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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris basi bicornibus, sub-inclusis; stylus longissimus; corollis sub-campanulatis, purureis, oris laciniis patulis, maximis, ovatis; foliis sub-quaternis, obtusis.
DESCRIPTIO.
Cauliserectus, teres, ramosus, fruticosus, pedalis; rami et ramuli filiformes, laxi, erecti.
Foliaquaterna, sæpe quina, obtusa, reflexa, apice incurvata, glabra, nitida, subtus sulcata; petiolis rubris, adpressis.
Floressub-terminales, umbellati, cernui; pedunculi longissimi, angulati, purpurei, foliolis binis, coloratis instructi.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, acuminatis, adpressis, apicibus viridis.
Corollagloboso-campanulata, purpurea, limbo maximo, expanso; laciniis ovatis, concavis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, longitudine tubi, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ bifidæ, ad basin bicornutæ.
Pistillum.Germen sub-globosum. Stylus filiformis, exsertus, corolla duplo longior, purpureus. Stigma concavum, marginatum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mensi Aprili, in Julium.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with tips two-horned at the base, nearly within the blossoms; shaft very long; blossoms almost bell-shaped, and purple, having the segments of the mouth spreading, very large, and egg-shaped; leaves growing mostly by fours, and blunt ended.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemupright, cylindrical, branching, shrubby, growing a foot high; the larger and smaller branches are thread-shaped, weak, and upright.
Leavesgrow by fours, often by fives, blunt ended, bent back, and turned inward at the point; smooth, shining, and channelled beneath; foot-stalks red, and pressed to the stem.
TheFlowersgrow near the summits of the branches, in bunches, hanging down; having very long foot-stalks, angled, purple, and two small, coloured leaves on them.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, which are egg-shaped, tapered, and pressed to the blossom, the points green.
Blossomglobularly bell-shaped and purple, the border very large and spreading; the segments egg-shaped and concave.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, the length of the tube, fixed into the receptacle. Tips two-cleft, and two-horned at the base.
Pointal.Seed-bud nearly globular. Shaft thread-shaped, without the blossom, twice its length, and purple. Summit concave, and bordered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from April, till July.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, sub-exsertis; corollis curvatis, clavato cylindricis, pubescentibus, terminalibus, luteo-aurantiis; foliis quaternis, linearibus, glabris.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticosus, bipedalis; laxus, superne villosus; rami laxi, ramulosi, ramulis brevissimis, frequentissimis, sparsis.
Foliaquaterna, linearia, obtusa, glabra, subtus sulcata.
Floresterminales in ramulis, patenti, racemum longum formantes; pedunculi brevissimi, foliolis tribus, adpressis.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis subulatis, acuminatis, glabris, adpressis.
Corollacurvata, clavata, pollicaris, pubescentia, luteo-aurantia; oris laciniis expansis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, curvata, longitudine tubi. Antheræ muticæ.
Pistillum.Germen clavatum, sulcatum. Stylus filiformis, curvatus, exsertus. Stigma tetragonum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mensi Julii, in Novembrem.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips, just without the blossoms, which are curved, cylindrically club-shaped, downy, terminating the branches, and of a yellow gold colour; the leaves grow by fours, are linear, and smooth.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, grows two feet high, weak, and hairy at the top; branches weak and numerous; the smaller branches are very short, numerous, and scattered.
Leavesgrow by fours, are linear, blunt, smooth, and furrowed underneath.
Flowersterminate the smaller branches, spreading out, and forming a long spike; foot-stalks very short, with three small leaves pressed to the cup.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, which are awl-shaped, tapering, smooth, and pressed to the blossom.
Blossomcurved, club-shaped, an inch long, downy, and of a yellow gold colour; the segments of the mouth spread outward.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, which are curved, and the length of the blossom. Tips beardless.
