N E P 390 N E E
1 j
i m
V ; f
Ai-t i
hiricum ; 11, N, Mxa. ^ee Anisó^nelesy Calami7i(
ha, Ilyptis, and LopliániJms,
ainctbystina. Bluo . 7, H. Hci
iingustifòlial Purplo . 6, H
botryoides . Wliito . 0, H
cairtilea ,
catària
crispa . .
croiítica 2
diftìisa
fissa 11 .
grandiflòra
Blue . 5, II.
Whito , 8, H.
Pa. bluo 7, II.
White . 7, II.
Purplo. 7, H.
Bluo . 7, H.
Bluo . 7, H.
gravbolons 3 . Purplo . 7, H.
imbricàta
Blue . 7, li.
iiicìlna
Whito . 8, H.
itíílica . .
Kd. wt. 7, II.
latifòlia 4
Purple . 7, H.
longiflòra
Violet . 7, H.
macroùra
Wt.pur. 7, H.
marìfòlia 5
Bluo . 6, H.
I-Ior.
Hor.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
Her.
P. l i S Eur. . 1816
A. S{)ain . . 1708
P. 1 Siberia . 1779
P. I J . 1777
P. 2 Brit., road si.
P. 2 Levant . 1800
P. lii-Hungary. 1821
P. 1 Siberia . 1824
P. 2 Caucasus. 18.31
P. 6 Caucasus. 1817
P. U S. Eur. . 1804
P. 2 Spain . .1820
P. I Levant .1723
P. 1 Italy . . 1640
Pyrenees. 1816
Persia. .1802
Siberia . 1820
Spain . .1800
P. 3
P. 2
P. 3
P. 1
niarrubioides Rod . . 7, H. P. 1
mtuelitltiab r.a c- Ì Pu,pi e . 7, H. Her. P. 2 Algiers . 1 8 1 7
Musslni 6 . Violet . 7, H.
Kepet(5Ua 7 . Red. . 7, H.
niida 8 . . White . 7, H.
pann6nica 9. Red . . 9, PI.
parvifldra . Blue . 7, H.
salvisefblia . Whito . H.
Scord6tis . Blue . 7, H.
serpyllif61ia. Bluo . 7, H.
sibirica 10
. Purple . 7, H.
suavèolens
. muQ . 7, H.
supina
. Bhie . 7, H.
teucriifùlia
. Purple . 7, H
teucrioìdes
. White
tuberósa .
. Violet
ucrìinia .
. Blue
violàcea .
. Blue
7, H.
7, H.
7, H.
8, H.
Her. P. 1 Siberia . 1804
Her. P. 1 S. Eur. 1758
Her. P. U S. Eur. 1713
Her. P. 3 Hungary. 1683
Her. P. 1 Caucasus. 1820
Her. P. 1 Himalaya
Her, P. 1-^ N. Africa. 1817
Her. P. 2 Tauria. . 1828
Her. P. 1 Siberia . 1804
Her. P. n .1817
Pier. P. 1 Caucasus. 1816
Her. P. I J Armenia . 1816
Her. P. 1 S. Eur. . 1820
Her. P. 1 Spain . .1683
Her. P. 2 Ukraine . 1798
Her. P. 2 Spain . , 1723
colorcita, Icimiifblia^ lanata^ malahdrica, melisscefdliaj
^nultifida, paniculdta^ Tcticiilata,
NEPHELAPH^ LLUM, Blioine. Application of name
to plants not known. Linn. 20, Or. 1, JSTat.
Or. Orchidacece.
cordatum . . Grn. yel. . 6, S. Epi. 1 E. Indies
pulchrum . Grn. yel. . 6, S. Epi. 1 Java . . 1860
scapigerum . Pur. yel. . 6, S. Epi. 1 Borneo . 1862
NEPHiiLiUM. One of the names given to the
Burdock by the ancients, because the fruit of
this plant has some resemblance to the capitula
or heads of a Burdock. Linn. 8, Or. 1, Nat.
Or. Sapindacem. See Euphoria Nephelium.
NEPHR5DIUM, Michaiox. Prom nephros, a kidney
; soii covered with a kidney-shaped indnsium.
Linn. 24, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Polypodidcece.
