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succory ; swine's-succory. Linn. 19, Or. 1,
JSTat. Or. Astcràceoe. Uniuterestiag herbaceous
plants, of the simplest culture—arenària,
litcida, radiàtaj scàbra. See Krîgia, Lâpsana,
Thrinda.
HYPÉCOUM, Linn. From hypecheo, to rattle ; in
reference to the noise made by the seeds in the
pods. Liiin, 4, Or. 2, Kat. Or. Papaveràccoe,
These are very pretty plants ; the seed has
only to be sown in the open ground.
eréctum . . Yel. . 5, H. A. Siberia . .1759
imbérbe . . Yel. . H. A. J Cyprus . . 1833
pendulum . Yel. . 6, H. Tr. A. ^ S. France . 164 0
procumbeiis. Yd. . 7, II. Tr. A. | S. Eur. . . 1596
HYPÉLATE. See Melkocca.
HYPERANTHÈIRA, Vahl. See Moringa.
HYPEEBÔREUS, northern.
HYPERCATHÀRTIC, a medicine that produces too
powerful effects as a purgative.
FLYPERXCÂCEIE, or Tutsans and St. John's Worts.
The plants of this order are generally spread
over the whole world ; they consist of trees,
shrubs, herbaceous plants, and annuals ; all
have a resinous juice, which exudes on the
plants being injured.
HYPERICUM, Linii. The name is said to be derived
from uper and eicon, an image ; the superior
])art of the flower represents a figure.
Linn. 18, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Ilyp&ricàceoe. The
most part of the species of this extensive
genus are showy plants. The greenhouse and
frame shrubby kinds do well in loam and peat,
and young cnttings root freely in sand, nnder
a glass. The hardy shrubs are well fitted for
the front of shrubberies, being dwarf and
showy, and growing in any soil, and increased
by divisions or seeds, as Avell as
the herbaceous kinds, which thrive well in
any common soil. The seeds of the annual
species have only to be sown in the open
gronnd in spring. ^Synonymes: 1, H. monôgynum
; 2, deJphiiiénse ; 3, Kohliàmim ; 4,
iiervhsumj 5, aspalatholdes ; 6, Elodea campanulàta,.
See Androschmumj Reanmùrea, and
Vîsmea,
segyptiacum Yel.
sethiòpicum. Yel.
alpinum . . Yel.
amoenum . Yel.
angulòsum . Yel.
Asc;^ron . . Yel.
ascyroides . Yel.
attenuàtum. Yel.
ax-illàre 1 . Yel.
baleàricum . Yel.
barbàtum . Yel.
calábricum. Yel.
calycinum
canadénse
canariénse
cliinénse 1
ciliàtum .
cochin-cMnénse
.
cordifòlium
Còris . .
críspum .
dentatura
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
•Red
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
dolabrifòrme Yel.
dùbium 2
eltltum
èie gai) s 3 .
elòdes . .
elodi(^ì(Jes 4
. 6, a
. 7 , G.
. 7, H.
. 7, H.
. 6, H.
. 6 , H.
. 6, H.
. 7 , H.
. 7 , H.
. 5, F.
. 7 , H.
. 8, H.
. 7 , H.
. 8 , H.
. 8, G.
. 6 , G.
. 7 , F.
. 7 , G.
. 7 , F.
. 6, F
. 7 , P.
. 8. H.
. 6, H
. 7 , H.
. 7, H.
. 6, H.
. 7, H.
7, H.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Siilph.
EV. S. 2 Egypt . 17S7
Ev. S. 1 C. G. H. 1817
Her. P. 2 Hungary 1822
Her. P. 4 Carolina . 1802
Her. P. 2 N. Amer. 1812
Her. P. 2 Siberia . 1774
Her. P. 2 IST, Amer. 1812
Her. P. l.V Dahuria . 1822
Ev. S. 2 Georgia . 1806
Ev. S. 1 Majorca . 1714
Her. P. IJ Scot., thickets
Her. P. li Calabria . 1816
De. S. 2 Ireland, hills,
tier. P. 1 N. Amer. 1770
Ev. S. 2 Canaries 1699
Ev. S. 3 China . 1753
Her. P. 2 Levant . 1739
Ev. S. 2 China . 1821
Ev. S. 2 Nepal . 1825
Ev. S. 1 Levant . 1640
Her. P. 1 Greece . 1688
Her. P. 2 Medit. . 1820
Her. P. 2 N. Amer. 1821
Her. P. 3 Brit.,thickets.
De. S. 4 N. Amer. 1762
Her. P. Siberia . 1822
Pier. P. I Brit., bogs.
Her. P. 1 Jî'epal . 1820
} Yel.