Pointal.Seed-bud club-shaped, and furrowed. Shaft thread-shaped, curved, and without the blossom. Summit four-cornered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from July, till November.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris aristatis, inclusis; stylo exserto; corollis tubulosis, subcylindraceis; foliis ternis.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticosus, tripedalis, teres, erectus, gracilis, superne pubescens, ramulis subsimplicibus.
Foliaterna, linearia, erecto-patentia, supra plana, subtus revoluta, nitida, saturate viridia.
Floresplerumque tres, subcernui, ramei, terminales, prope caulis summitatem.
Calyx.Perianthium duplex,interiustetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, erectis, luteo-virentibus:exteriustriphyllum, foliolis brevioribus priori incumbentibus.
Corollatubulosa, subcylindracea, ima parte, carnea, pallida, summa, flavo-virescente, limbo quadrilobo, æquali erectiusculo.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ oblongiusculæ, bipartitæ, inclusæ, aristatæ.
Pistillum.Germen oblongum. Stylus filiformis, corolla longior, apice inflexo. Stigma subtetragonum, virescens.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a Novembri in Aprilem.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with bearded tips within the blossom; the pointal standing out; the blossom tubular, nearly cylindrical; leaves growing by threes.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, grows to three feet high, cylindrical, upright, slender, downy at the top, the branches seldom divided.
Leavesgrowing by threes, linear, between upright and spreading, smooth on the upper, and rolled back on the under, surface, shining and dark green.
Flowersare commonly three together, bending a little downward, terminating the branches near the upper part of the stem.
Empalement.Cup double, theinnerfour-leaved, ovate, erect, and of a greenish yellow: theouterthree-leaved, the leaves shorter than the former, and lying on them.
Blossomtubular, nearly cylindrical, of a light flesh colour at the base, and yellowish green at the mouth, which is divided into four equal nearly erect segments.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, fixed into the receptacle. Tips nearly oblong, divided, bearded, and within the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-vessel oblong. Shaft thread-shaped, longer than the blossom, the point bending. The Summit nearly four-cornered, and greenish.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Time of flowering from November till April.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris cristatis, inclusis; corolla ventricosa, ore obliqua, purpurea; pedunculis coloratis, longissimis; foliis alternis, sparsis, obtusis, pilis glandulosis micantibus hirtis.
DESCRIPTIO.
Cauliserectus, spithameus; rami et ramuli filiformes, sparsi, erecto-patentes, virgati.
Foliaalterna, sparsa, linearia, obtusa, apice reflexa, pilis glandulosis hirta.
Floresterminales, sub-umbellati, sub-erecti; pedunculi filiformes, foliis duplo longiores; bracteæ minutæ, coloratæ.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum; foliolis sub-ovatis, viscosis, acuminatis, coloratis, apicibus reflexis.
Corollaventricosa, purpurea, costata, pubescens, ore obliqua, arctata, profunde sanguinea; laciniis cordatis, expansis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, torta, receptaculo inserta; antheræ cristatæ, inclusæ.
Pistillum.Germen clavatum, sulcatum. Stylus filiformis, purpureus. Stigma tetragonum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mense Julii ad Octobrem.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with crested tips, within the blossom, which is big-bellied, oblique-mouthed, and purple; the foot-stalks are coloured, and very long; leaves grow alternate, scattered, blunt, and thick with shining glandular hairs.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemupright, about a span high; the larger and smaller branches are thread-shaped, scattered, upright, spreading, and twiggy.
Leavesgrow alternate, scattered, linear, blunt, the end bent back, and thick with glandular hairs.
Flowersare terminal, nearly in bunches, almost upright; the foot-stalks are thread-shaped, and twice as long as the leaves; the floral leaves are small, and coloured.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved; leaves nearly egg-shaped, clammy, pointed, coloured, and bent outward at the top.
