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CATALOGUE
OF THE
PLANTS
GROWING IN
BOMBAY AND ITS VICINITY;
SPONTANEOUS, CULTIVATED OR INTRODUCED, AS FAR
AS THEY HAVE BEEN ASCERTAINED
LIBRARY
NEW YOR
BOTANICAL
BY
JOHN GRAHAM.
PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES, AND FOR THE USE OF THE
AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN INDIA.
TO BE CONTINUED AND COMPLETED,
Ordines Naturales valent de natura Plantarum; Artificiales
in diagnos Plantarum.
Linneus.
PrinTED, by special permission, at the Government Press, Bombay.
1839
PREFACE.
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The Catalogue of Plants now given to the public, was presented
to the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of Western India
by the late John Graham Esq. Deputy Post Master General of this
Presidency, and one of the Members of the Society. The following
Letter, which accompanied it’s presentation, will explain the cir-
cumstances under which it was drawn up.
Bombay, July 20th, 1838.
To
JAMES LITTLE, Esq. «
Secy. to the Agri. and Hort. Society of Western India.
Sir,
I beg to present to our Society a List of the Vegetable produc-
tions of the Bombay Presidency, and to signify my willingness to
see it correctly through the press, should the Society deem it wor-
thy of publication.
It has been drawn up with great care through the assistance of
Mr. Nimmo; and not a single Plant is put down which has not been
seen and examined by one or other of us.
I need hardly say that such a List is much wanted by all who
pay any attention to the study of Botany, and will save much time
and trouble in consulting Books and figures.
I am, &c.
JOHN GRAHAM.
Member of the Agri. and Hort. Society.”
Viewing the undertaking in the light of a desideratum, the Com-
mittee of the Society promptly and liberally accepted the offer, and
the printing of the Catalogue had proceeded under Mr. Graham’s
superintendence, as far as the 200th page, when death terminated his
labours. ‘The remainder has been completed under the supervision
of J. Nimmo Esq. who has been for many years a zealous and
—successful fellow labourer in the same field of science.
=2 The lovers of botanical Science here gladly avail themselves of this
Opportunity of expressing their deep sense of obligation to’ Mr,
“Nimmo for the cordial co-operation, without which this work
= would not have been undertaken. The value of this assistance was
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highly appreciated by Mr, Graham, and (had his lifer been pro-
longed) would have been publicly acknowledged by him. The
melancholy satisfaction of fulfilling his intentions now devolves
upon his friends; and while they record their gratitude to Mr,
Nimmo for his steady and disinterested aid throughout the prose-
cution of the work, they have the gratifying assurance that he will
continue to dedicate his time to the investigation of the hitherto
neglected Flora of this part of India, much of which still remains
unexplored.
It is unnecessary to enumerate the various sources whence the
Author derived materials for the preparation of this Catalogue:
but acknowledgments are especially due to Mr. Law of the Civil
Service, and to Doctors Lush, Gibson, Murray and Heddle of the
Medical Establishment, with whom the Author was in constant cor-
respondence on the subject of the work, and from whom he received
numerous interesting contributions and much valuable information.
The want of a guide, to the Botanical riches of this Presidency has
been very generally felt and acknowledged. To supply this defi-
ciency the present Catalogue was undertaken. It makes no pre-
tension to a systematic treatise, but merely professes to present a
List, (with references to Plates,and remarks on the more interesting
species) of such Plants, indigenous and exotic, added to a compara-
tively few novelties, as have been ascertained; and was thus intended
to form the groundwork of a plan, the completion of which should
be left to future research. Even in it’s present state, however, it
must be considered a valuable contribution to Indian Botany,
and it will be peculiarly acceptable to those who engage in the
study of the vegetation of this Presidency. The friends of Mr.
Graham have the gratification to state, that Mr. Nimmo, whose bo-
tanical acquirements peculiarly fit him for the task, has undertaken
to carry out the plan by printing annual Supplements to the Cata-
logue; and they indulge the hope, that all who have the opportunity,
but more particularly those Gentlemen, who have already so active- _
ly and liberally assisted in the preparation of the work, will
lend their aid towards it’s completion.
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Before concluding these prefatory remarks to this Catalogue, a
few words may be permitted regarding it’s lamented Author.
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Mr. Greham, a native of Dumfrieshire, arrived in India in
1826, under the patronage of the late Sir John Malcolm, who was
at that time Governor of this Presidency. He was honoured with
the friendship and esteem of that great and good man, and
lived in his family until he was nominated by him to the appoint-
ment of Deputy Post Master General, which he held up to the
period of his death. He possessed a combination of qualities which
peculiarly fitted him for the duties of his Office. The natura) kind-
ness of his disposition led him to be courteous and obliging to every
one who had business to transact with him, and to be ever ready and
willing to investigate every complaint, and to rectify any errors that
might have been committed by his subordinates; while at the same
time, no unreasonable applications or groundless complaint disturbed
the equanimity of his temper: nor did he serve the Government with
less zeal and diligence than he served the public.
