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| + | C. barbertonensis N. E. Br. Lvs. somewhat variegated with pale green along the veins: fls. similar to C. Woodii. Transvaal. — C. Brownii. Ledger. Corolla-tube pale green with dark blotches; lobes greenish with alzone of white and dark purple in the middle. Uganda. — C. dlscreta, N. E. Br. Tuberous: tube whitish, dark-veined; lobes pale yellow at base, purple-green at apex. Madras.— C.fusca, C. Bolle. Many succulent sts.: corolla dull reddish brown: coronna light yellow. Canary Isls. B.M. 8060. — C. gemmifera. K. Schum. A tall climbing species: fls. solitary. W. Trop. Afr. — C. Lugardae, N.E.Br. Lvs. thin, 1-2 in. long: tube 1 in. long, abruptly curved immediately above inflated base, dilated at apex into funnel -shaped mouth. Bechuanaland. G.C. III. 30:302 (desc,).— C. Rendallii, N. E. Br. A small species with fl. having an umbrella-like canopy surmounting the corolla: twining. Transvaal. — C. similis, N.E. Br. In cult, as C. Thwaitesii. Corolla-lobes white or pale green at base, ciliate. G.C. III. 40:384. C. Thorncroftii, N. Br. Sts. twining: cymes axillary, many-fld.; corolla white, with purple blotches. Transvaal. B.B. 8458.N.Taylor |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |