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HYMENOPIIYLLUM CHILOENSE.
H o o k e r .
P L A T E L X IX .— A.
Kymenophyllum—Membrane-leaved. Chiloense—Cbili.
A SM A L L , pendent, densely-tufted species, carpeting trees
and rocks in woods of Southern Chili.
The fronds are broad at the base, lanceolate, sub-bipinnatifid;
segments broadly linear-obtuse, smooth above.
Involucres axillary, free, ovate, and toothed; valves semiorbicular.
Stipes glabrous and not winged.
Colour of frond dull green.
Requires a v e ry «humid atmosphere, with a temperature
ranging between 40° and 65°.
My obligations are offered to Messrs. Backhouse, of York,
for the plant illustrated.