The performance of his arduous duties left him little leisure
for the prosecution of his favourite pursuit: but the few and brief op-
portunities, which were afforded him, were eagerly laid hold of and
improved; and it should be added, that one of the objects he was de-
sirous to effect while Superintendent of the Society’s Garden, shortly
after its establishment, was to store it with an extensive assortment
of rare wild as well as useful Indian plants, chiefly collected by
himself.
His private virtues will long he held in affectionate remembrance
by his sorrowing friends. There was a gentleness and modesty of
manner, a simplicity and ingenuousness of disposition, a humble
mindedness, and a total freedom from guile and self-seeking which
engaged the attachment and esteem of every one to whom he was
known. His whole character and conduct were habitually regula-
ted by a deep sence of his own moral imperfection, and by a humble
endeavour to act, in all things, in conformity with the Divine Will.
' Mr. Graham expired at Khandalla, the favourite scene of his
botanical researches, on the 28th of May, 1839, at the age of 34, after
only a few days illness. The intelligence of his death was
received at every station within this Presidency, with an almost uni-
versal feeling of sorrow and regret, and his friends have testified
their admiration of his character, and their sorrow for his death, by
the erection of a handsome monument over his grave,
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2 ORDER J. RANUNCULACEAE. ve. Prod. 1. p. 2.
Tue CRow-roor TRIBE, Linp. nat. syst. p, 6,
Sus-Tripe 1. Clematidez. pe. Prod. 1. p. 2.
1. CLEMATIS. i. Polyandria Polyginia.
Klema—ashoot, tendril;—climbers like the vine. Lam. t. 497. Gaert. #. 74.
1. C. Gourranta, w. & a. l. C. Triloba. w. & a. 2. De. syst. 1. p. 138.
Wight’s illust;—No® 1, p. 2. :
Moriel--{ndian Traveller’s joy: scandent, perennial;--flowers after the rains,
On the Ghauts, and in various parts of the Deckan.
“In the environs of the ancient city of Gour, it forms with Poranapaniculata.
extensive lovely festoons” Rox. Flora 2. p. 671.
2. C. WiGHTIANA. w. &. A. 3. scandent, perennial, with very soft villous
leaves, coarsely serrated. It is also called Moriel, and grows common at
Mahableshwur, and the adjoining Ghauts, flowering after the rains: Wallich’s
C. grata Asiat. Pl.¢. 98. much resembles it, and is perhaps identical.
Hedges and thickets where these plants grow have the appearance of being
covered with hoar frost, from the white feathery tails of the seeds. They
are very ornamental and worthy of aplace in Gardens:
2. NARAVELIA., pc. Polyandria Polyginia.
Narawael--the Ceylon name.
3. N. ZeyLonica.w. &. a. 4. De. syst.1, p. 167.
Atragene Zey:onica, Rox. Cor. ¢t. 188. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 52.
A climber with the habit of Clematis; leaves twin, with an intermediate
tendril,—Southern Marhatta Country, east of Goa, (Dr. Lush)—flowers in the
rains.
Sub-Tribe 2. Helleborez. pc. Prod. 1. p. 44.
3. DELPHINIUM,L. Polyandria Trigynia,
Delphin--a dolphin: —from a fancied resemblance in the nectary- Lam. ¢.
* 482. Gaert. t. 65. Tourn. t. 241.
4. D. Ajacis. w.& a. 12-pdc-. 1. p. 342.
Ajax’s or Rocket Larkspur. Supposed to be the Hyacinthus of Theocritus
> and Ovid.
An annual; naturalized in Deckan Gardens where it is planted below
Orange and Peach trees to keep down weeds. (Dr. Lush.)
ORDER 2. DILLENIACE. pc, Prod. 1. p. 67,
Sub-Tribe 1. Delimacez,
4. TETRACERA. tL. Polygamia Dioecia.
TYetras—four, Keras, ahorn; the four-fold capsules resemble horns. Gaert,
t. 69.
5. T. RHEEDI. W.& a, 14, Dc. syst, 1. p. 402. Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 8, Wight’s
Icones ¢. 70.
A ee flowers white, sweet scented.—Hilly parts of the South Con-
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Delimo—to file, the leaves are used for polishing wood.Lam ¢. 47u.Gaert. t.106.
6. D. Penipu, pe. syst. 1. p. 408, Peripu, Rheed. Mal. 7. t. 54.
A Shrub; flowers small white; in terminal panicles.
The South Coucan, N. Wiildenow refers his 7’ tracera Sarmentosa, a Ceylon
plant (Bot. Mag. ¢. 358) to Rheede’s Fig: but Decandolle says, they are quite
distinct, and that it is doubtful whether the Peripu belongs to the genus or
even to the order.
Sub-Tribe 2. Dilleniae, pe. prod. 1. p.70.
47. DILLENIA.L- Polyandria Polyginia.
Dillenius; Professor of Botany at Oxford; author of the Hortus Eltha-
meusis, Lam ¢. 492.
q. D. Penracyna.w & 4. 16. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 20, Rox. Flora 2, p. 652.
