Excerpt from Descriptions of Three Hundred New Species of South American Plants: With an Index to Previously Published South American Can Species by the Same Author
Xanthosoma(§ Acontiam) bilineata.
Glabrous. Corm 3.5 cm. broad, 2.5 cm. high, the roots dense on sides and base. Petioles about 4.5 dm. long, the lower half gradually dilated and sheathing at the base. Blade 15 to 20 cm. long from summit of petiole, the lateral lobes extending about 5 cm. farther down, its extreme width 2.5 to 3.5 dm. Middle lobe 12 to 15 cm. broad, ovate with an abrupt very short triangular acute acumination. Lateral lobes 14 to 18 cm. long, 7 to 9 cm. wide, inequilaterally ovate, acutish, the base somewhat angular or lightly hastate. Leaf thin, the primaries broad, flat, the secondaries of the middle lobe about 12 on a side, of the lateral about 10, somewhat decurrent on the primary, widely spreading, little curved, the marginal line double, a strong undulating one 3 mm. from the margin, a more slender one at the margin, the intervening fine venation very loose and slender. Peduncle (only one seen) 18 cm. long, stout, erect. Tube of spathe 3 cm. long, 12 mm. wide, as pressed, the limb 8 cm. long, 2 cm. broad in the closed and pressed state, acuminate and acute, white. Dissection material wanting.
"Spathe white. In a plantain patch, shady open ground in a damp place at Onaca, 2500 feet. Abundant, August 16." (Herbert H. Smith, Colombia, No. 2475.)
Tillandsia (§ Pseudocatopsis) triangularis.
More or less finely furfuraceous, especially above. Leaf bases forming a dense imbricated mass, 8 cm. broad, 10 cm. high; triangular, flat, 3 cm. wide, abruptly contracted into the leaves which are 7 to 12 cm. long, and about 4 to 6 mm. wide, tapering to a fine point, the nerves very numerous and fine. Peduncle and panicle each about 15 cm. long, the scales of the peduncle closely appressed, 2 cm. long, ovate, acute. Branches of the panicle close together, 3 to 6 cm. long, simple, subtended by bracts similar to those of the peduncle, the flowers distichous, thick, about 3 to the cm. Floral bract 6 mm. long and broad, obovate with sub-truncate, minutely mucronulate summit, about 20-nerved. Calyx 5 mm. long, the sepals ovate, obtusish, nearly as broad as long, not keeled, the nerves obscure.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed study of newly discovered South American species of Xanthosoma, a genus of tropical plants. The author, a renowned botanist, gathered these specimens from various expeditions to Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These discoveries contribute to the understanding of the diversity and distribution of Xanthosoma in South America and provide valuable insights into the evolution and taxonomy of the genus. Through meticulous descriptions, illustrations, and in-depth analysis, the book sheds light on the unique characteristics, habitats, and relationships of these newly identified species. By expanding our knowledge of Xanthosoma, this book enriches the field of botany and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of plant life. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332219759_0
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