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Dirii'^sciUM, Weher. From dis^ twice, andí)%5-
kioUy a vesicle ; in reference to the shell of the
theca being double. Linn. 24, Or. 5, Nat. Or.
Bryacem, A very little plant, found in woods,
and on rocks in Al})iiie situations. The stems
are cxceedini^ly short, and grow in densely
matted •i)atches. Synonyme: 1, Buxbaümia
folidsct—foliosuni.
D i p l á c h n e , Bcaiivois. From diploos, double,
and achne, chalf. Linn. 3, Or, 2, Nat. Or.
Graminacece. An uninteresting species of
grass, of simple culture. Synonyme: 1, Festilca
polystáchya~íi\mi(í\\\hx\^.
D í p l a c u s , Nutiall. From dis^ two, and plahos^
a placenta ; alluding to the splitting 'of the
capsule, to each valve of which is attached a
large placenta, iind under its edges are found
the slender subulate seeds. Linn. 14, Or. 2,
ITat. Or. ScrophiilariacecB, A genus of very
elegant plants, especially D. puniccus^ which
will prove a A^ery great ornament to our gardens.
The species will succeed well in rich
sandy loam, and may be increased bj'" cuttings.
D. pnniceus is at present rather scarce in this
country. Synomjme: 1, Mrniidus glutinbsus.
g l u t i i i ó s u s 1 . Orange . 6, G. Ev. S. 3 California 1794
p u n i c e u s . . Scarlet . 6, P. Ev. S. 3 California 1837
D i p l a d í í n i a , De Candolle. From diploos^ double,
iind aden^ a gland ; in allusion to the two
tubercles which are found at the base of the
ovary. Linn. 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or, Apocynácece.
M. Alphonse De Candolle, in his monograph
upon this order, has separated these from the •
well-known Liunsean genus Eclntes. They are
stove twiners, which seem to thrive best in
rough heath mould, mixed with silver sand ;
whilst growhig in summer, copious waterings
do them no injury, but in winter, without caution
in this respect, they are apt to damp off.
They are propagated by cuttings of the ripened
wood. Synonymes: 1, Echltes crassinbda; 2,
Mchltes spUndms; 3, Echltes atropurpúrea; 4,
D. magnifica.
a c u m i n î i t a 4. Yellow
c r a s s i n b d a 1
flava . . ,
H á r r i s i i . ,
i l l ú s t r i s . .
n obi lis . ,
Red
Yellow
6, S. Ev. Tw. 10 Brazi l . 1854
7, G. Ev. Tw, 10 B r a z ü . 1841
9, S. Ev. Tw. 10 R. Janei r o 1841
6, S. Ev. Tw. 6 N.Grendal845
6 Tr inidad. 1854
Brazil .1848
.Yellow . 6, S. Ev. Tw.
,Ro. pur. 6, S. Tu P.
. Wht.pk. 8, S.
Ev. Tw. 10 S. Amer . . 1847
s p l é n d e n s 2. Rosewt . 7, S. Ev. Tw. 10 Orgn.Mts. 18-43
u r o p b y l l a . Yellow . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 Brazil , 1847
D i p l à s i a , Richard. From diplazo, to double ;
in reference to the glumes. Linn. 3, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Cyperàceoe. A plant with little to recommend
it, growing in any common soil, and
increased by divisions.
k a r a t i f ô l i a . Ai jetal . 8, S. Grass. 3 Guiana . . 1825
P i P L À z i U M , Bwartz. From diplazo, to double ;
iu allusion to the indusia being double. Linn.
24, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Folypodiacem. A very
handsome and Ornamental genus of ferns. D.
auricidàticm forms a tree about ten feet high.
The plants succeed well in loam and peat, and
may be either inci^ased by seeds or divisions ;
the latter is the more preferable method. Synonymes:
1, Asplènium arhoreum ; 2, Asplèniuni
decussàtum ; Hemiônitis esculénta ; 4,
DIP
A. frondosmn; 5, IJ. grandifblia; 6, AsjMnium
amhujuum; 7, A. plantaginmm; 8, A.