Kurmul. ORDERI7. TAMARISCINE. ve. prod. 3. p. 95.
Tue TAMARISK TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst.p. 158.
@ 43. TAMAR(X.L. Pentandria Trigynia.
From the river Tamaris (modern Tambta) in the Pyrenees, where a species
grows abundantly; or more probably from the Greek name murike, which is
derived from the Hebrew, to cleanse; brooms were made of the shrub.—
Gaert.t. 61. Lam, @. 215.
80, T. Gauica, w. & a. 141. T. indica. Rox Flora. 2. p. 100. Wight’s
Illust. No. 4, ¢. 24.
Jhaoo.—\ndian Tamarix— a small tree; grows abundantly on the banks of
the Indus, and throughout Cutch and Scinde, where it is commonly used for
fire wood, (Dr, Deacon.)
81. T. Diorca. w. & 4..142. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 101. Surroo, Eal Jhou, Phi-
chula—Asiat. Res. 4. p.268. Persian Gaz.
The celebrated Shaft of Isfendiyar was made of it. (Sir W. Jones.)
A very graceful shrub, with numerous small rose coloured flowers in ter-
minal, drooping spikes.—Common in the beds of the Concan and Deccan
rivers,---flowers chiefly during the rains,
44. TRICHAURUS.w. & A. Decandria Trigynia.
g2. T. Ericoipes, w. & a. 143. Tamarix ericoides. pc, prod. 3 p. 97.
Wight’s Illust. No, 4. ¢. 24,—Icones. No. 2, ¢. 22.
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A shrub,—the most beautiful of the tribe: flowers much resembling those
of the common heather; hence the specific name.—a few plant. of it were
discovered by the late Ensign Dickenson on the banks of the Indoorange,
near Karlee in 1835.—It grows abundantly in the bed of the Krishna at Na-
lutwar. (Mr. Law.)
ORDER 18. ELATINE. w. & 4, prod. 1. p. 40.
THe WateR—PeEpPER TRIBE. Lind, nat. syst. p. 159.
45. ELATINE, v. Octandria Trigynia.
Elate, in the Iliad signifies a pine tree: why applied to this genus of weeds.
seems uncertain. Lam. ¢. 320. Gaert. ¢. 112.
83. E. Ampicua. w. & A. 144. Wight’s Illust. Part 4. ¢. 25,—annual diffuse
plant with rooting stems.
84. E. VerTIciLiata. w. &. A. 145, Bergia verticillata, Rox. Flora 2: p.
456, Rheed. Mal. 9, ¢. 78. Rox. Cor. ¢. 142.—annual.
85. E. AMMANOIDES. w. & A. 146.
Bergia ammanoides. Rox. Flora 2. p. 457.
Wight’s Illust. No. 4.¢. 25.—annual erect plant.—all the species are found
on the margins of tanks and other moist places.
ORDER 19. CARYOPHYLLA CE. pe. prod. 1. p. 351-
Tue CHick WEED—TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 156.
46. MOLLUGO. t. Pentandria Trigynia.
Said tobe a name in Pliny, latinized by Linnaeus---see Septuagint version
of Job. c. 24. ¢. 24.
‘© They are withered (the mighty) like moloche, in a furnace”’—Our trans-
lators have left out the simile.-—Gaert. ¢.130. Lam. ¢. 52.
86. M. PENTAPHYLLA, W. & A. 156.
87. M. TrRIPHYLLA. w. & A., 157. Rheed. Mal. 10: t. 26.
88. M.SpEeRGULA. w. & A.161. Rheed. Mal, 10. ¢. 24.
All are common weeds in gardens &e. ss
ORDER 20. MALVACE.. ve. prod. 1. p. 429.
Tue MALtow Trise, Lind. nat. syst. p. 33.
47, MALVA.L. Monodelphia Polyandria,
From malasso, to soften.—in allusion to the mucilaginous properties of the
plants. Lam. ¢. 582. Gaert. ¢. 136.
89. M. Mauritania. w. § A, 162.—an annual erect growing plant with
deep purple flowers,—in gardens, Bombay.
4s. ALTHAEA. tL. Monodelphia Polyandria. 4
From altho, to cure—A, officinalis, possesses medicinal properties. Lam.
. 581. Gaert.¢. 136.
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56, GOSSYPIUM. Lt. Monodelphia Polyandria.
PF A name applied by Plinyto a shrub which grewin upper Egypt, and bore
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cotton.— Lam. é. 586. Gaert.é, 134.
112, G. AtBum. w.& a, 198. G. herbaceum, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 184. Rheed.
Mal. 1. ¢ 31-—Hamilt. in Linn, Trans, (3. p, 494.—G. obtusifolium. Rox,
Flora, 3. p. 183. Rox. Cor.3, ¢. 269.—Wight’s Icones. Part 1. No. 198.—
Ainslie, Mat. Ind. 2. p. 282.
The Cotton plant; extensively cultivated in Guzerat and some partsof the
Deccan. Cotton as is well known, forms the staple article of the commerce
of Bombay.