Blossombig-bellied, purple, ribbed, and downy, with the mouth oblique, narrowed, and of a deep blood colour; the segments are heart-shaped, and spreading.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, which are twisted, and fixed into the receptacle; the tips are crested, and within the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-vessel club-shaped, and furrowed. Shaft thread-shaped, and purple. Summit four-cornered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from the month of July till October.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, exsertis; foliis quaternis, mucronatis, apicibus reflexis; corollis clavato-cylindraceis, verticillatis, aurantiis.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticosus, pedalis et ultra, erectus, basi simplicissimus; rami verticillati, simplices, erecti.
Foliaquaterna, linearia, glabra, apice reflexa, mucronata, supra plana, subtus sulcata, unguicularia, petiolis adpressis.
Floresin medio ramorum verticillati, recti; verticilli alter alteri exsurgentes; pedunculi longi, bracteis tribus instructi.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis lanceolatis, acuminatis, carinatis, viscosis, adpressis.
Corollaclavato-cylindrica, pollicaria, aurantia; ore limbo quadrilobo revoluto, laciniis superioribus longioribus.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ muticæ, magnæ, exsertæ.
Pistillum.Germen clavatum, sulcatum. Stylus filiformis, staminibus longior. Stigma tetragonum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mense Septembris, in Martium.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips, without the blossom; leaves grow by fours, are sharp pointed, and bent back at the point; the blossoms are cylindrically club-shaped, grow in whorls, and orange coloured.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, rather more than a foot high, upright, and simple at the base; the branches grow in whorls, are simple and upright.
TheLeavesgrow by fours, are linear, smooth, bent downward at the point, which is sharp, smooth on the upper, and furrowed on the under surface, half an inch long, with the footstalks pressed to the branches.
TheFlowersgrow in whorls about the middle of the branches, straight out; the whorls rise out of each other in succession; the foot-stalks are long, having three floral leaves.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, leaflets lance-shaped, tapered, keel-shaped, clammy, and pressed to the blossom.
Blossom, cylindrically club-shaped, an inch long and orange coloured; the segments of the mouth are four, which are rolled back, the upper longer than the lower ones.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, fixed into the receptacle. Tips beardless, very large, and without the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-vessel club-shaped, and furrowed. Shaft thread-shaped, and longer than the chives. Summit, four-cornered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from September, till March.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, exsertis, rubris; corollis minutis, albidis, sub-campanulatis; bractæ albæ, calyciformes; rami flexuosi; foliis ternis.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticus, pedalis vel paulo ultra, inserne nudus, erectus; rami flexuosi, virgati; ramuli brevissimi, sub-terni.
Foliaterna, linearia, glabra, acuta, subtus sulcata; petiolis adpressis.
Floresin ultimis ramulis terminates, subterni; pedunculi albo-tomentosi, bracteæ albidæ, juxta basin calycis sitæ.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, acuminatis, concavis, albidis, adpressis.
Corollaminuta, sub-campanulata, albida, glabra; oris laciniis adpressis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria apice incurvata. Antheræ muticæ, exsertæ, rubræ.
Pistillum.Germen sub-rotundum, sulcatum. Stylus filiformis, exsertus. Stigma peltatum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mensi Aprili, in Julium.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips, red, and without the blossoms, which are small, white, almost bell-shaped; the floral leaves are white, and resemble the cup; the branches grow zig-zag; the leaves grow by threes.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, grows rather more than a foot high, naked beneath, and upright; the branches grow zig-zagged, and twiggy; the smaller branches are short, and grow mostly by threes.
TheLeavesgrow by threes, are linear and smooth, sharp, furrowed underneath; the foot-stalks pressed to the stem.
TheFlowersterminate the ends of the smaller branches, mostly by threes; the foot-stalks are of a downy white; the floral leaves are white, and placed close to the cup.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, which are egg-shaped, pointed, concave, white, and pressed to the blossom.
Blossomsmall, nearly bell-shaped, white, and smooth; the segments of the mouth are pressed to the threads.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, bent inwards at the end. Tips are red, beardless, and without the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-vessel nearly round, and furrowed. Shaft thread-shaped, and without the blossom. Summit shield-shaped.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from April, till July.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris cristatis, inclusis; floribus umbellatis, terminalibus, livide-purpureis; pedunculis longissimis; bracteis ovatis, maximis; folia terna, linearia, carnosa, glauca.
DESCRIPTIO.
Cauliserectus, fragilis, sesquipedalis; rami erecti, subsimplices, longi.
Foliaterna, linearia, acuta, patentia, sulcata, glabra, carnosa, glauca; petiolis adpressis.
Floresterminales, umbellati, nutantes; pedunculi longissimi, colorati, bracteis ternis, coloratis, ovatis, concavis instructi.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, coloratis, reflexis.
Corollasubconica, atro-purpurea, ore arctata; laciniis reflexis, acuminatis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo, capillaria, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ cristatæ, ad basin gibbæ, inclusæ.
Pistillum.Germen subglobosum, sulcatum. Stylus inclusus, cylindricus. Stigma peltatum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mensi Maii, in Julium.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with crested tips, within the blossoms, which grow in bunches, at the end of the branches, and are of a livid purple colour; the foot-stalks very long; the floral leaves are egg-shaped, and very large; leaves grow by threes, are linear, fleshy, and of a sea-green colour.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemupright, brittle, grows a foot and a half high; the branches grow upright, with few smaller branches, and long.
Leavesgrow by threes, are linear, pointed, spreading, furrowed, smooth, fleshy, and of a sea-green colour; the foot-stalks pressed to the stem.
Flowersterminate the branches in bunches, and grow nodding; the foot-stalks are very long, and coloured, having three coloured, egg-shaped, concave, floral leaves.
Empalement.Cup of four leaves, which are egg-shaped, coloured, and reflexed.
Blossom, nearly conical, of a dark purple, narrowed at the mouth; the segments reflexed, and tapered.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, fixed into the receptacle. Tips crested, gouty at the base, and within the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-bud nearly globular, and furrowed. Shaft within the blossom, and cylinder-shaped. Summit shield-shaped.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from May, till July.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, inclusis; corollis glutinosissimis, verticillatis, confertis, melinis, pollicaribus; foliis senis, micantibus.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisbipedalis, erectus. Rami simplices, longi, raro ramulosi.
Foliasena, linearia, nitida, acuminata, glabra, læviter sulcata, patentia; petiolis adpressis.
Floresin apicibus ramorum, verticillato-conferti, horizontales; pedunculi breves, bracteis tribus calyci adpressis.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis lanceolatis, viscosis, adpressis.
Corollacylindrica, pollicaria, pallido-lutea, glutinosissima, nitida, oris laciniis parum reflexis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo, capillaria. Antheræ muticæ, inclusæ.
Pistillum.Germen turbinatum, sulcatum, apice pilosum. Stylus filiformis, exsertus. Stigma tetragonum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mense Septembri in Martium.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips, within the blossoms, which are extremely clammy, in whorls, pressed together, of a straw colour, and an inch long; leaves by sixes, shining.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemtwo feet high, and upright. Large branches simple, long, and seldom branching.
Leavesby sixes, linear, shining, pointed, smooth, slightly furrowed, and spreading. Foot-stalks pressed to the branches.
Flowersgrow at the summit of the branches, pressed together in whorls, and horizontal; foot-stalks short, having three floral leaves pressed to the cup.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, with spear-shaped clammy leaflets, pressed to the blossom.
Blossomcylindrical, an inch long, of a pale yellow, very clammy, shining, with the segments of the mouth slightly reflexed.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads. The tips beardless, within the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-vessel turban-shaped, furrowed, and hairy at the top. Shaft thread-shaped, and without the blossom. Summit four-cornered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from September till March.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, cohærentibus, valdè corollam excedentibus; floribus verticillatis, horizontalibus; corollis clavatis, aurantiis, sesquipollicaribus, glabris; foliis sub-quaternis, patentibus.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticosus, erectus, tripedalis et ultra, strictissimus; rami simplicissimi, erecti, verticillati.
