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Boiiea. Sgg Thca Bohea.
Boil UN-UPAS. See Antid.ris toxicaria.
i i o i s DK oiiYPRK. See Cordia.
Bois DE coLoriiANE. Burscra paiiiculdta.
Bois DE CONCIION. See licdwigia halsamifera.
BoiS d'encens. See Tcica gicimUnsis.
Bois d'iiuile. See Erythrdxylon liypGricifolium.
niois DE LETTRES. See Brdsimum,
Bois DE TALiXANDRA, or Eosewood. See
Physocalijmvut jloribknda,
Boisduvalia, 8imcli. Linn. 8, Or. 1, ITat. Or.
Oiiagraccm. See G^notMra.
Bois pehdrix. See Ileistb'ia,
B o l a x . See Astrotrlche floccosa.
Bolb6dium. See Dcndrohium,
Bolboph^llum, Thouars. From holhos, a bull),
and phyllon^ a leaf; the leaves universally
rise from a pseudo-bulb. Lioin, 20, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Orchidmcce. This is a most singular
and interesting genus of plants, which to thrive
•well must bo grown in a strong damp heat,
potted, and otherwise treated as the genera
Epidindriim, Stanhhpca^ &c. Synonymcs: 1.
AnisopStahnn Cctreyd/num^ Trihrdchia purfurccty
PleiiTotlidllis picrpuTGa; 2. Tribrachia
Mrta ; 3. 1\ findula ; 4. Diphi)es flaviscens.
See GirrliopitaliLni.
adcnopétahiin
4 .
Yellowish 1, Ö. Epi. ^ Singapore. 1S42
Dark red.
YcUow .
Crimson .
Yel. pur. .
Yellow ,
Brn. pur. .
Grn. brn..
Straw . .
Crimson .
Flcsb . .
Coppci' .
Brown
Yel. br. .
Yellow .
Cliocol. .
Whitish .
Purple
Purple .
Ysh. grn. .
Purple
Yel. brn, .
Lemon .
apiferum .
aiiriconium .
"barbigerum .
bractei >làtum.
calaniílrium .
Carey ànum 1.
Clieìrii . .
clandcstìnum,
clavàtum . .
cocòinum . .
ctiprcimi . .
cyliiidriciim .
eréctum . .
flìLvidum . .
f ú s c um. , .
hírtum . . .
imbricò-tum .
lasiíínthima .
leopardìiium.
limbàtum . .
Lóbbii . , .
macráutbuQi.
niíscvum . .
occúltum . .
l^avimentá- \
t um , , )
pileàtura . .
radilltiìm . .
rccúrvum 3 .
rbizopbòrte .
saltatùrium .
setífí-erum. .
sòrdidum . .
tctragòiium .
umbellàtum .
vaginàtiim .
Pur. red .
Yellow .
Br. yellow
Grn. wilt.,
Red . .
Yel. brn. .
Purple
Olive brn.
Yel. pur. .
Yellow
Brown .
5, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
6, S. Epi.
7, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
10, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
1, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
10, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
6, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
2, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
2, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
9, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
12, S. Epi.
4, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
3, S. Epi.
I Gambia . 1S35
I India . . 1840
I Ö. Leone . Iß35
^ Denierara. 1836
I Singapore. 1844
^ Nepal . . 1823
i Manilla . 1844
^ Singapore. 1838
I Mauritius. 1837
I S. Leone . 1835
^ Manilla . 1837
^ India . . 1837
^ Mauritius. 1834
I S. Leone . 1840
i S. Leone . 1837
I E. Indies. 184G
S. Leone . 1845
1 E. Ind. . 1837
i Singapore. 1840
I Java . .1845
i S. Leone . 1844
I India . . 1838
I" S. Leone .
^ W. Africa.
^ Singapore. 1844
^ India . . 1836
i S. Leone . 1822
^ S. Leone 1835
i Demorara.
i Guatemala 1840
I S. Leone .