118. G. Nicrum. w. & a. 139. G. Barbadense. Wight’s Lllust. No. 4. ¢,
28.—in gardens Bombay, Bourbon, and Sea Island Cotton,—The variety,
G. Arboreum. Linn,—is generally to be met with about houses and in gar-
dens, as an ornamental shrub.
114. G. RELIGIosum, w. & A. 200.
Des Kapoos.— Ek sheng Kapoos,
_A shrub; grows at a temple in Giergaum road Bombay,—Rutnagiree.
(Mr. Elphinstone.)
The habit of thisisyery different from that of the last two, and it seems to
be a distinct species.
115. G. VAUPELLII. G.
Heergoonda- Kapoos.—a shrub 8 or 10 feet high; grows at Sidhpoor in Gu-
zerat, It appears to be quite distinct from the other three Indian species
(varieties?) of Gossypium.—(Mr. Vaupell.)
57. ABUTILON. w. & a. Monodelphia Polyandria. :
The Greek name of the mulberry; applied to this genus on account of a re-
semblance in the leaves, Lam. ¢. 578. Gacrt. ¢. 135.
116. A. PoLyANDRuM. w. & a, 202. Sida Polyandria. Rox. Flora. 3. p-
173. Burm. Ind. ¢. 47. f. 1,—annual, erect; leaves alternate, long petiol-
ed, cordate, dentate; flowers large yellow, with the petals reflexed; appear in
December and January.—hills about Parr; at Kandalla &e.
117, A. Inpicum. w, & A, 205. Sida Populifolia. Rox. Flora, 3. p,179.—
Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 45, Rumph, Amb, 4. t. 11. Wight’s Icones. Part 1. No. 205.
A tall herbaceous plant 3 or 4 feet high, leaves round cordate serrate, very
soft and velvetty; flowers small yellow, appear throughout the year; Car-
pels numerous, truncate; placed 1ound a common axis,
Common in waste places about villages.
118. A. Astaticum. w.& a. 206. Sida Asiatica. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 179.—
a biennial downy glutinous plant, with very beautiful large orange coloured
flowers.—in gardens Bombay.
119. A. Graveoveus. w, & a. 208.—Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢.29.—much like the
last; flowers smaller.—S. Concan. N. ‘
58, SIDA, L. Monodelphia Polyandria—a name applied by Theophrastes
to a malvaceous plant—(Don.) side—is usually translated a pomgranate. (see
Aristophanes in Plutus. 8. 721.)
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120. S. Acura. w. & a. 210. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 53. Rumph. Amb. 5. é.
18- f. 2, Wight’s Icones. No. 5. ¢. 84.—a shrubby plant with twiggy branches,
narrow lanceolate leaves and small yellow axillary flowers. @
Malabar. Hill; the Scotch Burial Ground Bombay;—not common.
121. S. Corpironia. w. & a. 219. Rheed. Mal, 10. ¢. 54. Fleming in
Asiat. Res. 11. p..178.-—a suffruticose plant, leaves cordate, carpels beaked.
—the Concans.
122, S. Retusa.w.& a. 215. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 18.---a shrubby plant.
with short petioled cuneate serrate leaves; peduncles axillary one flowered.---
at Kandalla, and probably along the line of Ghauts;---flowers in the rains.
ORDER 21. BOMBACE/. pve. Prod. 1. p. 475.
THe Corron Tree Tribe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 35.
59. HELICTERES. Lt. Mondelphia Decandria.
Helix---a screw---in allusion to the twisted, screw,like carpels-- Lam, ¢.
735. Gaert. t. 64,
— 123. H, Isora. w. & a. 224.. Rheed. Mal. 6, ¢. 30. Bot. Mag. ¢, 2681.
Ainslie. Mat. Ind.2.p. 447.
Muradsing,— Kawun,— Kewannie,— Dhamnee—Screw tree.
A tall shrub or small tree, much resembling the common hazel; flowers
bright red, showy; appearin the rains,—carpels 5; screw-like; twisted together.
—Rope may he made from the fibres of the hark of this shrub.—commeon
throughout the hilly jungly parts of the Concan, and on the Ghauts.—used
medicinally in diseases of the ears. (Dr. Gibson.)
124. H. Hirsuta. Dons, syst. 1. p. 507,
a shrub, with oblong lanceolate serrate leaves.—Parell garden; probably
intd. from the Eastern Islands.-- Dapooree. (Dr. Gibson) —the fruit is straight,
and covered with a thick coat of soft bristles.
125. H. Purpurea. (Dr, Gibson.)
A shrub with bright red flowers---Dapooree- intd. from Calcutta;—probably
this is identical with Decandolle’s H. lanceolata,
- 60. ADANSONIA. t Monodelphia Polyandria.
Adanson—a French Botanist and traveller in Senegal—Lam. 5. ¢. 588. Gaert.
t. 135.
