J. Fleischmann del.

Mesanthemum radicans (Benth.) Koern.

A Plant in flower. B Inflorescence cut lengthwise. C Bract. D Male flower. E Male flower laid open. F Older female flower (from which the sepals have been removed excepting one). G Older female flower laid open (the ovary cut lengthwise).

COMMELINACEAE.

FLOW. PL. AFR.

Pl. 16.

J. Fleischmann del.

Aneilema beninense Kunth

A Flowering branch. B Flower (the ovary cut lengthwise).