Stove ferns. Synonymes: As^idium
augescens; 2, Qijmnogrdmma canescens, Goniopteris
canescens; 3, Aspidium caniscens; 4,
A, glanduldsum; 5, A. itrminans; 6, A,
uniticm.
abniptum
augéscens 1
Blùmei 2 .
canéscens 3
caudiculàtum
. .
crinìtum .
Cumingii.
Cimninghàmii
.
drépanum
glandulòsum
4 .
Brn. yol.
Bm. yel.
Yellow .
Brn. yel.
Brn. yel.
Yellow .
Brn. yel
Yellow .
Yellow .
Yellow .
Yellow .
Brn. yel.
Yellow .
Yellow .
Yellow .
Yellow .
Hippocrepis.
hirsìitum. .
lEetevU-ens .
lùcens. . .
molle . . .
pcnnigerum.
6. S. Her. P.
6, S. Her. P.
5, S. Pier. P.
5, S. Her. P.
6, S, Hef. P.
7, S. Her. P.
2, 8. Her. P.
7, S. Her. P.
7, S. Her. P.
5, S. Her. P.
5, S. Her. P.
5, S. Her. P.
1, S. Her. P.
7, S. Her. P.
7, S. Her. P.
1, S. Her. P.
1 I. Luzon.
Cuba . . 1841
1 E. Ind. . 1840
I J I. Luzon.
I J I. Luzon.
1 Mauritius 1837
1 Malacca . 1839
1 N. Zeal. .
Madeira . 1837
1 I. Luzon. 1841
1 Jamaica .
1 I. Luzon. 1842
Madeira .
1 Mauritius
1 S. Amer. 1820
1 W. Ind. .
ptjngcns . . Yellow . 1, S. Her. P. 1 W. Ind. .
Sèrra . . . Yellow . 7, S. Her. P. 1 Jamaica . 1819
simplicifòlia. Yellow . 7, S. Her. P. 1 E. Ind. . 1840
términans 5 . Yel. brn. 7, S. IPer. P. 1 E. Ind. .
tuberòsum . Yellow . 1, S. Her. P. 1 W. Ind. .
unltum 6. . Yellow . 7, S. Hor. P. 1 W. Ind. .
vcnústum . Yellow . 7, S. Her. P. 1 W. Ind. .
NEPHRÓLEPIS, Schott. Erom nephros, a kidney,
and Upis, a scale. Linn. 24, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Polypodiàcem. Stove ferns.
acuminata . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1 W. Ind. .
biserràta . . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1 I. Luzon.
davalloides . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. J
cnsifòlia . . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1 India . .
hirsutula. . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. \ Malacca .
obliterata . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. h N. Hoi. . 1839
peetinilta. . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1
pdndiüa . . Yellow . 6, S. Hor. P. f W. Ind. .
phíllitis . . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1
punctulata . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. \ W; Ind. .
spléudens . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. 1 W. Ind. ,
^SDES""; } I I- Luzon.
vuliibiUs . . Yellow . 6, S. Her. P. W. Ind. .
NEPHRÒMA, Acharius. From ncphros, a kidney
; in allusion to the form of the apothecia.
Linn. 24, Or. 8, Nat. Or. Parmcliàcece.
These plants are found amongst moss in stone
quarries, &c.—pàrilis, resiopinàta.
NEPTÍTNIA, Loureiro. After the mythological
deity Neptune ; water plants. Linn. 23, Or.
1, Nat. Or. Falàcece. A curious water-plant,
whose leaves are sensitive. It requires a place
in the stove, and may be propagated by seeds
and cuttings. Synonymes: 1, Desmántlmcsplanus,
B. polyp)li^lliis, I), pnnctàtus, Mimosa
adendnthera^ M. plena^ M. punctata, Nettùnia
polypli'Slla.
plbna 1 . . Yellow . 10, S. AQ. P. ^ Mexico . 1845
JSTERIANDRA, Be Candolle. See Ecliites.
NERONE, Ilerhert. After Nerine^ the daughter
of Nerius. Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Amaryllidàccm.
A genus of pretty bulbous plants.