126. A. Dicirata. w.& A. 226. Rox. Flora. 3. p. §64. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2791.
and 2792, fap
The Baobob or Monkey Bread tree.---a fantastic looking tree with trunk
of an immense size close to the ground, but fast tapering and of little height;
somewhat resembling a cone; flowers large, white; appear in May and June.--
near the wilderness Bombay, Colaba, Matoonga; probably -planted:---along
the sea coast of Guzerat, where the fishermen use_the large fruit as a float
for their nets. (Bombay Med. Trans.1. p. 18) it is also used medicinally
by the natives, who like the Africans esteem it cooling; the leaves are eaten
with their food, and are said to restrain excessive perspiration.
A few trees are generally found at places where the Musselmen have
been, but it is not indegenous on this side of India. (Dr. Gibson.)
61. BOMBAX.1. Monodelphia Polyandria.
Bombyx—a Greek name for cotton: the capsules are filled with.a kind of
co tton.
127. B. Malabaricum. w. & A. 227. B. heptaphyllum. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
~ 167, Rheed. Mal. 3. t. 52. Asiat. Res. 4, p. 297. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 247. Wight’s
fllust. t, 29.
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Saur.—a very large tree; trunk armed with prickles; leaves digitate, de-
ciduous in tke cold weather; flowers in February and March; lirge, of a
beautiful bright red colour, rendering the tree a@ most conspicuous object.—
very common throughout the hilly parts of the Concan; in Southern Mahratta
Country. (Mr. Law.) Guzerat. (Dr. Gibson.) The wood is soft and spongy,
and of little use.
128. B.Cerpa. Dons. syst, 1. p. 511. ip é
A large tree, native of South America and the West Indies, where its
immense trunk is commonly scooped out and converted into Canves,—intd.
by N.
62. ERIODENDRON. pc. Monodelphia Polyandria.
Erion--- wool---dendron---a tree ; the capsules are filled with cotton, the same
as in Bombax---Gaert. é. 133. Lam. ¢. 587.
129. E. Anrractuosum. w. & a. 228. Bombax pentandrum. Rox. Flora,
3. p. 163. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢ 50. and 51, Rumph, Amb. J, t. 80. Ainslie,
Mat. fund. 2. p. 96. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3360.—for the Carribean variety,
Shameulu;---au elegant, erect growing tree, throwing out regular horizon-
tal branches, something in the manner of Verminalia catuppa.—flowers
drooping, of a dingy white; appearin February and March when the tree is
destitute of leaves.—capsule size and shape of a goose s egg.—in gardens
Bombay.—grows wild in Kandesh, where it is called Shameula, and attaius
a noble size. (Lieut. Auld.)
63. DURIO. 1. Polyadelphia Polyandria.
From Durien---the Malay name of the fruit.---Lam. t. 641,
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130. D, Zesinratnus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 399. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 29.
Koenig in Linu, Traus. 7. ¢. 14. 15. and 16.—The Durien, a Malay fruit tree;
intd. by N.
ORDER 22. BYTTNERIACEZ. pvc. prod. I. p. 481.
64. STERCULIA. L. Monoecia Monodelphia,
Sterculius---a Roman God---Lam., t. 736.
131. S. Baraneuas, w. & A. 229. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 144. Rheed. Mal.
1. ¢. 49. Wight’s Illust. No. 5. é. 30.
A tree; leaves alternate, elliptic oblong ; flowers inaxillary pendulous pani-
cles; appearin April and May; carpels large, ovate, many seeded,---S Con-
can. N,
132. S. Gurrata. w.& a. 230, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 148. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 61.
Kookur.—Goldar,---a large erect tree; leaves long petioled, oblong entire,
villous underneath; flowers in Simple terminal racemes; seoments of the
calyx revolute, pubescent on both sides, outer of a pale yellow, inner of the
same colour, marked with purple spots.—flwers January and February, when
the tree is bare of leaves: —carpels size of a large apple, 3 or more growing
together, of a reddish colour; seeds size of a chesnut; they are roasted and
eaten by the natives.---common along the Ghauts. Roxburgh mentions that
a kind of flax is obtained from the bark in Malabar, which is manufactured
into cloth.
133. S. Cozrorata. w. & a. 233. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 146, Rox. Cor. 1. #. 25.
Khowsey or Bhaee hoce.—a la rge tree with palmately 5 lobed leaves, de-
ciduous in the cold Weather; flowers March and April; carpels bright red,
pendulous, somewhat resembiinga broad pod of a pea opened, with the peas
adhering: the trees havea very s
and may be recognized ata long distance.—on Elephanta hill; —jungly tracts
throughout the Concans;—aboye the Ghauts, (Dr, Gibson.)
trange appearance when covered with them,
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134. S. Urens. w. & a. 234. Rox. Flora.3. p. 145. Rox. Cor. 1.¢ 24.
Kavulee.—a large tree; leaves round cordate, 5 lobed, deciduous in the cold
weather; flowers February aud March; very smaii; in terminal panicles ;
carpelsclothed with rigid bristly hairs which pancture like Mucuna pruriens.
