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Lowest pinna, uppe r side.
CIIEILANTHES BORSIGIANA.
R e ic ì ie n b a c i i .
P L A T E X V I . A.
Cheilantltes—From cheilos—a lip, and anthos—a flower, in reference
to the form of the indusium. Bor.ngiana—................ ?
O n e of the most beautiful Ferns of recent introduction,
dwarf-growing, and to all apjjcarance somewhat delicate. Quite
new, and very rare.
An evergreen stove species.
Native of Peru.
The frond is twice pinnate, or pinnato-pinnatifid; the lower
pinnæ bipartite, and the lower segments largest, decreasing in
length towards the apex; the under surface is densely covered
with a rich yellow farinose powder, whilst the upper surface
is sparingly farinose with yellow, especially along the veins.
Rachis triangula r; stipes ebeneous and slightly scaly.
L ength of frond three inches.
For fronds I am indebted to lsh\ J . Henderson, of Wentworth,
and Mr. R. Sim, of Foot’s Cray.
This species may be procured of Messrs. Sim, of Foot’s
Cray, and Veitch, Ju n ., of Clielsca.
'.riic illustration is from a frond sent by IMr. J . Henderson,
of V^cntworth.