DIP 195 DIS
rather pretty purplish flowers. For culture
and propagation, see Bletia. Synonyme: 1,
Dendrobinm punctáixim.
p u n c t Í L t u m l . Purplish 12, S. Ter. IJ N. Hoi. . 1822
'porrechim.; 9, A. amMguuvij 10, A» striatmn 11, A. thclypteroides.
a c u m i n i i t um . B r own 9, S. Her. P. h Brazi l .
aiYlne . . . . Bn. yl. 8, S. Her P. l" I. of Luzon
a r b o r ^ s c e n s . B r own 8, S. Ev. T. 12 Maurit . 1826
auricuUUum 1 . Bn. yl. 8, S. Ev. T. 12 Oaraccas 1820
W. Ind. . 1822
I. of Luzon
Guiana . 1824
I. of Luzon
l i r a z i l . 1841
b a r b a d d n s e . . B r own 8, S. Her. P
b r e v i ü ö r um . B r own 9, S. Her. P.
c a s t a n e i u f ö l i um Brown 7, S. Her. P.
c a u d a t um . . B r own 8, S. Her P.
c o a r c t i l t um . Bn. yl. 8, S. Her. P.
d e c u s s ^ t um 2 . B r own f>, S. Her. P. UE. Ind. .
d e t i ö x um . . B r own 7, S. Her. P. 1 Malacca,
e b ^ n e um . . B r own 7, S. Her. P. f I. of Luzon
e s c u l i i n t u mB . B r own 8. S. Her. P. 3 E. Ind. .1822
ext(§nsum . . B r own 7, S. Her. P. 2 Malacca.
f r o n d ö f i u m 4 . B r own 8 S. Her. P. E. lud.
g r a n d i f ö l i um 5 B r own 8, S. Her P. 4 Jamaica
1793
i n t e g r i f ö l i um . B r own 0, S. Her. P. 1 Java .
j u g l a n d i f o l i um Brown 8, S. Her. P. 3 Jamaica
m a l a b i i r i c um 6. B rown 7, S. Her. P, 10 E. Ind.
p l a n t a g i n e um 7 B r o ^ n 8, S. Her. P. 2
p o r r ^ c t um 8 , Bn. yl. 8, S. Her. P. 2
S c h k t i h r i i 9 . B r own 8, S. Her. P. 1
s e r a m p o r d n s e . B rown 8, S. Her. P. 8
Shepht^rdi . . B r own 8, S. Her. P. 1
s t r i a t um 10 . . B r own 8, S. Her. P. 1
t l i e l y p t e r o i -
des 11 . .
u n d u l ö s u m .
1820
1818
W. I n d . 1819
Malacca .
Malacca .
Scrampr. 1820
Brazil . 1822
W. Ind. . 1793
I Br own 7, H. He r . P . 1 N. Ame r . 1823
. B r own 8, S. Her. P. 1
D t p l o c h I l u s . See Diplomeris.
D i p l o c h i n u s . See Diplomeris.
DiPLOCHiTA, De Candolle, From diploos, double,
and chiton, a coat of mail. Linn. 8, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Melastomhcece. For culture, refer to
Meldstoina. Synonymes : 1, Meldstoma Fathergiila;
2, Meldstoma Tamonea.
F o t h e r ^ i l l a 1 . Whi t e 5, S. Ev. S. U Trinidad . 1815
m a c r o p h y l l a . l iose. 5, S. Ev. S. 2 Mexico . 1820
S w a r t z i i l n a 2 . Ros e . 4, S. Ev. S. 2 Jamaica . 1816
D i p l o c 5 m a , D. Don. From dij^loos, double,
and koma^ hair ; the pappus is of two forms.
Li^m. 19, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Asterdcece. A pretty
species, succeeding well in common garden soil;
but requiring protection in winter, therefore
it is best to always grow a few plants in pots to
stand in the frame in winter, as those in the
ground are apt to suffer if not well attended
to ; it may be increased by seeds or divisions.