: Yel.
I Yel.
empetrifò-
Hum
ericoides .
fasciculàtum
5 .
fimbriàtum . Yel.
floribúndum Yel.
foliòsum . . Yel.
frondòsum . Yel.
galioides . . Yel.
Geblèri . . Yel.
glandulòsum Yel.
glaùcum . . Yel.
grandiflòrum Yel.
heterophjf-llum
. .
hircinnm
minus .
hirsutum
humifusum
hyssopifòl
i u m
y Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
involiitum
japónicum
Kalmiànum. Yel.
Ifevigàtum . Yel.
liTiarisefòlium Yel.
Liofctàrdi
macrocàrpurn
maeulàtum
montknum
myrtifòlium. Yel.
nudiñórum . Yel.
nummulàrium
oblongifòliuni
. .
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
olympicum
paludòsum
pátulum .
perfoliàtum . YeL
perforàtum . Yel.
procùmbens Yel.
prolíñcum . Yel.
púlchrum . Yel.
punctátum . Yel.
pusÌUum . . Yel.
pyramidà- \ YqI
tTim. . I
quadrángulum.
. )
quinquénérvium.
refìéxum
rosmarinifòlium
.
serpyllifòlium
. .
^•Yel.
Yel.
Yel.
setòsum .
Yel.
simplex .
Yel.
tomentòsum Yel.
triplinérve . Yel.
undulàtum . Yel.
uràlum . . Yel.
veronénse . Yel.
verticiUàtum Yel.
virgiXtum . Yel.
virgin icum 6 Yel.
Wébbii . . Yel.
HYP
. 7, F. Ev. S. 1 S. Eur. . 1820
. 6, F. Ev. S, 1 Spain , 1821
. 7, F. De. S. 1 Carolina . 1811
. 7, H.
Her.
Pyrenees
. 6, G.
De.
Madeira .
. 8 , G.
Ev.
Azores .
. 7, H.
De.
N. Amer.
. 8, H.
Ev.
N. Amer.
. 7, H.
De.
Altai . ,
. 6 , G.
Ev.
Madeira .
. 8, F.
De.
S. li N. Amer.
. 7 , G.
Ev.
S. 3 Teneriffe
. 7, G.
Ev.
. 8, H.
Do.
. 8, H.
De.
. 6, H.
Her.
. 7 , H.
De.
. 7 , H.
Her.
. 7, F. Her. P.
. 7, H. Pier. P.
. 6, H. De. S.
. 8, H. Her. P.
. 6, H. Her. P.
. 7, H. Tr. B.
. 8, H. Her. P.
. 7, H. Her. P.
. 7, H. Her. P.
, 7, H. Her. P.
. 7, H. Her. P.
. G, H. De. Cr.
1821
1779
1778
1806
1829
1777
1812
1718
S. 2 Persia . 1812
S. 3 S. Eur. . 1640
S. 2 S. Eur. .
P. 2 Brit., banks.
Tr. J Brit., past.
P. 1 S. Eur. . 1823
1 K. S. W. 1822
n Nepal . 1823
1 N. Amer. 1759
l i N. Amer. 1772
1 Cornwall, rck s.
k Switzerl. 1818
2 N. Amer. 1828
2 N. Amer. 1789
Brit., woods.
N. Amer. 1818
ISr. Amer. 1811
1 S. Eur. . 1823
Yel. . 6, G. Ev. S. 1 Nepal . 1823
8, H.
7, H.
6, H.
7, H.
7! H.
8, H.
7, H.
7, H.
6, H.
7, F.
Ev. S.
Her. P.
Ev. S.
Her. P.
Her. P.
Her. P.
De. S.
Pier. P.
De. S.
De. Tr.
7. H. Her. P.
3 Levant . 1706
2 N. Amer. 1821
1 Nepal . 1823
1 Italy . . 1785
I J Bri t , bushes.
|N. Amer. 1822
3 N. Amer. 1758
Brit., woods.
lè-N. Amer. 1823
Î N . S. W. 1818
2 Canada . 1759
7, H. Her. P. lè Br i t , mea.
7, F. Her. P.
6, G. Ev. S.
7, F. De. S.
-Yel. .7, H. Ev. S.
7, H.
7, H.
8, H.
7, PL
7, H.
7, H.
7, H.
8, G.
7, H.
8, H.
6, H.
Her. P.
A.
Her. P.
Her. P.
Her. P.
De. S.
Pier. P.
Ev. S.
Her. P.
Pier. P.
fier. P.
I5 N. Amer.
Teneriffe
2 Carolina .
J Levant .
1 Carolina
1 N. Amer.
1 S. Eur. .
I J N. Amer.
