla Warb. n. sp. Ramulis in sicco angulosis

3—4mm crassis glabris fulvis vel flavidis, haud_ fistulosis, stipulis caducis, petiolis 12—18 mm longis, 11/,—2 mm latis glabris squamosis, foliis vulgo geminis in nodis sed haud oppo- sitis, pergamaceis ellipticis vel ovato-ellipticis vel oblongis apice subacutis vel obtusiusculis basi obtusis subobliquis margine in- tegris 8—15 em longis, 31/,—71/, em latis, venis utrinque 8—9 patentibus vix curvatis apice arcuate connexis, nervis tertiariis tesselate reticulatis subtus saepe vix distinctis. Receptaculis gveminis vel solitariis axillaribus breviter pedunculatis, pedun- culis 4—5 mm longis, 11/, mm latis, apice bracteis squami- formibus subrecurvatis latis rotundatis glabris instructis, recep- taculis depressis 10 mm longis, 14 mm latis, extus in sicco rugose albido-maculatis haud costatis, ostiolo haud prominente; floribus Q tantum extantibus, perigonio brevi truneato vel

Ficus. 201

bilobo stipitem tantum plus minus circumdante, stylo prae- cipue apice minute puberulo, stigmate clavato papilloso.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Bataén, Mariveles (Wars. no. 12473 and 12474).

Diese zur Sektion Covellia gehorige Art steht der F. tristi- pula Warb. mse. am niichsten, die viel breiteren anders geform- ten Blitter mit spreizenden Nerven, die nicht bleibenden Stipel, die flachen gefleckten Rezeptakel und die Behaarung der Griffel bilden die haupsichlichsten Merkmale.

Sect. V. Eusyce Gasp.

1. Ficus gerontocarpa Warb. n. sp. Ramulis crassis glabris fulvis 4—5 mm latis medullosis, stipulis caducis late lanceolatis tem longis griseo-pilosiusculis, petiolis 21/, —5 em _ longis, 2 mm latis, glabris in sicco fulvis, foliis membranaceis late ovatis apice anguste cuspidatis acutis basi truncatis vel sub- cordatis margine integris, supra glabris subtus pallidis albide pubescentibus 17—19 cm longis, 10—12 cm latis, basi triner- viis, nervis basalibus medium folium attingentibus, venis latera- libus parallelis 5—6 utrinque vix curvatis ad marginem arcute connexis, nervis tertiariis transversis subtus prominulis, reti- culatione minutissima subtus distincta. Receptaculis e ligno vetere in ramis compositis arcte nodosis, in pedunculis supra eriseo-pilosis, 6mm longis, 2mm latis, ad medium ca. bracteis squamiformibus circumdatis; receptaculis ipsis subdepresso- globosis 11/, em longis, 17 mm latis, extus griseo-tomentellis, intus pilis albidis floribus interspersis; floribus Q tantum ex- stantibus, perigonii lobis ovatis vel lanceolatis apice obtusis vel rotundatis, nigrescentibus, seminibus valde rugosis.

Luzon Isl, Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Wars. no. 12950, with flowers March a. 1888).

Eine durch die unterseits behaarten schmal zugespitzten Blitter und die grau behaarten_Friichte leicht unter den wenigen Arten mit behaarter Innenseite des Receptaculum erkennbar wohl zu Husyce gehorend.

9. Ficus trichantha Warb. n. sp. Ramulis teretibus albido - cine- reis, innovationibus appresse albido-pubescentibus, stipulis ca- ducis anguste lanceolatis acutis appresse albido-pubescentibus 1 em longis, petiolis 10 —12 mm longis, 1mm crassis, appresse albido-puberulis, foliis membranaceis obovatis apice breviter

J. Perkins, Fragmenta florae Philippinae. 15

202

O. Warsure: Ficus.

acuminatis acutis basi subacutis margine integris 8—15 em longis, 3—6cm latis, supra pilis minutis paucis appressis in- spersis, subtus appresse puberulis in nervis appresse pube- scentibus, venis utrinque 6—7 obliquis vix curvatis ad marginem vix distincter arcuate conjunctis, nervis tertiariis transversis subtus prominulis, reticulatione vix distincta. Re- ceptaculis in ramis defoliatis vel afoliatis virgatis e nodis ca. 2—4cm inter se distantibus fere fasciculatis, nodis 1—4mm longis, pedunculis 8—12 mm longis, #/;mm latis, vix puberulis apice bracteis divaricatis squamiformibus cinctis, receptaculis late pyriformibus, immaturis 6mm longis, 5 mm latis, intus pilis albidis dense obtectis, floribus Q tantum exstantibus nudis, stylo glabro, stigmate oblongo vix incrassato.

Luzon Isl., Prov. Tayabas, Sampaloc (Wars. no. 12959).

Kine durch die langgestielten birnférmigen innen dicht behaarten Rezeptakeln und die nackten Q Bliiten sehr gut charakterisierte, wahrscheinlich zu Husyce gehérige Art.

Corrections.

P. 26. The plant given as Lannea speciosa (Blume) Engl. (Merrill

no. 1999) belongs to Aoordersiodendron celebicum Engl.

P. 35. Read Pinus tnsularis +- Merkusii. Merrill’s specimen had two

plants on the same sheet.

P. 43. Erase Cyrlopodium and read Hulophia R. Br. Remove Cyrto-

podium ensiforme Vid. and insert Eulophia ensiforme(Vid.) Schltr.

P.98. Erase Canariwm Merrillii Perk. as it is a misprint.

Pod

22. Krase Yoxocarpus K.Schum. = Secamone R. Br. and read

Toxocarpus W. et Arn.

Abelmoschus Medik. 111 mindanaensis Warb. 111 moschatus Mnch. 111 pungens (Roxb.) Warb.

111

Abroma L. fil. 113 fastuosum R. Br. 113

Abrus (L.) Adans. 84 precatorius L. 84 pulchellus Wall. 84

Acacia Willd. 6 caesia Willd. 6 Farnesiana Willd. 6 pennata Willd. 6 Richei A. Gray 6

Acanthaceae 38

Acanthus L. 39 ilicifolius L. 39

Adenanthera L. 7 pavonina L. 7

Adiantum L. 192 alatum Copel. 192 philippinense L. 192. pteropus R. Br. 192

Aeschynomene L. 18 indica L. 18

Afzelia Sm. 7 bijuga A. Gray 7

Agathis Salish. 36 philippinensis Warb. 36

Aglaia Lour. 32 Aherniana Perk. 32 argentea Bl. 32 Cumingiana Turez 33 Harmsiana Perk. 32

INDEX.

monophylla Perk. 33 odorata Lour. 34 palembanica Miq. 34 simplicifolia Harms 34 unifoliolata Koorders 34

Agrostideae 145 Albizzia Durazz. 5

julibrissin Durazz. 5 procera Teysm. et Binn. 5 retusa Benth. 6 saponaria Blume 6

Allaeanthus Thwait. 166

glaber Warb. 166 luzonicus Benth. 166

Allophylus L. 56

Cobbe Bl. var. grosse- dentata Vid. 56

Cobbe var. Blancot Vid. 57

dimorphus Radlk. 56. 58

filiger Radlk. 57

grossedentatus F. Villar 56

littoralis Bl. 57. 59

macrostachys Radlk. 56

quinatus Radlk. 57

racemosus Radlk. 58

setulosus Radlk. 58

ternatus Radik. 59

timorensis Blume 59

Alysicarpus Neck. 19

vaginalis DC. 19

Amyxa kuteinensis V.

Tiegh. 79

Anacardiaceae 24

Anacardium LL. 25 oceidentale L. 25 Andropogon L. 139 aciculatus Retz. 139 brevifolius Sw. 139 contortus L. var. hispi- dissimus Hack. 139 intermedius R. Br. var. 8 Haenkei (Presl) Hack. 139 micranthus Kth. 140 Nardus L. var hamatu- lus (Nees) Hack. 140 sericeus R. Br. 140 serratus Thunb. var. ni- tidus (Vahl) Hack. 140 serratus Thunb. forma hirsuta 140 sorghum (L.) Brot. subsp. halepensis (L.) Hack. var. propinquus Hack. 140 sorghum (L.) Brot. subsp. sativus Hack. 140 Andropogoneae 137 Anisoptera Korthals 22 calophylla Perk. 22 thurifera Bl. 23 Vidaliana Brandis 23 Anredera Cumingii Hassk. 151 Aphania Blume 60 philippinensis Radlk. 60 66 Apluda L. 139 15*

204

Apluda varia Hack. subsp. mutica(L.) Hack., var. humilis (Presl) Hack. 139

Aquilaria Agallocha Roxb. 79

bancana Miq. 77. 79 macrophylla Miq. 77. 79 Areypteris 175 Arenga Labill. 48 mindorensis Becc. 48 saccharifera Labill. 48 Aristida L. 145 culionensis Pilger 145 cyanantha (Nees) Steud. 146 stipoides R. Br. var. te- nuisetulosa Pilger 146 Aristolochia L. 169 mindanaensis Warb. 169 philippinensis Warb. 170 tagala Cham. 170 Aristolochiaceae 169 Arthraxon Pal. Beauy. 139 ciliaris Pal. Beauv. subsp. Langsdorffii (Trin.) Hack. 139 Arthropteris J.Sm. 178 glabra Copel, 178 Artocarpus Forst. 166 lanceolata Tréc. 166 rubrovenia Warb. 167 Arundinella Raddi 140 setosa Trin. var. stricta (Nees) 140 Arytera Blume 64 litoralis Bl. 64 Asclepiadaceae 119 Asclepias L. 120 curassavica L. 120

Asclerum borneense VY. Tiegh. 79

Aspidium Sw. 175

Bryanti Copel. 175 decurrens Presl 177 heterodon Copel. 177 lamaoense Copel. 176 persorifermny Copel. 177

Index.

pteropus Kze. 177 | siifolium Mett. 177 vastum Bl. 176 Whitfordi Copel. 176 Asplenium L. 183 apoense Copel. 185 epiphyticum Copel. 184 hirtum Kaulf. var. re- pressum Copel. 186 insigne Copel. 185 Loherianum Christ 184 normale Don 183 persicifolium J. Smith | 186 scolopendrioides J. Sm. 185 subnormale Copel. 183 Toppingianum Copel. 184 Toppingianum Copel. var. mixtum Copel. 184 viride Huds. 184 vittaeforme Cay. 185 Atylosia W. et Arn. 88 mollis Benth. 88 scarabaeoides Benth. 88

Balanophora Forst. 169 micrantha Warb. 169 Balanophoraceae 169 Balibai Blanco 3. 151 Bambuseae 148 Barleria L. 39 prionitis L. 39 Bauhinia L. 8 acuminata L. 8 Aherniana Perk. 8 antipolana Perk. 9 bidentata Jack 10 Blancoi Baker 8 Cumingiana(Benth.) Vill. Cel ferruginea Roxb. 9, 10 Kappleri Sagot 13, 14 Krugii Urban 13, 14 leptopus Perk. 10 malabarica Roxb. 8

Merrilliana Perk. 10. 12 |

monandra 8. Kurz 13,14 nymphaeifolia Perk. 11 Pinchotiana Perk. 12 variegata Hort. Honolulu 1b) Warburgii Perk. 12 Beddomea luzoniensis Vid. 34 Begonia L. 51 colorata Warb. 51 contracta Warb. 54 Cumingiana A. DC.55,56 heteroclinis J. J. Smith 51 Jagori Warb. 54 leucosticta Warb. 55 longiscapa Warb. 52 longovillosa A. DC. 54 luzonensis Warb. 52 manillensis A. DC. 52,53 Merrillii Warb. 53 mindanaensis Warb. 55 pseudo-lateralis Warb. 51 rhombicarpa A. DC. 52, 53 trichochila Warb. 53 Begoniaceae 51 Blechnum L. 187 colubrinum Bianco 179 egregium Copel. 187 Blechum P. Br. 38 Brownii Juss. 38 Bombacaceae 112 Bombycidendron Zoll. 110 campylosiphon Warb. 110. 111 glabrescens Warb. 110 grewiaefolium Zoll. et Moritz. 110 parvifolium Warb, 110 Brownlowia Roxb. 102 suluensis Warb. 102 Buchanania Spreng. 24 florida Schauer 25 florida Schauer var. ar- borescens Engl. 24 microphylla Engl. 24

Buchanania nitida Engl. 24 pseudoflorida Perk. 24 Burseraceae 90

Caesalpinia L. 15 crista L. 15 nuga Ait. 15 pulcherrima Sw. 15 Sappan L. 15 Caesalpinioideae 7 Cajanus DC. 88 indicus Spreng. 88 Calamus L. 45 inflatus Warb. 45 longipes Griff. 48 maximus Blanco 45 manillensis H. Wendl. 47 microsphaerion Bece. 45 mollis Blanco 46 palustris Griff. 47 ramulosus Becc. 46 siphonospathis Griff. 46 trispermus Becc. 46 Calathea Presl 69 fasciculata Presl 69 Callipteris 186 pariens Copel. 186 Canarium (Rumph) 90 album Blanco 92 altissimum Bl. 100 bersamifolium Perk. 90 calophyllum Perk. 91 carapifolium Perk. 91,92 connarifolium Perk. 92 Cumingii Engl. 93, 98 denticulatum Bl. 92, 95 euryphyllum Perk. 99 gracile Engl. 93 hispidum Blume 97 juglandifolium Perk. 93 Kadondon A. W. Benn. 96 legitimum Mig. 96 lucidum Perk. 94 luxurians Engl. 94 luzonicum Miq. 92 microcarpum Willd. 91 Merrillii Perk. 98, adnot. 202

Index.

polyneurum Perk. 96 ovatum Engl. 94 pachyphyllum Perk. 94 polyanthum Perk. 95 polyneurum Perk. 96 Radlkoferi Perk. 96 stachyanthum Perk. 97 thyrsoideum Perk. 98 triandrum Engl. 92 Vrieseanum Engl. 91 Warburgianum Perk. 99

Canavalia DC. 88

ensiformis DC. 88 obtusifolia DC. 88

Cardiospermum L. 56

halicacabum L. var. mi- crocarpum Blume 56

Caryota L. 48

Cumingii Lodd. 48 majestica Hort. Lind. 48 Rumphiana Mart. var. - 48

Casparia Kth. 13 Cassia L. 14

alata L. 14 fistula L. 14 javanica L. 14 occidentalis L. 14 Tora L. 14

Ceiba Gaertn. 112

pentandra Gaertn. 112

Celtis L. 164

luzonica Warb. 164

Cenchrus L. 145

echinatus L. 145

Centotheca Desv. 148

lappacea Desv. 148

Ceropegia. Cumingiana

Dene. 120

Chamaeraphis Brown 145

aspera Nees 145

Cheilanthes Sw. 192

Boltoni Copel. 192

Chisocheton Blume 32

philippinum (Turcz.) Harms 32

Chlorideae 147

Chloris Sw. 147 barbata Sw. 147 Christopteris Copel. 188 sagitta (Christ) Copel. 188 Cipadessa Bl. 30 Warburgii Perk. 30 Clausena Burm. 162 anisum-olens (Blanco) Merrill 163 excayata Burm. 163 Warburgii Perk. 162 Cleisostoma Bl. 43 densum Ridl.? 43 Clianthus Sol 20 BinnendyckianusS. Kurz 20 Clinogyne Salish. 68 dichotoma Salish. 68 Clitoria L. 84 Ternatea L. 84 Com i, 137% lachryma jobi L. 137 Colona Blancot (Merrill) 105 Colona serratifolia Cav. var. Blancoi O. Ktze. 105 Columbia Pers. 105 Blancoi Rolfe 105 floribunda Wallich 105 hastata Warb. 105, 106 hirsuta Warb. 106 inaequidentata Warb. ms. 105 Jagori Warb. 106 lanceolata Warb. 106. 107. 108 mindanaensis Warb. 107 mollis Warb. 108 serratifolia DC. 108 subaequalis 107 Commersonia Forst. 113 platyphylla Andr. 113

Conocephalus Bl. 167 canescens Warb. 167 grandifolius Warb. 167

206

Corchorus L. 103 acutangulus Lam. 103 Corypha minor Blanco 45

Coyellia Gasp. 200 Crotalaria L. 16 calycina Schreck. 16 incana L. 16 quinquefolia L. 16 retusa L. 16 striata DC. 16 verrucosa L. 16 Cyathella 121 Cyclobalanopsis 41 Cynanchum L. 120 carnosum (R. Br.) Schltr. 120 Loheri Schltr. 120 physocarpum Schltr. 121 Schlechterianum Warb. 121 Cynodon Pers. 147 dactylon (L.) Pers. 147 Cynometra L. 7 bijuga Span. 7 Cyrtopodium R. Br. 43 ad- not. 202 ensiforme Vid. 43 ad- not. 202

Dactyloctenium Willd. 147 aegyptiacum Willd. 147 Daemonorops Blume 47 Gaudichaudii Mart. 47 ochrolepis Bece. 47 virescens Becc. 47 Dalbergia L. 81 Cumingiana Benth. 81 ferruginea Roxb. 81 monosperma Dalz. 82 tamarindifolia Roxb. 82 Dalea L. 16 nigra Mart. et Gal. 16. 17 Davallia Sm. 179 contigua Sw. 180 contigua Sw. var. mono- sora Copel. 179 exaltata Copel. 180

Index.

Frederici et Pauli Christ 180 Lobbiana Moore 180 Wagneriana Copel. 180 Dendrobium Sw. 43 sinuatum Lindl. 43 Derris Lour. 82 Cumingii Benth. 82 micans Perk. 82 mindorensis Perk. 82 multiflora Benth. 83 polyantha Perk. 83 scandens Benth. 83. 84 sinuata Benth. 84 uliginosa Benth. 84 Desmodium Desy. 18 capitatum DC. 18 gangeticum DC. 18 gyrans DC. 18 latifolium DC. 18 laxifloram DC. 18 ormocarpoides DC. 18 polyearpum DC. 18 pulchellum Benth. 18 scorpiurus Desy. 18 spirale DC. 19 triflorum DC. 19 triquetrum DC. 19 umbellatum DC. 19 Dicranopteris Bernh. 193 dolosa Copel. 193 Dinochloa Biise 148 Dielsiana Pilger 148. 150 major Pilger 149 tjankorreh (R. et Sch.) Biise 149, 150 Dioclea H. B. et K. 87 reflexa Hook. f. 87 Diplazium Sw. 186 bantamense BI. 186 palauanense Copel. 186 Diploclinium 51

| Diplodiseus Turez. 102

paniculatus Turez. 102

Diplophractum Desf. 105

philippinensis Vid. 105, 106

Dipterocarpaceae 22 Dipterocarpus Gaertn. 22 lasiopodus Perk. 22 speciosus Brandis 22

velutinus Vid. 22 Warburgii Brandis 22 Dischidia R. Br. 127 oiantha Schltr. 127. papuana Warb. 128 saccata Warb. 127 Dischidiopsis Schltr. 128 papuana Schltr. 128 philippinensis Schltr. 128 Dodonaea L. 66 viscosa Jacq. var. vulga- ris Benth. f. 3. Bur- manniana Radlk. 66 Dolichos L. 90 Lablab L. 90 Donax Lour. 68 arundastrum Lour,68.73 Donia G. Don. 20 Dorystephania Warb. 123 luzonensis Warb. 123 Dracontomelum Blume 25 Cumingianum Baill, 25 mangiferum Bl. 26 Dregea E. Mey. 134 viridiflora Benth. 134 Drymoglossum Pres! 187 confertum Copel. 187 Dysoxylum Blume 31 amooroides Miq. 31 cauliflorum Hiern 31 Kunthianum (Juss.) Miq. 31

Elaeocarpaceae 100

Elaeocarpus L. 100 floribundus Blume 100 multiflorus (Turez.) F.

Vill. 100. 101

oblongus Gaertn. 100 philippinensis Warb. 101 villosiusculus Warb. 101

Eleusine Gaertn. 147 indica (L.) Gaertn, 147

Elytraria Vahl 38 squamosa (Jacq.) Lindau 38 Entada Adans 7 scandens Benth. 7 Eragrostis Host 148 elegantula Steud. 148 interrupta Pal. Beauy. 148 spartinoides Steud. 148 tenella R. et Sch. 148 tenella var. viscosa(Retz) Stapf 148 zeylanica Nees 148 Eremochloa Bise 139 leersiodes (Munro) Hack. 139 Eria Lindl. 43 ornata Lindl. 43 Eriachne Brown 147 pallescens R. Br. 147 triseta Nees 147 Erianthus Michx. 137 Ericaceae 172 Eriocaulaceae 136 Eriocaulon L. 136 redactum Ruhl. 136 Merrillii Ruhl. 136 Eriochloa Kunth 141 annulata Kth. 141 Erioglossum Blume 60

Index.

Ficus 194 arayatensis Warb. 196 blepharostoma Warb. 197 caudatifolia Warb. 194. 195 copiosa Steud. 199 decussata Warb. 198 didymophylla Warb. 200 Forstenii Mig. 197 gerontocarpa Warb. 201 Haenkii Warb. 195 heteropoda Miq. 198 hispida L. 198 indica L. 197 endothrix Warb. 200 malunensis Warb. 196 manilensis Warb. 199 microsphaera Warb. 199 mindanaensis Warb. 195 rudis Mig. 199 theophrasteoides Seem. 196 trichantha Warb. 201 tristipula Warb. ms. 201 urophylla Wall. 195 Vidaliana Warb. 197

Flemingia Roxb. 89 congesta Roxb. 89 strobilifera R. Br. 89

rubiginosum Blume 60 | Garuga 7 100

Erythrina L. 85 indica Lam. 85 lithosperma Blume 85 ovalifolia Roxb. 85 Euclianthus Harms 21 Eulophia R. Br. adnot. 202 ensiforme (Vid.)Schlcht. adnot. 202 Euphoria Comm. 61 cinerea Radlk. 61 Eusyce Gasp. 201

Fagaceae 41

Fagara L. 160. 161 Warburgii Perk. 160

Festuceae 147

mollis Turez. 100

Gliricidia H., B. et K. 17 maculata H., B. et K. 17 sepium Steud. 17

Gonystylaceae 77

Gonystylus Teysm. et Binn.

77

affinis Radlk. 79

bancanus (Miq.) Gilg 79

Beccarianus V. Tiegh. 79

borneensis (V. Tiegh.) Gilg 79

calophyllus Gilg 79

Forbesii Gilg 79

Maingayi Hook. f. 79

207

Miquelianus Teysm. et Binn. 79. 80 pluricornis Radlk. 79 Gossypium L. 112 herbaceum L. 112 Gramineae 137 Graptophyllum Nees 39 pictum (L.) Griff. 39 Grewia L. 103 acuminata Juss. 103 asiatica L. 103 asiatica L. var. vestita Mast. 103 laurifolia Hook 104 microcos L. var. Blumei O. Ktze. 104 multiflora Juss. 103 orientalis L. 103 paniculata Roxb. 104 philippinensis Perk. 103 stylocarpa Warb. 104 tiliaefolia Vahl 105 umbellata Roxb. 105 Grymania polyandra (H. B. K.) Presl 118 salicifolia Pres] 118 Guettarda polyandra Blanco 37 Guioa Cav. 62 aptera Radlk. 62 diplopetala Radlk. 63 lasiothyrsa Radlk. 63 Perrottetii Radlk. 63 pleuropteris Radlk. 63 subapiculata Radlk. 64 Gymnema R. Br. 123 Schlechterianum Warb. 123 sylvestre R. Br. 124 tingens Wight et Arn.124 Gymnopteris Bernh. 177 inconstans Copel. 177

Harpullia Roxb. 66 arborea Radlk. 66 Hearnia F. Mull. 33 Cumingiana (Turcz.) C, DC. 33.

208

Helicteres L. 113 angustifolia L. 113 spicata Colebr. 114

Hemigraphis Nees 39 reptazs Engl. 39

Hemionitis L. 183 eymnopteroidea

183 Zollingeri Kurz 183

Heritiera Ait. 117 littoralis Dryand. 117 sylvatica Vid. 116

Hibiscus L. 109 campylosiphon

110 Rosa sinensis L. 109 surattensis L. 110 tiliaceus L. 110

Histiopteris Ag. 193 incisa (Thunb.) Ag. 193 montana Copel. 193

Horsfieldia Willd. 49 Irya Warb. 50 Merrillii Warb. 49

Hoya R. Br. 129 cinnamomifolia

129 camphorifolia Warb. 129 crassipes Turcz. 130 diversifolia Bl. 129 Fischeriana Warb. 129 imbricata Dene. 130 incrassata Warb. 130 luzonica Schltr. 130 Merrillii Schltr. 131 multiflora Bl. 131 parasitica Wall. 131 quinquenervia Warb.

132

Hygrophila R. Br. 38 corymbosa (Bl.) Lindau

38 phlomoides ( Wall.) Nees

38 salicifolia( Vahl) Nees 38

Hypoestes R. Br. 40 malaccanus Wight. 40 purpurea R. Br. 40

Copel.

Turez.

Hook.

Index.

Imperata Cyr. 137 eylindrica(L.) Pal.Beauv. yar. Koenigii (Retz.) Benth. 137 exaltata Brongn. 137 Indigofera L. 16 hirsuta L. 16 Teysmanni Miq. 16 tinctoria L. 16 Inocarpus Forst. 21 edulis Forst. 21 Isachne Brown. 141 minutula Kth. 141 pulchella Roth. 141 Ischaemum L. 139 aristatum L. var. gibbum (Trin.) Hack. 139 intermedium Brongn. 139 muticum L. 139 rugosum Salisb. var. 8 segetum (Trin.) Hack. 139 Justicia L. 40 Gendarussa L. 40 procumbens Nees 41 salicifglia T. And. 41

Kleinhofia L. 114 hospita L. 114 Koordersiodendron Enel. 25. 76 celebicum Engl, 25

Lannea Rich. 26 speciosa (Blume) Engl. 26 Lansium domesticum Jack 75 monophyllum Merrill 75 Laportea Gaudich. 168 crenulata Gaudich. var. luxonensis Wedd. 168 Gaudichaudiana W edd. 168 luzonensis Warb. 168 Meyeniana (Walp.) Warb. 168

Leersia Sw. 145 hexandra Sw. 145 Leguminosae 4, 80 Lepidagathis Willd. 39 hyalina Nees 39 luzona Nees 39 Lepidopetalum Blume 66 Perrottetii Blume 66 Lepisanthes Blume 60 schizolepis Radlk. forma 1. genuina Radlk. 60, 2. sphenolepis Radlk. 60 Leptochloa Pal. Beauv. 147 chinensis Nees 147 Leucaena Benth. 6 glauca Benth. 6 Licuala Wurmb. 45 spinosa Wurmb. 45 Limonia (Burm.) L. 163 alata Wight et Arn. 164 Engleriana Perk, 163 Lindsaya Dry. 181 apoensis Copel. 182 concinna J. Smith 182 cultrata Sw. var. varia Copel. 181 gracillima Copel. 181 Loheriana Christ 181 Merrillii Copel. 181 montana Copel. 182 repens (Sw.) Desy. 182 Litsea luxonica Blanco 1. 3... 152 Livistona R. Br. 45 Merrillii Bece. 45 Lophaterum Brongn. 148 gracile Brongn. 148 Lourea Neck. 20 obcordata Desy. 20 Loxogramme Pres] 182 parallela Copel. 182 Lysiphyllam Benth. 8

Macrocentrum Hook. f.133 Magnoliaceae 171 Malvaceae 109

mindanaensis Warb.168 | Mangifera Burm. 25

Mangifera caesia Jack 25 indica L. 25 lagenifera Griff. 25 Maranta L. 72 arundinacea Blanco 68 arundinacea L. 72 dichotoma Wall. 68 Marantaceae 67 Marsdenia R. Br. 132 erocea Hk. f. 133 pergulariiformis Schltr. 132 philippinensis Schltr. 133 Warburg Schitr. 133 Maydeae 137 Melia L. 30 Candollei Juss. 30 Meliaceae 30 Melicope Forst. 161 luzonensis Engl. 161 Melochia L. 112 arborea Blanco 112 corchorifolia L. 113 indica (Houtt.) A. Gray 112 Mezoneurum Desf. 15 glabrum Desf. 15 Millettia W. et Arn. 80 longipes Perk. 80 Merrilli Perk. 81 Mimosa L. 7 pudica L. 7 Mimosoideae 4 Miscanthus L. 137 japonicus Anderss. 137 Mischocarpus Blume 64 salicifolius Radlk. 64 sundaicus Blume 65 triqueter Radlk. 60. 65 Monophrynium K. Schum. 69 fasciculatum (Presl) K. Schum. 69. 73 Moraceae 165 Mucuna Adans. 86 gigantea DC. 86 pruriens DC. 86. 87 sericophylla Perk. 86

Index.

Muntingia L. 102 calabura L. 102

Myristica L. 49 guatteriifolia A. DC. 49 philippinensis Lam. 49

Myristicaceae 49

Nephelium L. 61 chryseum Bl. 61 intermedium Radlk. 61 mutabile Blume 61

Nephrolepis Schott 178 barbata Copel. 178 rufescens Presl 179

Oberonia Lindl. 43 anceps Lindl. 43 Oleandra Cav. 179 colubrina (Blanco) Copel. 179 Ophiurus Gaertn. 138 corymbosus Gaertn. 138 Oplismenus Pal. Beauv. 144 Burmanni (Retz.) Pal. Beauv. 144 compositus (L.) Pal. Beauv. 144 Orania Zipp. 48 philippinensis Scheff. 48 Orchidaceae 43 Ormocarpum Beauv. 17 sennoides DC. 17 Ormosia Jack. 15 calavensis Blanco 15 Oryza L. 145 Meyeriana (Zoll. et Mor.) Benth. 145 sativa L. 145 Oryzeae 145 Otophora Blume 61 fruticosa Blume 61 Oxystelma R. Br. 120

Pachyrrhizus Rich. 90 angulatus Rich. 90 Palaeomorpha King 194

Palmae 45 Pandanaceae 50

209

Pandanus ellipsoideus Warb. 50 Merrillii Warb. 50 tectorius Sol. 50 Paniceae 141 Panicum L. 141 acroanthum Steud. 141 ambiguum Trin. 141 auritum Presl 142 brevifolium L. 142 caesium Nees 142 colonum L. 142 Crus-galli L. 142 flavidum Retz. 142 horizontale Mey. 143 indicum L. 142 miliare Lam. 142 montanum Roxb. 142 myosuroides R. Br. 142 ouonbiense Balansa 142 patens L. 142 patens L. var. parvulum Warb. 143 parvulum Trin. 142 pilipes Nees 143 plicatum Lam. 143 proliferum Lam. 143 prostratum Lam. 143 puberulum Kth. 143 radicans Retz. 143 ramosum L. 143 repens L, 143 sanguinale L. 143 sarmentosum Roxb. 143 trypheron Schult. 143 Warburgii Mez. 143 Papilionatae 15, 80 Parinarium Aubl. 118 Griffithianum Benth. 118 mindanaense Perk. 119 salicifolium (Presl.) Miq. 118 Parkia Re Bra 7 Roxburghii Don 7 Pasania 41 Paspalum L. 141 conjugatum Berg. 141