^ E. Ind. . 1837
I Singapore. 1840
Boldöa, Lagasca, In memory of J). Boldo, a
Spanish botanist. Linn, 3, Or. 1, ITat. Or.
Nyctaginàccoe. Ornamental species, succeeding
in sandy peat, and propagated by cuttings.
Synonymcs: 1. Salpiânthus arenàriiis; 2.
Peumos fràgrans^ Ruízia fràgrans,
fràgi-ans 1 . . "Wht. or. 5, G. Ev. S. 20 Chili . 1844
lanceolàta2 . Purple . G, S. Ev. g. 3 W.Ind. 1824
purpuráscens . Varieg. . 6, S. Her. P. 1 Cuba . 1820
Bole, trunk of a tree.
Bolètus, DilUnixís, Named from holos^ a mass,
in reference to its massy or globular form.
Linn, 24, Or. 9, Nat. Or. Agaricàcece, Curious
productions, found in woods and groves,
pastures, and on old trees. The species aro
succulent, and have their parts in the greatest
perfection of any Fungi. B. graniilàtits is eatable,
as is i?, suh-tomentosiis^ and B, edùlis ; the
last is excellent when cooked. The Bolèti when
wounded, heal much in the same manner as
the ilesli of animals. Synonymes : 1. B. riiheÒ
hcs—caldpuSj cyanésce i i s, edit lis, lactijlòrus,
laricìnus, lùridits 1, lùieios^ piperàhts, scáheT,
s. ai¿ra7itiaciis, s. hovìiiuSj subtomentòsics, s,
sangiiineus, variegàtus,
Bòleum, Besvcmx, Tlie name is taken from tlie
round pods, and is derived from bolos, a ball.
Linn. 15, Nat. Or. Brassicàcece. An ornamental
species, succeeding best in rather
sandy peat ; it ripens seed, from which it may
be plentifully increased. Synonyme : 1. Vèlia
áspera.
ásperum . . Cream . 6, F. Ev. S. 1 Spain . 1818
B o l i v I r i a , Schlech, The name is given in
honour of the great iBolivar. Linn, 2, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. JasminàcecG. An interesting species,
delighting in a mixture of loam and peat, and
propagates readily from cuttings,
trífida . . Yellow . 6, G. Ev. S. 2 Chile ' . . 1828
Boltònia, L. Jlerit. Dedicated to J . B. Bolton,
an English professor of botany. Linn. 19,
Or. 2, Nat. Or. Asteràcem, Very interesting
species, so much like some of the genus Aster,
that they may be referred for culture, &c., to
that genus.
asteroides
glastifòlia
BomIrea, Herbert.
from Alstroemèria.
. Flesb
. Pink
9, l i . Her. P. 3 N. Amer. 1758
9, H. Her. P. N. Amer. 1758
This is a genus divided
Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Amaryllidacece, For culture and propagation,
BQQ Alstrcemh'ia, Synonymes: AlstrcBmeria
aeutifolia ; 2. A, acutifblia^ Y^V, punctata; 3,
A. edulis; 4. A, Jiirteila ; 5. A, Salsilla,
acntlf61ia 1 . Kcd yel. . 9, E. Be Tw. 6 Mexico,
alirea . . Yell, red . 8, P. De Tw. 6 Sudley.
maculilta . Gr. red . 8, P. I)e Tw, 6 Caracas. 1839
punctata 2. Spotted . 9, F. De Tw. 6 Mexico. 1829
ediilis 3 . . Ued . . 7, S. De Tw. 6 Trinida. 1820
hirt^na4 . . Red yell. . 7, H. De Tw. 3 Mexico. 1824
Macle^na. . Red . • 7, F. Do Tw. 4 Mexico.
Grn. crim. 6, S. De Tw. 5 S.Amer. 1806
Pink . . 6, G. De Cli. 3 Cusco . 1838
. 18^12
. 1842
Peru . 1842
Red yel. . . Peru . 1842
See Stereulidicece,
Salsilla 5
simplex .
sub^lobòsa
Tumeriàna
uncifòlia .
variábilis .
Bombàceìe.
B6mbax, Linn. The name is derived from bombax,
cotton ; in allusion to the wool in the
pods. Linn. 16, Or. 8, Nat. Or. Stereiilihceoi.
The genus is trivially named the Silk Cotton
Tree, and the species thrive well in a sandy
loamy soil ; half-ripened cuttings taken olf at
a joint, and planted in sand, under a glass, in
a moist heat, root readily. The seeds of many
of the species are enveloped in long hairs, like
tliose of the true Cotton ; it is found, however,
that thoy cannot be manufacturedj in conse-
BON 81 BOR
quence of no adhesion between the hairs. The
woolly coat of the seeds of some of the species
is employed in different countries for stuffing
cushions, &c. The trunk of B. Ceiba is spiny,
and said to be one of the liighest trees in both
Indies ; the wood is light and of little value,
but is sometimes used for canoes. The wood
cut into boards, and steeped some time in
lime-water, will endure the action of the air
many years. The cotton in which the seed is
enveloped, is used by the poor inhabitants for
stuffing chairs, pillows, &c., but is seldom or
never \ised for beds, it being thought unwholesome
to sleep upon. Synonymes: 1. quinhtiim
; 2, heptapli'Qllum ; 3, lieptajph^llum.
See Coclilospérmum, and Eriodèndron,
Ceiba, 1. . . .
globòsum . . .
malabáricum, 2 .
septenàtum, 3 .
Bonace-bark.
Bonana bird's
White . S. Ev. T. 100 S. Amer. 1692
White . S. Ev. T. 60 Guiana . 1824
Scarlet . S. Ev. T. 60 Malabar
White . S. Ev. T. 60 Carthag. 1699
See Baphne tinifòlia,
NEST, formed of the fibres of
Tilldndsia usneoides.
Bona Nox. See Lpomàa Bòna-Nox.
BonapÁrtea, Ruiz and Pavón. In memory of
Napoleon Bonaparte. Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat.
Or. Bromeliàeece. This genus has a singularly
graceful aj)pearance, by the naturally drooping
tendency of its rush-like leaves. It grows well
in sandy rich loam, and increases without difficulty
from seed. See Littàa,
grácilis . . . Red blue . 5, S. Epi. Mexico . 1828
júncea . . . Blue . . . 5, S. Epi. Peru, . 1800
B o n I t e a , Willdcnow. In honour of M. Bonat,
a celebrated botanist and professor at Padua.
Linn. 20, Or. l , Nat. Or. Orcliidcu^eee. A curious
species, with remarkably formed green and
white, slightly fragrant flowers. For culture
and propagation, see BUtia, Synonyme: 1,
Orchis speciósa.
speciósa . . . Gm, wht. 5, S. Ter. 2 C. G. H. 18àO
Bonduc. See Guilandina Bùnduc.
Bonducella, or necklace trees, see Guilandina
Bonducèlla.
Bongárdia, Meyer. In honour of H. G. Bongard,
a distinguished Eussian botanist. Linn.
6, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Berberidàcece. See Leòntice.
BonnÀya, Link. In memory of Bonnay, a
German botanist. Linn. 2, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Scrophulariàcece. The species are dwarf-growing
plants of considerable interest for culture,
see Gratiola, Stjnonyme: 1, Gratibla
veroniccBfolia.
brachiàta . . . Whi te. 8, S. A. 1 Brazil .1823
réptans . . . . Blue . 7, S. Ev. Cr. l E. Ind. . 1820
veronic^fòlia, 1 . Pink . 8, S. Cr. B. ^ E. Ind. . 1798
Bonnemaisònia, Agardh. Named in honour
of M. Bonnemaison, a French cryptogamist.
Linn. 24, Or. 7, Nat. Or. Ceramiàcece. A
very delicate, finely-branched species, much
like asparagus, rather plentiful about the seashore—
asparagoldes.
Bonnètia, Schreber. In honour of 0. Bonnet,
a celebrated naturalist. Linn. 13, Or. 1, Nat.