Foliaquaterna, levitèr sulcata, rigida, recta, sub-pollicaria, petiolis laxis.
Floresex axillis foliorum sub-apice ramorum verticillati; pedunculi brevi, bracteis tribus, subulatis, instructi.
Calyx.Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis subulatis, adpressis, glabris.
Corollaclavata, sesquipollicaris, parum curvata, glabra, aurantia; laciniis æqualibus, suberectis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, apice incurvata. Antheris muticis, bifidis, lateribus cohærentibus, longè exsertis.
Pistillum.Germen clavatum, sulcatum, ad basin glandulosum. Stylus filiformis, staminibus paulo longior. Stigma apice concavum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mensi Maii, in Septembrem.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips, sticking together, and protruding considerably beyond the blossom; flowers grow in whorls horizontally; blossoms club-shaped, orange coloured, an inch and half long, and smooth; leaves grow mostly by fours, spreading.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, upright, grows three feet high or more, and very stiff; branches very simple, upright, and grow in whorls.
Leavesgrow by fours, are slightly furrowed, harsh, straight, near an inch long, with loose foot-stalks.
Flowersgrow from the foot-stalks of the leaves, close to the stem, near the summit of the branches, in whorls; foot-stalks short, having three awl-shaped floral leaves on them.
Empalement.Cup four-leaved, leaflets awl-shaped, pressed to the blossom, and smooth.
Blossomclub-shaped, an inch and a half long, a little curved, smooth, and orange colour; the segments equal, nearly upright.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, curved inwards at the end. Tips beardless, two-cleft, adhering together by the sides, a great way out of the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-bud club-shaped, furrowed, and glandular at the base. Shaft thread-shaped, a little longer than the chives. Summit concave at the top.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from May, till September.
REFERENCE.
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CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica, antheris muticis, exsertis; corollis urceolatis; calycibus duplicatis, viscosis, imbricatis, coloratis, corollam sub-æquantibus; foliis ternis, lævibus, truncatis, linearibus.
DESCRIPTIO.
Caulisfruticosus, erectus, spithamæus; rami et ramuli frequentissimi, foliosi, erecti.
Foliaterna, linearia, recta, truncata, plana, lævia, petiolis brevissimis adpressis.
Floresin ramulis terminales, sub-terni, umbellati, cernui; pedunculis longitudine calycis.
Calyx.Perianthium duplicatum, adpressum, imbricatum: foliolis ovatis, viscosis, incarnatis.
Corollaurceolata, apice incarnata, laciniis obtusis, minutis, erectis.
Stamina.Filamenta octo capillaria, incurvata. Antheræ muticæ, exsertæ.
Pistillum.Germen subrotundum. Stylus filiformis, longitudine staminum. Stigma tetragonum.
Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.
Floret a mense Julii in Octobrem.
REFERENTIA.
SPECIFIC CHARACTER.
Heath, with beardless tips without the blossoms, which are pitcher-shaped; cup double, clammy, tiled, coloured, and almost the length of the blossoms; leaves grow by threes, even, appearing cut off at the point, and linear.
DESCRIPTION.
Stemshrubby, upright, a span high; the larger and smaller branches are numerous, covered with leaves, and upright.
Leavesgrow by threes, straight out, appearing cut off at the point, flat, even, and having their footstalks pressed to the branches.
Flowersgrow in bunches, generally three together, at the ends of the smaller branches, hanging downward; footstalks the length of the cup.
Empalement.Cup double, pressed to the blossom, tiled: the leaves are egg-shaped, clammy, and flesh-coloured.
Blossompitcher-shaped, flesh-coloured at the mouth, which has its segments blunt, small, and upright.
Chives.Eight hair-like threads, bent inwards. Tips beardless, and without the blossom.
Pointal.Seed-bud nearly round. Shaft thread-shaped, the length of the chives. Summit four-cornered.
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from July till October.
REFERENCE.