210

Paspalum longifolium Roxb. 141 serobiculatum L. 141 Thunbergii Kunth 141 Pauletia Cay. 8 Pentasacme Wall. 123 Pergularia L. 134 accedens Bl. 135 angustiloba Warb. 134 filipes Schltr. 135 subpuberula Mig. 136 Peristrophe Nees 40 acuminata Nees 40

tinctoria(Roxb.) Nees 40

Petermannia (Roxb.) 54 Phacelophrynium K. Schum. 70 bracteosum (Warb.) K. Schum. 71. 73 interruptum (Warb. ms.) K.Schum. 70 Phanera Lour. 8. 13 Phaseolus (Tourn.) L. 89 adenanthus Mey 89 lunatus L. 89 Mungo L. 89 semierectus L. 89 Phragmites Trin. 147

vulgaris (Lam.) Crep. 147

Phrynium Blume 70 Horan. 69 Roxb. 68 bracteosum Warb. 71 dichotomum Roxb. 68

fasciculatum Horan. 69 interruptum Warb. 70

Phylacium Benn. 20 bracteosum Benn. 20

Phyllocladus Rich. 44 hypophylla Hook. f. 44

protractus (Warb.) Pil- |

ger 44 Phyllodineae Benth. 56 Phymatodes 190 Pileostigma Hochst. 8 Pinaceae 35 Pinanga Blume 48

maculata Porte. 48

Index.

philippinensis Bece. 48

Pinus L. 35

insularis Endl. 35 Merkusii Jungh. 35

Piper albidirameum C. DC.

153 bathicarpum C. DC. 153 Chaba Bl. 154 corylistachyum C. DC. 160 dagatpanum C. DC. 154 dayaoense C. DC. 154 glabrispica C. DC. 155 lividum ©. DC, 155 marivelesanum C. DC. 155 parvispica C. DC. 156 parvispica C. DC. 156 8. sumbavianum C. DC. 156 paucinerve C. DC. 156 penninerve C. DC. 157 retrofractum Vahl 157 retrofractum Vahl f. latifolium C. DC. n. var. 157 rubripunctulatum C. DC. 158 sibulanum C. DC. 158 taumanum C. DC. 159 tenuirameum C.DC.159 Warburgii C. DC. 159

Piperaceae 153 Pithecolobium Mart. 4 acle Vid. 4 angulatum Benth. 4 dulce Benth. 4 lobatum Benth. 4 montanum Benth. 5 saman Benth. 5 subacutum Benth. 5 Piptospathae 47 Podocarpus L’Her, 44 imbricatus Bl. 44

YL

imbricatus Bl. var. Cu- mingii (Parl.) Pilger

44 neriifolius Don 44

Pogonatherum Pal. Beauy. 138 saccharoideum Pal. Beauy. var. monan- drum (Roxb.) Hack. 138 Pollinia Trin. 138 argentea Trin. 138 articulata Trin. subsp. fragilis Hack. var. seti- folia (Nees) Hack. 138 Cumingii Nees 138 speciosa (Deb.) Hack. 138 Pongamia Vent. 20 glabra Vent. 21 Polypodium L. 188 Beddomei Bak. 190 caudiforme Bl. 191 cucullatum Nees 180,189 dilatatum Wall. 176 Elmeri Copel. 191 eracillimum Copel. 1§9 macrum Copel. 189 Merrillii Copel. 188 minutum Bl. 190 molliculum Copel. 190 nummularium Mett. 191 pleiosoroides Copel. 189 punctatum L. 191 rudimentum Copel. 190 sagitta (Christ) Copel. 188 subfaleatum Bl. 190 yalidum Copel. 191 vulcanicum Bl. 191 Polytrias Hack. 138 praemorsa Hack. 138 Prosopis L. 7 juliflora DC. 7. 17 Protogleichenia Copel. 194 Pseuderanthemum Radlk. 39 bicolor (Schrk.) Radlk. 39 malaccense (Clke.) Lindau 40 Pseudoclianthus Harms 21 Pseudotrophis Warb. 165 laxiflora Warb. 165 mindanaensis Warb, 165

Psophocarpus Neck. 90 tetragonolobus P. DC. 90 Pterocarpus L. 20 indicus L. 20 Vidalianus Rolfe 20 Pterocymbium R. Br. 117 javanicum R. Br. 117 macrocrater Warb. 117 Pterospermum Schreb. 113 diversifolium Blume 113 niveum Vidal 113 Pueraria DC. 87 phaseoloides Benth. 87 textilis Laut. et K.Schum. 87 Warburgii Perk. 87, 88 Pyenospora R. Br. 19 hedysaroides R. Br. 19

Quercus L. 41 Castellarnauiana Vid. 41 celebica Mig. 41, 42 concentrica Blanco 41 Havilandi Stapf 42 induta Blume 42 nitida Blume 42 philippinensis DC, 41 Vidalii F. Vill. 42

Reinwardtiodendron Koor- ders 74 Merrillii Perk. 74 Rhododendron Planch. 172 javanicum Benn. 173 Schadenbergii Warb. 172 Teysmanni Miq. 173 Rhynchosia Lour. 88 calosperma Warb. 88 Robinia sepium Jacq. 17 Rosaceae 118 Rottboellia L. 138 exaltata L. f. 138 glandulosa Trin. 138

Index.

Ruellia L. 39 repens L. 39 Rungia Nees 40 repens (L.) Nees 40 Rutaceae 160

Saccharum L. 137 spontaneum L, subsp. in- dicum Hack. 137 Sagenia 177 Sandoricum Cay. 31 Harmsianum Perk. 31, 152 indicum Cay. 31 Vidalii Merrill 152 Sapindaceae 56 Sapindus L. 59 Saponaria L. forma 3 microcarpus Radlk. ? 59 Sarcochilus R. Br. 44 Schmidelia javensis Bl. 56 timorensis DC. 59 Sexegleewta lugonensis Turez, 1.3. 151 Secamone R. Br. 122. ad- not. 202 Selliguea 191 Semecarpus L. 26 anacardium L. 29 Elmeri Perk. 26, 28 gigantifolia Vidal 26 macrothyrsa Perk.26,28 Merrilliana Perk. 27 micrantha Perk. 27 Perrotteti March. 28, 29 philippinensis Engl. 27, 29 sideroxyloides Perk. 28 Taftiana Perk. 28. 29 trachyphylla Perk. 29

| Sesbania Scop. 17

aculeata Pers. 17 grandiflora Poir. 17

ophiuroides Benth. 138 | Setaria Pal. Beauv. 145

Rubus L. 118 fraxinifolius Poir. 118 moluccanus L. 118

glauca (L.) Pal. Beauv. 145 italica (L.) Pal. Beauy.145

Shorea Roxb. 23 Guiso Blume 23 Warburgii Gilg 23 Sida L. 109 cordifolia L. 109 rhombifolia L. 109 Smithia Ait. 18 sensitiva Ait. 18 Sophora L. 15 tomentosa L. 15 . Spathoglottis Blume 43 plicata Blume 43 Spatholobus Hassk. 87 gyrocarpus Benth. 87 Sphenanthera A. DC. 51 Spinifex L. 145 squarrosus L. 145 Sporobolus Brown, 146 diander Pal. Beauv. 146 Sterculia L. 114 cuneata R. Br. 114 foetida L. 114 graciliflora Perk. 114 Jagori Warb. 115 luzonica Warb. 115 oblongata R. Br. 116 spatulata Warb. 115. 116 stipularis R. Br. 115 stipulata Korth. 115 Sterculiaceae 112 Streptocaulon Wight et Arn. 119 Cumingii F, Vill. 119 Strongylodon Vog. 85 erassifolius Perk. 85 ruber Vog. 86 macrobotrys A. Gray 86 Warburgii Perk. 85 Sycidium King 197 Symphorema Cuwmédngia- num Brig. 3 glabrum Hassk. -151 tnvolucratum Llanos (non Roxb.) 1. 3 involucratum Roxb. 3 involucratum Spr. 1. 2, 152

212

Symphorema luzonicum (Blanco) Villar 1. 3. 151. 152

polyandrum Wight3.151

Symplocaceae 36

Symplocos Jacq. 36

Elmeri Brand 36

ferruginea Roxb var. salaccensis (Blume) Brand 36

montana Vid. 37 patens Pres] 36 polyandra (Blanco ?) Brand 36. 37 pseudospicata Vid. 37 racemosa Roxb. 37 spicata Roxb. 37 Villarii Vid. 37

Talauma Juss. 171 luzonensis Warb. 171 Tamarindus L. 7 indica L. 7 Tarrietia Blume 116 sylvatica (Vidal) Merrill 116 Taxaceae 44 Taxus L. 44 baceata L. subsp. Wal- lichiana (Zucc.) Pil- ger 44 Tephrosia Pers. 17 luzoniensis Vogel 17 purpurea Pers. 17 Teramnus Sw. 84 labialis Spreng. 84 Thalia dealbata Hort. 68 Themeda Forsk. 140 Forskalii Hack. 140 gigantea. (Cay.) Hack. var. genuina Hack. 140 Thespesia Corr. 111 campylosiphon Rolfe 110

Index.

Lampas (Benth. et Hook.) Dalz. et Gibs. 111 populnea Corr. 112 Thunbergia L. 38 fragrans Roxb. 38 hastata Dec. 38 Thymelaeaceae 171 Thysanolaena Nees 141 acarifera Arn. et Nees 141 maxima O. Ktze. 141 Tiliaceae 102 Toxocarpus K. Schum. 122 adnot. 202 Wight et Arn. adnot.202 glaucus Dene. 122 gracilis Dene. 122 Griffithii Dene. 122 Loheri Schltr. 122 Triandra Engl. 92 Tribulus macranthus Hassk. Tristegineae 140 [151 Triumfetta L. 109 pilosa Benth. 109 rhomboidea Jacq. 109 semitriloba L. 109 Tylophora R. Br. 124 angustifolia Schltr. 124 cissoides Bl. 126 exilis Schltr. 125 hybostemma Warb. 125 hybostemma Warb. var. pilipes Warb. 126 joloensis Schltr. 126. 127 lanceolata Bl. 125 tenuis Bl. 125 Typha L. 42 angustifolia L. var. java- nica Schnizl. 42 Typhaceae L, 42

Ulmaceae 164 Uraria Desy. 19

lagopoides A. DC. 19 picta Desy. 19 Urena L. 109 lobata L. 109 Urochloa Kunth 144 semialata Kunth 144 Urostigma Gasp. 195 Urtica Meyeniana Walp. 168 Urticaceae 168

Vaccinium L. 173 caudatum Warb. 173 Jagori Warb. 174 philippinense Warb, 174

Vanda R. Br. 43 lamellata Lindl. 43

Vigna Savi 89 lutea A. Gray 89 luteola Benth. 89 pilosa Baker 89 vexillata A. Rich. 89

Vincetoxicum Mnch. 120

Wallaceodendron Koor- ders 5. 76 celebica Koorders 5 Walsura Roxb. 34 Aherniana Perk. 34 robusta Roxb. 35 Waltheria L. 113 indica L. 113 Wikstroemia Endl. 171 Meyeniana Warb. 171 ovata C. A. Mey. 172

Xylocarpus Koenig 30 obovatus (Blume) Juss. 30

Zanthoxylum L. 161

Zoysia Willd. 140 pungens Willd. 140

Zoysieae 140

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