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duced spontaneously without order, and not
governed b}' the usual laws of the vegetable
kingdom ; modern science, however, has shown
that the most i^erfect order reigns throughout.
CnAPTÀLiA, Ymienat. In honour of JSL. Chaptal,
a celebrated French chemist. Linn. 19,
Or. 4, Nat. Or. A&Uraccm. ' This is a pretty
hardy herbaceous plant, that succeeds well in
common soil, and increases by dividing the
roots. SynomjTiu: 1, Ticssilàgo integrijòlia.
tomentósa 1 . "White . 5, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer. 1806
CHÀRA, Linn, From chairo, to delight; in
allusion to its habitation. Linn. 24, Or. 7,
Nat, Or. CharàcGCB. A curious and interesting
genus, requiring to be grown in ponds or
cisterns, in a peat soil. See Nitélla,—'ás;pera,
grácilis, Hedivìgii, hUpida, vulgaris.
CHARA OF CASAR. See Equisètam Jiiiviátile.
CHARÀCE^ or CHARAS. Curious water plants
of little beauty, nearly related to Confèrva,
CHARICIAS. See Euphbrbia Charàcias.
CHARÁNTIA. See Momòrdica Charántia.
CHARDÍNIA, B. Don. Limi, 19, Or. 2, Nat . Or.
Asteràcece. See Xerántlumum,
CHARIÁNTHUS, D, Don, From charieis, beautiful,
and anillos^ a flower. Linn. 10, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Melastomàcem, Showy shrubs, requiring
exactly the same treatment as Meldstorna.
Synomjmes : 1, Meldstoma coccínea, alpina;
2, Chenanthèra mucronata^ Chariánthus^
Berteroàmis,
coccíneus 1 . . Scarlet 9 . S. Ev. S. 4 Cayenne . 1848
glaberrimus 2 . Pur. red . S. Ev. S. 6 Trinidad .
CHARLÉIS. See Kaulftissia,
CHARLES'S SCEPTRE. See Pediculàris Scéptrum
Carolìnuni.
CHARLOCK. See Sinàpis arvénsis,
CHARLWOÒDIA, Sweet. In honour of G. Gharlwood,
F.L.S., an enthusiastic English botanist.
Linn, 6, Or. 1, Nat . Or. Liliàceoi, Tliis is a
beautiful stove genus, that attains the height
of ten feet ; the species thrive well in a mixture
of peat and loam, and are increased by
cuttings in sand, under a glass, in heat. Bynonyines:
1, Dracèna ausiràlis ; 2, D, indivìsa;
3, D, stricta. See Cordyllne,
austràlis 1 . Blue wlit. . 3, S. Ev. T. 10 N. Zeal. 1823
, Pa. blue . 3, S. Ev. T. ]ü N. Hoil. 1822
. Blue . . . 3, S. Ev. T. 10 N. ZeaL
. Blue . . . 3, S. Ev. T. lU N. Zeal. 1820
See Lagenària molgàris.
congèsta .
indivìsa 2
stricta 3 .
CHAKRAH.
CHARRED, blackened by fire.
CHASCÒNIUM, Mey. Derived from chasko, to
gape ; in allusion to the gaping calyx. Linn.
14, Or. 2, Nat Or. Verhenàcem. A hali"
shrubby greenhouse plant, thriving in loam
and heath mould, but requires good drainage.
I t is easily propagated by cuttings planted in
pots of sand, and placed in a little heat,
cuneifòlium . White . 5, G. Ev. S. 1 G. G. H. . 1821
CHASMÒNE. See Moluccélla.
CHASMÒNIA, Presi). From chasmao, to gape wide ;
in reference to the calyx being spread open.
Linn. 14, Or. 1, Nat . Or, Lamiacece. An ornamental
annual, that only requires sowing in
common soil. Synonyme: \,Moliíccéllaspinósa.
incìsa 1 . . Pink . . 7, H. A. 2 Levant 1596
CuASTEN^A, De Candolle. Named in honour
- of Victorina de Chastenay, a celebrated botanical
painter. Linn. 10, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Melastoinaccm. Shrubs with the habit of Meriänia,
and requiring similar treatment; they
are propagated by half ripened cuttings planted
in soil, under a glass, in heat.