The bark of the trunk is white, and gives to the tree a dead appearance;
the seeds are cathartic.—a kind of coffee may be made of them. (Dr. Gibson.)
—Malabar hill, B ay-—common throughout the Concans.— Native Guitars
are made of the wood of this tree.
135, S. VILLosa. w. & A. 235. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 153,--a tree: leaves pal-
mately 5 or7 lobed—S. Concan. N.
_ 136. S. Forripa. w. & 4.236. Rox. Flora.3. p. 155. Rumph. Amb. 3. €.
107. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p-119.--Sonnerat. voy. t..132.
Jungly--Budam, Poon--tree;---a very stately tree with digitate leaves, |
deciduous in the cold weather: flowers March and April; ofa dull crim-
son coleur, and like those of S. guttata, with an offensive smell; carpels large,
kidney shaped: the seeds are roasted and eaten like ghesnrs. —Mabim and
Giergaum woods, Bombay; but evidently planted,—It is a most useful tree
and furnishes the masts known by the name of ?oon spars.
65. HERITIERA.w. & a. Monoecia Monodelphia. .
Heretier—a celebrated French Botanist.—Gaert. ¢. 98. and 99.
¥36. H. Litrora.is. w. & 4.237. Rox, Flora. 3. p. {72. Rheed. Mal. 6. t. 21.
A smalltree with alternate entire leaves, and flowers in AUS panicles.
-—S. Concan. N.
66. KLEINHOVIA. t. Monodelphia Polyandria. -
Kleinhoff—once Director of the Botanic garden at Batavia—Lam.t. 734—
Gaert. é. 137.
138. K. Hosprra. w. & A. 238, Rox. Flora. 3.p. 14i.—Rumph. Amb. 3.
t. 113.
A tree with alternate broad cordate leaves, and small pink coloured flow-
ers, in terminal panicles;—capsule pear shaped, inflated.—S. Concan. N.
67. THEOBROMA. Monodelphia Decandria.
Theos.---god---broma—tood.—celestial food;—surely chocolate does not
fairly merit such distinction.--Lam., ¢. 635. Gaert. ¢. 122.
139. T.Cacao. w.- & A. 239,
Common chocolate nut tree,--native of South America.-—Hort. Soc. garden-
Intd. by Col. Frazer, resident in Travancore.
68. ABROM\A. L. Monodelphia Decandria.
A privative, and broma food;---not fit for food;in contradistinction to the
last.--an unmeaning name brut luckily short.--Lam. ¢. 636. and 637. Gaert. ¢. 64.
140. A. AucusTa. w. & a. 241. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 156. Slay
daemonum. Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 14.
A shrub, with soft velvetty branches, leaves ovate oblong acuminate ;
flowers in the rains; of a dark purple colour and rather pretty; capsule
5 angled.---in gardens Mazagaum, not common:—the fibres of the oe are
very toughand well adapted for making cordage.
69. GUAZUMA. w. & a. Monodelphia ECE
A Mexican name. Lam. ¢. 637.
141. G. TomentTosa. w. & a. 240. Wight’s Illust. No. 5. ¢. 35.
A tree with small yellow axillary, and terminal flowers; capsule woody,
tubercled; about the size of a bullace plum.---Pretty common about Bom-
bay, but evidently planted.
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vo. BYT“NERITA. Lt. Monodelphia Decandria.
Bytiner---once Professor of Botany in the University of Gottengen.
142, B. Herspacea. w. & A. 242. Rox. Flora. |. p. 619. Rox. Cor. 1. #.
29.—asmall herbaceous plant with flowers somewhat resembling those of the
Guazuma:---petals yellow on the outside, red within; forming a circular
dome over the pistil and nectary.—Pretty common in Bombay during the
rains.
71. RIEDLE(A. w. & a. Monodelphia Pentandria.
Reidle—a French naturalist.
143. R- Corcuoriroiia. w. &. a. 245°
Melochia corchorifolia. Rox. Flora. 3. p.1389, Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢, 73. Ains-
lie. Mat. Ind. 2. p 440.—a common herbaceous plant with sub-cordate plait-
ed leaves.—flowers terminal; pale purple, with a yellow centre.
144, RK. Tivtaerouia. Dons. syst. 1. p. 529. R. odorata, and R. velutina.
Dons. syst. 1. p. 529. Wisenia umbellata. Sprengel syst. 3. p.29. Dons,
syst. 1. p. 538.
Mathooree.—asmall tree, with alternate, long petioled, sub-cordate, ser-
rate leaves; the young ones very soft and velvetty;—stipules numerous, re-
sembling those of Cassia auriculata.—flowers small, rose coloured; in axil-
lary and terminal corymbiform panicles; appear in Noyvember.—The Hill
above Sir Herbert Compton’s Bungalow at Kandalla.—near Belgaum. (Mr.
Law.)
72, PENTAPETES. L. Monadelphia Polyandria.
Pente---five; in allusion to the five celled fruit.---Lam. ¢. 576. Gaert. #. 134.