N. sarniensis, or Guernsey-lily, is a very
popular autumnal flower. They flourish best
in a rich sandy mould, and are readily increased
by ofl'sets, or by seeds. Synonymes:
1, Lycorus aiirea ; 2, Amaryllis curvifolia ; 3,
Lycorns radiata. See Brunsvigia and Lycorus.
aùrea 1 . . Yellow . 8, G. Bu. P. 1 China. . 1777
corúsca . . Scarlet . 7, G. Bu. P. 1 C. G. H. . 1809
curvifòlia 2 . Purple . 7, G. Bu P. 1 C. G. H. . 1777
flexuòsa . . Pink . 9, G. Bu. P. 1 C. G. H. . 1795
hùmilis . . Red . . 6, G. Bu. P 1 C. G. H. . 1795
pulchélla . . Pink . 7, G. Bu. P. C. G. H . 1820
radiàta 3 . . Pink . 6, G. Bu. P. 1 China . 1758
ròsea . . . Pink . 7, G. Bu. P. | C. G. H. . 1818
sarniénsis . Bed . . 9, G. Bu. P. 1 Japan . 1659
undulata . . Pink . 5, G. Bu. P. f China . 1767
venústa . . Scarlet . 6, G. Bu. P. 1 C. G. H. . 1806
versicolor . Varieg. . 8, G. Bu. P. 1 Hybrid . 1815
NÈRIXTM, Linn. From neros, humid ; alluding
to the habitat of the plants. Linn. 5, Or. 1,
Nat, Or. Apocynhcem. This is a genus of
noble evergreen shrubs, of easy culture, and
flowering freely the greater part of the year.
N. olednder and its varieties bear forcing remarkably
well, and although treated as greenhouse
plants, yet they will not flower well
unless they are kept in the stove ; they grow
well in any rich light soil, and young cuttings
root in any soil if kept moist. The leaves of
m i; ^
N E R 891 N I C
N. olednder contain gallic acid, and the leaves
and bark of the root of N. odorum are applied
externally as powerful repellents by Indian
practitioners. Bee Alstdnia, Taherncemontam,
and Wrlghtia,
ílavéscens . .
Pa. yel. 7, G.
Ev. S.
6 E. Ind.
odor um . .
Pa. red . 7, S.
EV. S.
6 E. Ind.
càrneum. .
Pink.
7 ; s .
Ev. S.
6 E. Ind.
plenum . .
Pa. red
7, G.
Ev. S.
6 E. Ind.
Oleánder . .
Red .
8, G.
Ev. S.
10 S. Eur.
álbum . .
Wbite
8, G.
Ev. S.
10 S. Eur.
spléndens .
Red .
8, G.
Ev. S.
10 S. Eur.
variegàtum .
Striped. 8, G
Ev. S.
10 8. Eur.
thyrsiflòrum .
Pink . 7, G.
Ev. S.
6 Nepal
. 1816
. 1683
. 1683
. 1683
. 1596
. 1596
. 1814
. 1880
. 1830
NERVELESS, without nerves.
NERVES, the strong ribs upon leaves or llowers.
NERVOSE, or NERVOUS, Ml of nerves. ^
NEUVOUSLY-FURROWED, or STREAKED, having
nerves like furrows, or streaks.
NES1 :A, Gommerson. From Neséa, a sea-nymph.
Linn. 11, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Lythracem. Ornamental
plants when in flower, growmg best
in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand, and
readily increased by cuttings in sand, under a
glass. See Bkodon, and Hcimia.
triflora . . Blue . . 8, S. Her. P. 2 Mauritius 1802
verticmta . Purple . 7! H. Her. P. 2 N. Amer. 1759
NESLIA, Besfontaines. The meaning not explained.
Linn. 15, Nat. Or. Brassicacea^. A
hardy annnal, not worth cultivating. Synonyme:
1, Myagriun paniculatum —
lata 1
NÍSTLERA, Be Qandolle. After Professor Nestler,
of Strasburgh. Linn. 19, Or. 2, Nat. Or
AsteracecG, Sow the seeds after the manner oí
other biennials, in any light soil, and shelter
See ColumélUa.
in the greenhouse,
biennis
. Yellow . 7, G. B. 1 C. G. H. . 1820
NETOÌJXIA, Jiunth. In honour of H a
botauical author. Linn. 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
increased by divisions. Synonyme: 1, Arahis
qrandifibra, H^speris araUdifolia.
arabidifldrum 1 Purplo . 5, H. Her. P. ^ Siberia 1800
NEUROSP^RMA, Rafinesque. From neuron,^
nerve, and sperma, a seed ; the seeds are articulated
Solanacem. This plant is rather singular than
iiretty ; it will grow in any light rich soil, and
may be increased both by division and cuttings.
formósa . YeUow . 7, H. Her. P. 1 Mexico . 1826
NETTED, having the veins reticulated.