Synonyme: 1, Doronicnm villbsum.
v i U o s a l . . . Yellow 6, H. Her. P. 1 Mexico . 1826
D i p l o l ^ n a , Desfontaines. From diploos, double,
and Imna, a cloak ; in allusion to the double
involucram. Linn. 13, Or. 2, JSTat. Or. Rntacece.
angustif61ia . Yel. cr. 5, G. Ev. S. 3 Swan R. . 1837
Danipiiiri . . Yel. cr. 4, E. Ev. S. 4 Swan R. . 1837
gTandiiibra . Yel. cr. 5, G. Ev. S. 3 Swan R. . 1837
DiPLOLilPiS, R. Broton. From diploos, double,
and lepis, a scale. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or.
Asclepiadacece. An uninteresting genus of
climbing plants, growing freely in any rich
light soil; young cuttings root in sand, under
a glass, in heat. The root of D. vomiibria is
prized by the Indian doctors for its expectorant
and diaphoretic qualities—a^iciiZa^i^,
ovata^ vomitbria.
D i f l o m ^ r i s , D. Don. From diploos, double,
and meris, a part. Linn. 20, Or. 1, ISTat. Or.
Orchidacece. A genus of pretty orchidaceous
plants, requiring the same treatment as Cypripèdiitm.
Synonymes: 1, DiplocMlus hirsiXtus;
2 , Diplochllits longifbiius.
h i r s i i t a 1 . Purpl e . . 3, S. Ter. \ India . . 1836
p u l c b é l l a 2 . Purpl e . . 3, G. Ter. \ IS^epal . . 1836
D i p l o n è m a , Don. See Royèna.
D i p l o p a p p u s , Cassini. From diioloos, double,
and pappos, pappus ; the fruit is furnished
with a double row of bristles. Linn. 19, Or.
2 Nat. Or. Asteràceoe. A very handsome,
shrubby species, growing to the height of about
two feet, producing its flowers in heads, with
the rays rich liUic, and the disc a bright yellow.
It succeeds well in sandy loam, and is increased
by cuttings. It will grow and flower
well in a hot, exposed situation in the open
ground in suinmer, but requires the protection
of a frame in winter.
i n c à n u s . . Lil. yel 8, F. Ev. S. 2 California . 1832
D i p l o f é l t i s , Endlielier. From diploos, double,
and pelle, a buckler ; the double fruit. Linn.
23, Or.l, Nat. Or. Sapindàceoe. These plants
require similar treatment to Cape plants, such
as Hebenstreitias, striking freely from cuttings
of the young wood, and will bear to be planted
in the open border during the summer season.
H u g e l i i . . Rose wht . 7, G. Her . P. 1 Swan R. 1837
D i p l o p h " Í l l u m , Lehmann. Derived from diploos,
double, and phyllon, a leaf ; in allusion
to the two-leaved calyx. Linn. 2, Or. 1, ISTat.
Or. ScTophulariàceoe. A border annual, the
seeds of which need only líe sown in the
open border early in spring. Synonyme: 1,
Verónica Crîsta-gâlli.
veronicsefòrme 1. Blue 4, H. Tr. A. I Caucasus . 1813
D i p l o s a s t e r a , Tansch. See Calliópsis.
D i p l o s p ò r a , De Candolle. See Cdnthmm.
D i p l o s t è g i u m , De Candolle, See Osbeckia.
D i p l o s t ì ì p h i u m , De Candolle. See Áster.
D i p l ü t Á x i s , De Candolle. From diploos, double,
and taxis, a series ; the seeds are disposed in
two rows in each cell. Linn. 15, Nat. Or.
Brassicàceoe. Uninteresting annuals, which
merely require sowing in the open border,
where they will grow, flower, and produce their
seed in abundance. Synonymes: 1, Sisymhrium
cathôlicnm ; 2, Sinàpis crassifhlia ; 3,
Sinàpis erucoìdes; 4, SisSmbriitm muràle ; 5,
Sisprnhrium péndidum ; 6, Sispmhrinm tennifblium;
7, Sinàpis virgàta-^'BdCVYÙìhxì, cathólica
1, crassifülia 2, erucoìdes 3, hispida, murális
4, péndula 5, saxátilis, tenuifòlia 6, viminea,
virgàta 7.