Or. Ternstromiàcece. An elegant species, doing
well in a mixture of loam and peat ; ripened
cuttings in a moderate heat, root freely in
sand, under a glass.
palustris . . . Red . . . S. Ev. S. 3 Trind. . 1819
BonplÂndia, Cavan. In honour of Aimé Bonpland,
the companion of Humboldt in S.
America, and a distinguished botanist. Liiin,
5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Polemoniàceoe. See
Caldàsia.
Bóntia, Linn. Dedicated to James Bont, a
Dutch physician. Linn. 14, Or. 2, Nat. Or.
Myoporaceoe. An interesting plant, with the
appearance of a Dâpline ; it succeeds in loam
and peat, and cuttings root readily in sand,
under a glass, in heat.
daphnoides . . Y. pur. . 6, S. Ev. S. 6 W. Ind. 1690
Bònus HenrÌcus. See Chenopòdium Bònus
Ilénricus,
Boom-upas. See Antiàris toxicària,
Boòthia. See Platystèmon.
Borage. See Boràgo.
Borageworts. See Boraginhccoe.
Boraginàceìe. The plants of this Order are
nearly allied to Labiates (Lamiàcese), they are
principally natives of temperate countries, and
the greater part have succulent stems.
Boràgo, Linn, So called from the nourishing
qualities of the herb. Linn. 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Boraginàcece. Pretty dwarf species, succeeding
in any common soil, and increased by division
or seeds. The leaves of B. officinalis may be
used as a salad, and have been much in repute
as a cordial. See Tricliodésma.
Pink 6, H. Her. P. 2 Persia . 1822
Blue. 5, H. Her. P. 1 Crete . 1823
Blue. 6, H. Tr. B. 1 Corsica . 1813
Blue. 7, H. A. 1 S. Eur. . 1825
Blue. 8, H. A. 3 Eng. rubbish
Wht.. 8, H. A. ^ Eng. gardens
Blue. 6, H. Her. P. Turkey. 1752
crassifòlia .
erotica . .
laxiflòra .
longifòlia .
officinalis .
albiflòra..
orientàlis .
Borassus, Linn. The immortal Linnoeus applied
this name to the spatha of the date.
Linn. 22, Or. 6, Nat. Or. Palmàceoe. This
fine species grows upwards of thirty feet high,
and yields a fruit the size and shape of a child's
head ; it thrives well in a mixture of loam and
peat, and propagates from seeds. From the
sap of the trunk sugar and wine are made of
considerable value.
flabellifòrmis . . Wht. gr., . 6, Palm 40 E. Ind. . 1771
Borbònia, Willdenow. Dedicated to Gaston de
Bourbon, Duke of Orleans, son of Henry lY.
of France. Linn. 16, Or, 6, Nat. Or. Fabàceoe,
The species are very showy when in flower,
and thrive well in peat and loam ; cuttings of
the young wood planted in sand, and placed
under a glass, root freely. See PriestUija^
Ráfnia^ and Yascòa.
barbàta . . .
Yel.
ciliù-ta . . .
Yel.
eordàta . . .
Yel.
crenata. . .
Yel.
ericifòlia . .
Pink
lanceolata . .
Yel.
ruscifòlia . .
Yel.
trinérvia . .
Yel.
unduláta . .
Yel.
Borderlet.
Borkhaùsia,
Borkhausen,
7, G. Ev. S. 3 C. G. H. 1823
7, G. Ev. S. C. G. H. 1816
8, G. Ev, S. 6 C. G. H. 1759
7, G. E v S. 4 C. G. H. 1774
1, G. Ev. S. 3 C. G. H. 1821
7, G. Ev. S. 4 C. G. H. 1752
7, G. Ev. S. 3 C. G. H. 1790
7, G. Ev. S. 5 C. G. H. 1759
7, G. Ev. S. 4 C. G. H. 1812
See Limbbria.
Böhmer. Dedicated to Montz
a German professor of botany,
a