NETTLE. See Urtica.
NETTLE-TREE. See Céltis.
NEUROCÀRPUM, Besfontaines. From neuron a
nerve, and Icarpos, a fruit ; each of the valves
of the pod is furnished with a longitudinal
nerve. Linn. 17, Or. 4, Nat. Or. Fabdeem.
These plants require to be treated like other
stove plants. 'Synonyme : 1, Crotalària gmanénsis.
1 Purnlc . 5, S. Ev. S. 2 Guiana . 1826
i^^V^^lmnrn TO . 5; S. Ev. S. 2 S. Amer. 1824
NEUROL^NA, R Brown. From oieuron, a
nerve, and la^na, a cloak; alluding to the
calyx. Linji. 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Asteràce^.
A worthless stove shrub, growmg in sandy
peat—lohàta.
NEUROLÒMA, AndrzejowsJd. From neuron, a
nerve, and loma, a fringe. Linn. 15, Nat..
Or. Brassicàcece. A plant of some beauty ;
it grows in any common soil, and is readily
with anastomosing nerves. L%nn. 21,
Or. 1, Nat. Or. Gueurhitdcem. For the culture
and propagation of this trailing plant,
see GucHrhita,
cuspid^ta . Yellow . 7, H. Tr. A. 5 Kentucky 1827
NEUTER, neither male nor female.
NEW HOLLAND CEDAR. See Gedrela.
NEW HOLLAND GDM ARABIC. See Angophora
costdta.
NEW JERSEY TEA. See Ceanotlius americdnus.
NEW ZEALAND FLAX. See Phbrmium tenax.
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. See Tetragbnia expdnsa.
NEW ZEALAND SPRUCE TREE. See Bacrydmm
cupressinum.
NEW ZEALAND TEA. See Lcptospermwn scopdrium.
NICANDRA. See Soldnum, and Anisbdus,
NICKER TREE. See Guilandlna.
NICOLS5NIA, Be Gandolle. In honour of Mr.
Nicolson, author of an ''Essay upon the Nat.
Hist, of St. Domingo." Linn. 17, Or. 4,
Nat. Or. Fabacem. For the culture and propagation
of this plant, see Uraria. Synonyme:
1, Eedysarum harbdtum.
barbata 1 . Purple . 6, G. Ev. S. 1 Jamaica . 1818
NICOTIANA, Linn. In honour of John Nicot, of
Nismcs, ambassador from the King of France
to Portugal, who procured the iirst seeds from
a Dutchman, who had them from Florida.
Linn. 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Solanheem. The
species of this genus generally grown as tobacco,
are N. Tabdcum and N. macropimco-
The popular narcotic which it furnishes is probably
in more extensive use than any other,
and its only rival is the betel of the East
The herb for smoking was brought to England
from Tobago in the West Indies, or from lobasco
in Mexico (and whence the name), by
Sir Ealph Lane, 1586. Seeds were shortly
afterwards introduced from the same quarter.
Sir Walter Ealeigh first introduced smoking ;
in the house in which he lived at Islington
were his arms on a shield, with a tobacco
plant on the top. '^Tobacco as used by man,
says Du Tonr, ^Ogives pleasure to the savage
and the philosopher, to the inhabitant oi the
burning desert and the frozen zone ; in short,
its use either in powder, to chew, or to smoke,
is universal, and for no other reason than a
sort of convulsive motion (sneezing) produced
by the first, and a degree of intoxication by
the two last modes of usage."—Many of the
species are showy when in flower, and are well
suited for decorating the flower-borders. The
seeds require to be sown on a hotbed in
spring, and when the plants have got two or
three leaves, they should be planted into small
pots, and placed in the frame, and planted out
about the end of May, those for the open
border in conspicuous situations, and those
^ •' 1