145. P. PHoENICEA. w. & A. 248. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 157. Rheed. Mal. 10.
t. 56. Herbaceous erect growing plant, 3 or 4 feet high; leaves alternate,
linear lanceolate; flowers axillary, large, of a beautiful bright red colour ;
appear during the rains.---in gardens Bombay.
73. DOMBEYA. w. & A. Monodelphia Polyandria;
Dombey—a French traveller in Peru—Gaert. ¢. 137,
146. D. Pavmata. w. & a. 249. Wall. Pl. As. rar, 3. ¢. 235.
A shrub; leaves palmate, 5 or 7 cleft, having some resemblance to those
of the common castor oil plant; flowers in large terminal corymbs; they
appear in September and October. Sir Roger de Faria’s garden, Maza-
gaum; intd. from Bengal.
147. D. ANGULATA. DC. prod. 1. p. 498.
D. tiliaefolia. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 157. Bot. Mag. €. 2905.
A shruh; leaves cordate acuminate, serrate, old ones 3 or 5 angled; flow-
ers in terminal corymhs; of a pretty rose colour, something like those of the
common Olteander—intd. from the Mauritius by N.
148. D. ToMENTOSA. De. prod, 1. p. 498. y
Walkuffa?—Bruce’s Travels. 7, ¢. 20. —A Small tree with sub-rotund cor-
date, acuminate, tomentose leaves; flowers in terminal corymbs; rose colour-
ed; small, compared with those of the two last species.—intd, by N. from
the Mauritius.
74. PTEROSPERMUM. w. & a. Monodelphia Polyandria.
Pteron—a wing, spermu—seed; the seeds are winged—Lam. t. 576.--velago
—Gaert ¢. 133.
149. P. SuBEriFrotium. w. & aA. 252. Lam. Illust. ¢. 576./f, L.
Muchucunda;—a tree with alternate cuneate oblong leaves, and axillary
fragrant flowers, which appear in May,—The Concans. N.
So rs
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150. P.GLABRESCENS: w. & A. 255. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 58.—a tree---S”
Concan. N.
151. P. AcERIFoLIUM: w. & A. 256. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 159.—Bot. Mag.
t. 620.
A l:rge tree, leaves slightly peltate, roundish, cordate at the base. under
side hoary: flowers in May and June, pretty large, segments of the calyx
linear, oblong, recurved,—covered with a whitish felt inside; ou the out with
short brown hairs.—In the late Col. Hough’s garden, Colabah,---Giergaum
woods.—not common.
95.' ASTRAPAEA. Lind. Monodelphia Polyandria.
A strape.—lightening ; in allusion to the brightness of the flowers.
152. A. WALLIcHH. Dc. prod. 1. p. 500. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2503.—a shrub,
leaves cordate, angularly lobed, very soft to the touch; flowers in large
compact umbels; scarlet, with yellow authers; have rather a disagreeable
smell. The mode of growth somewhat resembles that of the Compositae.—
In Mr. Skiuner’s garden, Mazagaum.
76. KYDIA. Rox. Monodelphia Polyandria.
In memory of Colonel Kyd, the founder of the Botanic garden, at Calcutta. »
153. K. Carycina. w. & A. 257. K. faterna.w. & A. 258. Rox. Flora. 3.
p- 188. and 189. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 215 and 216.
Warung or Warungud;—a middle sized tree, with alternate, petioled
broad cordate, angled leaves, and small white flowers, in terminal panicles:
they appear in QUctober and November; capsule size of a pea, hid in the
calyx.—Kennery Forests, Salsette;—along the Ghauts, pretty common.
77. ERIOCHLAENA. vc. Monodelphia Polyandria.
£rion---wool—chlania—a cloak, in allusion to the wooly calyx.
154. EE, Hooxkertana. w. & A. 259. ;
Bootee or Bother,—a middle sized, scraggy looking tree;—leaves roundish
cordate, toothed, soft and whitish beneath;—flowers February and March,
yellow;—capsule woody, size of a plum; 10. celled, 10. valved.—near Karlee
Caves (Dr. Arbuckle.)---along the Ghauts, not common. ;
Probably it is identical with. B. Candolii—Wall. As. Pl. rar, 1. t. 64—a
native of Burmah.
ORDER 23. TILIACE. ne. prod. 1. p. 508.
THE LinDEN TRIBE. LIND. nat. syst. p. 40.
78. CORCHORUS. t. Polyandria Monogynia.
From the Greek, for a pot herb—Lam. ¢. 478. Gaert. t. 64. and 179.
155, C. TriLocucaris. w. & a. 264. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 582.—annual.—the
Sholapore districts between the Bheema and Krishna. (Mr. Law.)
166. C, OtiTorius. w. & a.-266. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 581. C. decemangue
Jaris. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 582—Pluk. 5. ¢. 127. f, 3.-—annual erect plant; flowers
about the close of the rains, ——common in Bombay ; springing up in gardens
and cultivated grounds.