1 Barbary
1 Nepal
1 Europe .
f C. G. PL
l i N, Amer.
1\ N. Amer.
1 Europe .
1759
1778
1812
1688
1799
1826
1648
1821
1802
1823
1816
1784
1820
1800
HY P I I ^ N E , Goirtner. From hyphaino, to entwine
; alluding to the fibres of the fruit.
Linn. 22, Or. 6, JSTat. Or. Palmacecc. An
ornamental palm-tree, growing best in strong
sandy loam. Bynonyme: 1, Cucifcra theliMca.
coriaccal . . Straw . . 3, Palm 20 Egypt . . 1824
HYPNUM, Linn. Hypnos was a name used for a
moss by the Greeks. Linn. 24, Or. 5, ISTat.
Or. Brydcew. This is the most extensive genus
among mosses, and known without difficulty by
the prostrate, pinnated, bright green branches.
IIYP 297 HYP
//. CTista-casírénsis is said to be the most rare
and beautiful of all the British species. Synonymes:
1, serrnlàtiim ; 2, nìgro-viride ; 3,
dùbium, fállaxj 4, confértnm ; 5, fluviàtile,
adnàtum ; 6, alfinum ; 7, impUxum ; 8,
&tohlsii, Swártzii ; 9, recógnitum ; 10, illecèbrum;
11, crenulàtum; 12, sübíile ; 13, intricàtum.
See Anòmodon, Dicvànum, and
Léskea—abiétinuin, adúncum, a. ragòsum, álbicans,
alopecùrum, alpèstre, aquaticum, Blandòvii,
blándum, breviróstre, caespitòsum, cate-
Bulàtum, conimutàtum, confértnm 1, cordifòlium,
c. purphreum, crassinérvium, crista-castrénsis,
cupressifòrme, c. polyánthes, curvàtum,
cuspidàtum, demissum, denticulàtum, d.
angustifòlium, d. obtusifòliuin, dimòrphum,
iilicìnum 8, _ fìagellàre, flavéscens, flùitans,
Hálleri, larícinum, lòreum, lutéscens, micans,
niólle, mollúscum, muràle 4, nìtens, palústre 5,
piliferum, pluniòsum 6, polymòrphum, popiileum
7, prselóngum 8, proliferum 9, pùrum 10,
refléxura, ripàrium, rugulòsum, ruscifòlium,
rutábulum^ 11, salebròsum, Schrebèri, scorpioìdes,
serpens 12, silesiànum, spléndens,
squarròsuni, squarrulòsum, stellàtum, straniinenm,
striatum, s. minus, subsecundifòlium,
tenéllum, triiùrium, triquétrum, uncinàtum,
nndulàtam, velutinum 13.
HYPOCALYMMA, Endl. From hypo, nnder, and
kalymma, a veih; the bracts hiding the calyx
from below. Linn. 12, Or. 1, ISTat. Or. Myrtàcem.
A beautiful little greenhouse genus,
with peach-coloured fìowers resembling the
common MyriU. A compost of loam, heathmould,
and silver-sand will suit them ; the
pots must be well drained, plenty of water
may be given in summer, and abundance of
air at all times. They may be propagated by
cnttings planted in sand under a hand-glass,
angustifòlium White . 5, G. Ev. S. H Swan R. 1843
robústum . . Roso . 5. G. Ev. S. 1Í N. Holl. 1843
suàvo . . . Purple . 5, G. Ev. S. 2 Swan R. 1844
PLYPOCALFPTUS, ThunUrg. From hypo, under,
and kcthjpto, to veil. Linn. 16, Or. 4, iS^at.
Or. Fahàcece. A plant well worthy of cultivation.
It thrives well in an equal mixture of
sandy loam and peat ; and young cuttings root
readily in pots of sand, under a glass. Synony7ne:
1, Crotàlaria cordifolia.
obcordátus 1 Purple. 6, G. Ev. S. C. G. H. 1823
HYPOCPlJfcRis, Linn. • From hypo, for, and
choiras, a pig ; the plants are eaten by them.
Linn. 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Asteràcece. Weeds
of the easiest culture—arachnites, BalUsii,
canéscens, dimòrpha, glabra, hispida, macrorhìza,
minima. Achyròphorus and Robértia.
HYPOCRATÉRIFORM, salver-shaped.
HYPOCYRTA, Martius. From hypo, beneath, and
hurtos, gibbous ; the nnder side of the corolla
being projected. Linn. 14, Or. 2, l^at. Or.
Gesneràcew. Curious plants of no great beauty,
of the easiest culture, and readily increased by
cuttings. Synonyme: 1. AllopUctus discolor.