DiPLOTi-iiïMiUM, Martins. Derived from diploos,
double, and thema, a spathe. Linn. 21, Or. 9,
Nat. Or. Palm à^ceoe. Ornamental plants,
growing to the height of about ten feet, and
requiring the same treatment as Carybta and
other genera of the order. Synonyme: 1,
Cocos arenàrixLS.
c a m p e s t r e . . St raw 5, S. P a l m 10 Brazil . . 1823
caudéscens . . Cream 5, S. Palm 10 Brazil . .1823
littoriXle 1 . . Cream 5, S. P a l m 8 Brazil . . 1854
m a r i t i m u m . . S t r aw 5, S. Palm 10 Brazil . . 1823
D i p ò d i u m , -Z2. Broion. From dis, two, and pons
podos, a foot : referring to the threads of the
pollen masses. Linn. 20, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Orchidàeeoe.
A very curious, leafless plant, with
D i p o r í d i u m . See Ochna.
D i p s a c á c e a , or T e a z l e w o r t s . Herbaceous
plants, or under shrubs, natives of the temperate
parts of the world. The common teazle
is used by fullers in dressing cloth.
D i p s a c o z a m i a , Bcnth. See Zamia.
D í p s a c u s , Tournefort. Supposed to be from
dipsao, to thirst; in consequence of the leaves
liolding water ; dipsalcos is also the Greek name
for the disease called diabetes, wliich is always
accompanied by great thirst. Linn. 4, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Dipsacáceos. Curious species, some
of which are pretty flowering plants, especially
D. pilosus. They grow well in any commou
soil, and are readily increased by seeds. D.
fullbnmn is extensively cultivated in the west
of England, the dried heads of which furnish
the teazle used by fullers in dressing cloth.
f é r o x . . . . Purple 7, H.
B.
3 S. Eur. .1818
f u l l 6 n um . . Purpl e 7, H.
B.
6 Brit, hedges.
GmeUni . . . Blue . 7, H.
B.
3 Caucasus 1820
i n e r m i s . . . Whi t e , H.
B.
3è Nepal . . 1823
l a c i n i á t u s . . Purpl e 7, H.
B.
G e r m a n y . 1683
p i l ó s u s . . . "White 8, H.
B.
B r i t . moi. pi.
sylvéstris.
D i p t e r a c á n t h u s . See Ruéllia.
D í p t e r i x , Schreher. From dis, double, and
pterix, a wing ; the two upper lobes of the
calyx a])pear like two wings. Linn. 17, Or.
4, Nat. Or. Fahacece. An ornamental tree, attaining
the height of sixty feet. It inquires to
be grown in a íoamy soil, and ripened cuttings
root in sand, under a glass, in a moist heat.
The seeds of this tree are the Tongo, cr Tonquin4ieans,
so well known as giving a pleasant
scent to snuff. Synom/me: 1, Barybsma Tongo.
odortita 1 . . Purpl e 5, S. Ev. T, 60 Guiana . . 1793
D i p t e r o u s , applied to anything which has two
wings.
DÍRCA, Linn. Derived from dirka, signifying a
•fountain; in reference to the habitation of the
plant. Linn. 8, Or. 1, iiat. Or. Thymclacece.
An ornamental little shrub, found growing in
the marshes of North America. It succeeds
well in sandy loam, and is propagated by
layers or seeds. It is so tough that the twigs
are used for baskets, &c. ; whence the English
name, leather wood.
p a l ú s t r i s . Yel low . 8, H. De. S. 6 Virginia . 1750
DiRCiSA, Decaisne. See Gésnera.
DiSA, Linn. Meaning unknown. Linn. 20, Or.
1, Nat. Or. Orchidacece. A genus of interesting
tuberous-rooted plants, thriving well in
an equal mixture of peat, loam, and sand, and
increased by separating the roots. They require
to be very carefully watered when not in
a growing state.
b r a c t e á t a . . Groen . 6, G. Ter.
c h r y s o s t á c h y a . YeUow . 6, G. Ter.
c o r n u t a . . . Pa. blue 6, G. Ter.
d r a c 6 n i s . . . Wt . pur . 6, G. Ter.
f e r r u g i n e a , . Brown . 6, G. Ter.
flexuósa . . . Blue . 6, G. Ter.
graminifóUa . Blue . 6, G. Ter.
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