Merianifti . Purple . 5, S. Ev. S. 6 S. Amer.
CHASTE TUEE. See Yltejc,
CMATE. See Cucumis Chäte,
CHAW STICK. See Gouania domingensis.
CHAY ROOT. See Oldenldndia umhelldta.
CH:^BULA. See Terminalia Chebula.
CHEESE COLOURINA. See Bixa Orellana,
CHEESE RENNET. See Galium vcnm.
CHEILANTHES, Swartz, From cheilos, a lip, and
anthos, a üower ; in allusion to the form of the
indusium. Linn. 24, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Folypodiacece.
This is a beautiful genus of ferns,
that succeed best when grown in a mixture of
peat and loam, and increase by dividing the
roots. Synonymes: 1, PolyiM.ium fragrans;
2, Pterin gracilis; 3, Nothold&na clieilanthdides;
4, Adidntum pteroldes; 5, Nephrodiuvi lanbsuvi.
Brown 6, G. Her. P.
Brown 6, G. Her. P. I N. HoU. . 1824
Brown 6, S. Her. P. 1 . 1831
Brown 6, S. Her. P. 1 . 1831
Brown 8, S. Her. P. 3
Bn. yl. 8, S. Her. P. \ I. oi Luzon 1854
Brown 6, S. Her. P. i . 1816
Brown 8, G. Her. P. | Madeira . 1778
Brown 7, G. Her. P. 1
Brown 7, H. Her. P. ^ N. Amer. . 1823
Brown 6, G. Her. P. i 0. G. H. . 180(5
Brown 6, S. Her. P. ^ N. Spain .
Brown 8, S. Her. P. 1 W. Indies.
Brown 8, S. Her. -P. I Mexico .
Brown 9, S. Her. P. h . 1838
bi-ácbypus
caudáta
crenuláta .
cuneáta
Bicksonioldes farinósa
ferrugínea
fragrans 1 .
_ frígida . .
' grácilis 2 .
hírta . .
lendígera .
macroph^lla
micrómera
micrópteris
mysurénsis . Brown 6, G. Her. P. 1 Japan .
microphyUa 3 Brown 6, G. Her. P. J W. Indies. 1823
odora . . . Brown 6, F. Her. P. ^ Switzerld. 1819
pterioides 4 . Brown 7, G. Her. P. ^ C. G. H. . 1775
profusa. . . Brown 9, S. Her, P. ^
radiáta . , . Brown 9, S. Her. P. ^
ripens . . . Brown 7, S. Her. P. 1 W. Indies. 1824
rlifa . . . . Redbn.9, S. Her. P. ^ W. Indies
ruféscens . . Brown 9, S. Her. P. ^ . 1838
spectábilis . Brown 9, S. Her. P. I Brazil . . 1829
sinuosa . . . Brown 8, S. Her. P. 1 W. Indies,
suaveólens . Brown 8, G. Her. P. 1 Madeira . 1778
tenuifólia . . Brown 9, S. Her. P. 1 Ceylon .
viscósa . . . Brown 9, S. Her. P. ^ Mexico . 1841
vestita 5 , . Brown 8, H. Her. P. J N. Amer. . 1812
CHEILOCÓCCA. See Platylohium,
CHEILYCTIS. See Mondrda,
CHEÍRANTHÉRA, Gunning, Achimhnes,
CHEIRANTHUS, Linn. Derived from its Arabic
name hheyrey, and anthos, a ñower. Linn, 15,
Nat. Or. Brassicacece, These are all ornamental
dwarñsh plants, and tlie common kinds
thrive well in light soil, the rest require it
somewhat richer, and the protection of a frame
or greenhouse in winter. Synonyme: 1, 0.
dühius. See Andrebskia, Barbarea, CameUna^
Er'Qdmumj Helibpihila^ Malcbmia, Sterigina,
alpinus . .
ai'bòreus
capitàtus .
Cheiri . .
ferrngíneus
flavéscens
fìòre-plèuo
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Brown
YeUow
Yellow
grandiflòrua. Yellow
5, G. Ev. S. iS. Eur. 1810
5, G Ev. S. 3 Egypt. 1827
6, H. Her. P. 2 Colmb. 1826
5, R Ev. S. 2 S Eur. 1573
5, F. Ev. S. 2 S. Eur. 1573
5, F. Ev. S. 2 S. Eur. 1573
5, P. Ev. S. 2 Garden var.
5, F. Ev. S. 2 S. Eur. 1573
CHE
Cheiri :
hiJGmäntbus .
bcJümánthus
variegàtus
raáximus. .
pátulus . ,
purpùreus .
variegàtus .
sanguineus .
serràtus . .
thyrsoìdes .
vàrius , . .
firm US . . .
fruticulòsus .
linifòlius . .
mutá bilis . .
longifòlius .
ocliroleticus 1.
scopàrius . .
seruginòsus .
cham^leo .
semperflòrens
frutéscens .
tenuiiòlius. .
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Blood . . 6, F. Ev. S. 2 S. Eur. gar..
Yellow . 5, F.
Yellow . 5, F.
Purple . 6, F.
Purple . 6, F.
Brk. brn. 5, F.
Yellow
Blood.
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5, F.
5, F.
6, F.
5, H.
4, G
Varieg.
Yellow
YeUow
Purple
Yel. pur. . 4, G.
Wht. pur. 9, G.
Pale yel. . 4, H.
Wht. pur. G.
Rusty . 6, G.
Yel. pur, . 6, G.
White
White
YeUow
G.
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6, G.
Ev. B.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
Her. P.
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Ev. S.
Ev. S.
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Europe 1816
Brit, walls
2 Spain . 1815
Madeira 1777
Madeira 1815
Switzrl. 1822
Tenerff. 1812
Tenerff. 1812
Tenerff. 1812
Barbry. ],815
Tenerif. 1815
Madeira 17 77
CHEIRANTHODÉNDRON. See Cheirostèvion,
CHEÌRI. See Cheirdnthus Cheiri.
CIIEIRÌNIA. See Erysimum,
CHEIRISANTHÈRA. See Cheiranthèra.
CiiEiR0STÌ3M0N, Humboldt et Bonpland. From
cheir, the hand, and simnon^ a stamen ; on
account of their havmg five stamens, and the
filaments united at the base. Linn. 16, Or. 5,
ISTat. Or. Sterculiàcece, This is generally called
the hand plant, on account of its five curved
anthers which resemble the hnman hand ; it
will grow about one hundred feet high, and
cuttings with their leaves entire, potted in
peaty soil, plunged in heat, root freely,
platanoides . Red pur. 5, S. Ev. T. 100 N. Spain 1801
CHEIRÓSTYLIS, Zwm. Yrom cheir, the hand, and
stylos, a style. Limi. 20, Or. 1, i^at. Or. Orchidàcece,
' ' This interesting, but inconspicuous
genus, was obtained by Messrs. Loddiges, from
Ceylon. " In general aspect it is like a minute
Goodyera, but dilfers from that genus in several
particulars. A very damp heat is requisite for
these little gems—their treatment is the same
as for Ancectochllus. Synonyme: 1, Dossinia
onarmoràta, Anoßctochllus Lowii,
marmoràta 1 . White . . 0, S. Ter. I Java . . 1849
parvifòlia . . White . . 6. S. Ter. \ Ceylon . 1837
CHELIDÒNIUM, Linn, The plant is said to flower
at the arrival and dry up at the departure of
the swallows ; whence the name, from cheledon,
a swallow. Linn, 13, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Papaveràcem.
The species of this genus are interesting,
and succeed well in common garden
soil. Synonyme : 1, C. dahùricum. See Romeria,
grandifìòrum 1. Yel. . 5, H. Her. P. 2 Dahuria. 1820
laciniàtum . . Yel. 5, H. Her. P. 2 S. Em\ . -
majus . . . .
flòre pièno . Yel. . 9, H. Her. P. Eng. gardens.
màjus.
CHELONANTHÈRA, Blume. See Ccdògyne.
CHELÒNE, Linn. From chelone, a tortoise ; to
the back of which, the helmet of the flowers
is fancifully compared. Linn. 14, Or. 2, Nat.