See A liopUcius.
discolor 1. . Y. pur. 10, S. Ev. S. f Brazil . 1843
glabra . . . Red . . 7, S. Ev. S. | S. Amar. . 1846
grácilis . . Sc. yel. 4, S. Ev. S. J Brazil . 1849
leuciintha . White . r, S. Ev. S. ^ S. Amer
leucóstoma . Or. wht. 4, S. Ev. S. h N.Grenad 1845
strigillòsa . Scarlet . 5, S. Ev. S. 1 Brazil . 1S43
HYPODÉRRIS, J. Smith. From hijpo, beneatli,
and dcrris, a skin ; fronds. Linn. 24, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Polypodiàcece. Stove fern.
Bròwnii . . Brown . 5, S. Her. P. 1 Trinidad.
HYPOIÉLYTRXJM, Richard. From elytron, a
covering, and hypo, under ; the bracteas are
under the glumes. Linn. 3, Or. 1, i^at. Or.
Cyperàcem. A curious species, succeeding best
in loam and peat, and increased by divisions,
argénteum . Wht. pur. 7, S. Grass. E. Ind. . 1824
HYPOÉSTES, Solander. From hypoestes, an
under garment ; in reference to the covering
of the involucrum. Linn. 2, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
AcanthàceiE. Ornamental plants; for culture
and propagation, see Justicia. Synonyme: 1,
Micrltnihus cochin-chinensis.
cóchììi-chinénsis 1 White S. De. Tr. | China
fastuòsa . . . . Red . 6, S. Ev. S. U E. Ind. . 1818
mvolucràta. . . White 7, S. Ev. S. i j E. ind 1811
purpurea . . .Pur. 5, S. Her.P. China . 1822
sérpens . . . . Pur. 7, S. Ev. S. i Austral. 1820
HYPOG(ÈA, subterranean.
HYPÓGYNOUS, situate below the ovarium.
HYPOLANA, R. Brown. From hypo, under, and
chlaina, a cloak ; alluding to the base of the
f r u i t . Linn. 22, Or. 2, l^at. Or. Restiàcece.
Curious plants, of very easy culture in sandy
peat : and increased by divisions of the root.
exsulca . . Apetal . 6, G. Grass. 2 N. Hoi. . 1821
fastigiàta . Apetal . 6, G. Grass. 2 N. Hoi. . 1820
HYPÓLEPIS, Presi. From hypo, beneath, and
lepis, a scale. Linn. 24, Or.l, Nat. Or. Polypodiàcece.
Greenhouse and stove ferns. Synonymes:
Cheildnthes aculeàta, Dicksònia
aciclcàta; 2, Cheildnthes rèpens ; 3, Polypòdiitm
rugulòsmn; 4, Gheilànthes tenuifòlia.
aculeàta 1 . . Brown 8, G. Her. P. | Jamaica
rèpens 2 . . . Brown 8, S. Her. P. h W. Ind. . 1824
rugulòsa 3 . . Brown 9, G. Her. P. | V. D. L. . 1844
tenuifòlia 4. . Brown 6, G. Her. P. f N. S. W. . 1824
HYPÓLYTRUM, YoM. From hypo, underneath,
and elytron, involucrum. Linn. 3, Or. 1, iN^at.
Or. CyperàcecB. Eather an interesting species,
of simple culture, and increased by seeds,
senegalénse . Apetal. . 7, S. Grass. 2 Senegal . 1824
HYPOPHYLLOUS, situated under the leaf.
HYPÓPITHYS. See Monòtropa.
HYPÓXIS, Linn. From Mjpo, beneath, and
oxys, sharp; referring to the base of the capsule.
Linn. 6, Or. 1, Kat. Or. Amaryllidàcece.
A genus of no great beauty, thriving well in
sandy loam and peat, or decayed leaves.
While dormant, they do not require any water,
and when they begin to grow, they should be
fresh potted, and regularly watered ; they are
easily increased by oifsets from the roots.
àlba . . . . White. 6, G. Her. P. f C G H
aquiitica . . Yel. . 6, G. Aq. P. I c' G II"
brevisctipa . Yel. . 5, G. Pier. P. i Brazil
Yel. . 6, G. Her. P. ^ Carolina
Yel. . 7, S. Her. P. i Jamaica
Wt. bl 5, G. Her. P. | C. G H.
Yel. . 6, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer.
Yel. . 6, S. Bl. P. i Mexico
. 7, G. H.er. P. ^ N. Hoi.
. 6, P. Her. P. ^ Carolina
caro linén sis
decúmbens
élegans
eréota . .
grácilis
hygrométrica YeÍ.
júncea . . , Yel.
1806
1787
18'J3
1822
1755
1752
1752
1829
1820
1787
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