Browallia, Linn. ,
445. B. elata, Linn.—Speedwell; said by Roxburgh to grow
in the Island. Bot, Mag. 34.—Hab. Pern.
446. B. demissa, Linn.—Blue Speedwell; uncultivated and common
in gardens. Alt. 3 5. Bot. Mag. 1136.—Hab. Panama.
Buddleia, Linn. ' '
447. B. Idndleyana, Fortune.—Purple-flowered Buddleia; cultivated
in gardens on the high land, where it grows to a^ small slender
plant, about eighteen inches high, and blossoms and,'seeds.—Hab.
China.
448. B. brasiliensis, Jacq^——Square stein Buddleia; growing
wild in a fence, but rather rare, near Prospect Plain and High
Peak. Bot. Mag. 271 S.—Hab. Brazil.
449. B. rnmtagasearisnsis, Vahl.—The common Buddleia; one
of the most abu»da«*fc and objectionable weeds- in the Island. -On
account of its rapid growth it is much used for hedging; but it soon
overruns acres oi land, and climbs over the tallest trees. I t grows
so thickly as to afford a complete protection to rats and other
vermin, nevertheless it is a handsome p lan t; its blue-green leaves
and rich clusters of orange blossoms (daring the month of June;
when in full bloom) contrast well with other foliage. H. L. Alt.
4.to 5. Wild and very common. Bot. Mag. 2824.—I t is an extremely
unwholesome plant to surround the cottages as it does, the
fluff from the under side of the ^leaves being inhaled, produces
irritation and cough, and ultimate death.—Hab. Madagascar.
Calceolaria, Linn.
450. C. pm n ata, Linn.—Yellow Calceolaria. This small species
grows wild, and is common in gardens on the high land. Bot. Mas
41.—Hab. Peru.
Celsia, Linh.
451. C. linearis, Ja cq .— An orange-flowered garden plant,
recently introduced, growing cultivated and is rare. Alt. 3 8 . Bot.
Mag. 210.—-Hab. Peru.
, Lophospermum, Don.
45.2.X. scandens, Don.—Meiiean Creeper; grows wild, and is
common on roadside banks, and amongst the native ferns and A.Melliss,dd. JU R tc h jith . "VincentBrocks Day &San,imp