Or. Scrophulariàcece. This is a beautiful hardy
herbaceous genus, that ought to have a place
in every collection ; the species succeed well in
a mixture of peat and loam, and are increased
by dividing the roots. Synonymes: 1, C. mdjor
; 2, Fentstèmon gentianoides. See Pentst&
mon,
barbata . . . Scarlet, 7, H. Her. P. 3 Mexico . 1794
màjor . . . Orn.scr. 7, H. Her. P. 3 Eng. gardens,
centranthifòlia Scarlet. 9, H. Her. P. 6 Cahfornia 1834
gentianoides 2. Orn.scr. 7, F. Her. P. 3 Mexico . 1825
glabra . , . White . 8, H. Her. P. 4 N. Amer. 1730
Lyòni 1 . . . Purple . 8, H. Her. P. 4 N. Amer. 1812
Mexicàna . . Scarlet. 6, H. Her. P. 1 Mexico . 1842
nemoròsa . . Purple. 8, H. Her. P. 1 N. Amer. 1827
obliqua . . . Purple . 8, H. Her. P. 4 N. Amer. 1752
speciósa. . . Pale red 8, H. Her. P. 4 N. Amer.
CHEMMAM. See Chcumis Dudàim.
CHENÒLEA, Linn, Supposed to be derived from
chen, a goose, and leia^ prey. Linn, 5, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Chenopodiàcece, The beauty of this
plant consists in its silvery leaves ; its height
is seldom more than one foot, and any rich
light soil will suit it ; cuttings root freely
j)laced under a glass.
diffhsa . . Green, . 8 G. Ev. S. 1 C. G. H. . 1758
CHENÓPODA. See Aspdlathus Chenopoda.
CHENOPODIÀCE^, or Chenopods. Principally
weeds inhabiting waste places in all parts of
the world; some, as beet-root, spinach, &c.,
are used as pot-herbs and vegetables.
CHENOPÓBIUM, Linn, From chen, a goose, and
yous, a foot ; in reference to many of the
species having leaves similar to the webbed
feet of the goose. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or.
Chenopodiàcece. A genus of so little beauty,
that its species are for the greatest part only
grown in botanical collections ; when grown
they require to be sown on a sandy soil in the
open border. Synonymes: 1, Salsola fruticósa ;
2, S. divérgens ; 3, C. erbsum ; 4, Salsbla sdlsa ;
5, C. fàtidum ; 6, Salsbla sdlsa; 7, C. leucospérmum.
See Kbchia and Rhagbdia.
ambrosioides . Green 8, H. A. Mexico . 1460
fruticòsum 1 . Green 8, H. Ev. S. 2 Eng. sea shore
Quinòa
. Green 7. H.
A. 3 Peru .
riibrum
. Green 7. H.
A. 3 Peru .
1822
1822
acuminatum, acutifolium, album, a. crassifblium,
a. integrifblium, a. subrotúndum, a: mride,
altissimum, anthelminticum^ aristatum, Atrlplicis,
Biebersteinianum, blitoides, Bonus-Henricus,
botrydldes, Bdtrys, Carthaginense, cauddturn,
chrysomelanospérmum, crassifolium, ficifolium,
fétiduin, giganthim, glaucum, graveblens,
guineénse,hirsütum, horténse'l^humifüsum^
hybridum^ incisum, lanccoldtum, laterdle, margindtum,
maritimum, multifidum, múrale,
- ólidum, opulifblium 3, Pallasianum, parvifb-
Hum, fdtuUim, petioldre, polyspérmum, punetulátum,
purpurdscens 7, radidtum, rhombifb-
Hum, rubrum, sdlsum 4, Schrad.eridnum 5,
sepiiim, serótinum, setigerum, spicatum 6,
suffruticbsum, úrbicum.
CHERIMÓLIA. See Anbna Cherimblia,
CHERIMOYER. See Anbna Cherimblia,
CHERLÉRIA, Haller. In honour of John Henry
Cherler, who assisted John Bauhin in his history
of plants. Linn. 10, Or. 3, Nat. Or.
Caryophylldcece, This is an ornamental plant,
and has a good efl'ect upon rock-work ; it grows
best in sandy loam and peat, and may be in-
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