157. C. AcUrancuLus. w. & A. 268. C. fuscus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 582.
Pluk. ¢. 44. f. 1.---anoual, common in the rains; flowers small yellow, cap-
sules attenuated at the base, 5 angled, 2 of the angles more acute aad pro-
minent than the rest.
79, TRIUMPHETTA. t. Polyandria Monogynia. .
Lriumphetti—au Italian Botanist—Lam. ¢, 400, Gaert. ¢. 111,
Ne Male i We fe ay that: thefa4 dirk yg Cees tukr thd
23. folyr: A heppey teh, he: S. wai ~~ td {t010 cv uncbd athe
2- tole A ae fe Maes hig Ah lary gh beadule” wo ha Le;
= bint Jr. LY, Wed v Hence ie 14 Alter. ot. utf
Hf. th. fis. aD. tue hay- Casdlage
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158, T. Axcuata, w. & a. 272. T. bartramia, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 463.
Lappago amboinica. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 25. f. 2.---annual suffruticose plant,
with small yellow flowers in terminal racemes.—common during the rains.
Roxburgh’s description of T.trilocularis agrees pretty well with it; the leaves
of T’. annua. Bot. Mag, é 2296. are much larger than those of the plant
here referred to.
30. GREWIA. t. Polyandria Monogynia.
Grew—au English Physician. Gaert. ¢é. 106. Lam, #. 467.
159. G. CoLtumnaris, Ww. & A. 279. G. orientalis. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 586.
Wizht’s Icones. t. 44.
A shrub with ovate oblong leaves, and small yellow axillary and terminal
flowers.—Malabar Hill.—Salsette &c. common,
1g0. G. Hinsuta. w: & A, 284. Rox. Flora. 2- p. 587. G. pilosa, Rox.
Flora. 2. p. 588.—Wight’s Icones. é. 76.
A sbrub, fruit hairy.---common.---Salsette Jungles, and on the Ghauts.
iGl. G. Vitxosa. w. & A. 288.—at Nalutwar. (Mr. Law.)
162. G. Asiatica. w. & a. 289. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 086.
Phulsi;—a shrub, common in Bombay eardens; the fruit -is gratefully
acid; sherbet is made from it.—much cultivated in Guzerat; in the Deccan,
sparingly. (Dr. Gibson.)
G. Tiiaroita. w. & a. 290. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 487.---a small tree with
large roundish cordate leaves;—pretly common on Elephanta, Salsette &¢.
163. G. Microcos. w. & 4. 298. G. ulmifolia— Rox. Flora. 2. p- 591,
Rheed. Mal. 1.¢. 26. Wight’s flust. No. 5. ¢.58. Icones. a. € 34.
Sheerul;---a large shrub or small tree; flowers i: terminal panicles, ap-
pear iu May and June.---The fruit iseaten by the natives---grows in great
abundance on the hills about Parr. Goa jungles. (Dr. Lush.)
164. G. LANCAEFOLIA. G.
Gowlee or Goewrllee:—a small tree with oblong, lanceolate leaves ; flowers
in terminal panicles; appear in October and November. —Kennery jungles;
outhe Ghauts pretty common;---cattle are very fond of the young branches.---
probably this is the same with G, salvifulia. Liun.
81. ERINOCARPUS. vn. Polyandria Monogynia.
Erinaceus--a hedge hog; in altusion to the bristly fruit.
165. E. Nimmonu. 6 —Chowra,---jungle bed); a middle sized tree ; leaves
on long petioles, roundish cordate or lobed, strougly nerved beneath; flowers
yellow; in terminal panicles: appear in September and October; fruit
triangular, covered with bristles ; angles somewhat winged.---when young it
is wucilaginous and has a very grateful smell.---common at Kandalla;---on
the top of Gariajab hill, and probably throughout the Concaus;---at Jamboo-
tee, near Beleaum. (Mr. Law.)
Dr. Wight in bis lust. Part 5 confounds this with Blume’s Echinocarpus.
ORDER 24. ELAEOCARPE. oe. prod. 1. p. 519.
82. ELAEOCARPUS. t. Polyandria Monogynia,
Blaia--au olive, and Karpos--fruit;--the fruit bears a resemblance to an
olive. Lain. t. 499. Gaert. t. 45.
166. E. OsLoncus. w. & a. 296. Rheed. Mal. 4, ¢, 24--Linn, Trans, 17,
p- lsu. Wight’s Icunes, ¢. 46, 2
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Khas, or Kassow:--a handsome tree; leaves alternate, petioled, elliptic
oblong, very slightly serrated: flowers in simple racemes, from the axils of
the fallen leaves; all pointing one way, petals beautifully fringed; flowers in
May: tne foliage is frequently tinged with red, which gives the trees an au-
tumnal appearance.--On the Wye road side Mahableshwur, where it begins
to ascend the hill;--in the romantic vale of the Yena above the water fall;--
When in full bloosa, this is certainlya very beautiful tree.
167. E. Ganitrus, Rox. Flora. 2. p, 594. Wight’s Icones. Part 4. t. 60.%
Ganitrus. Rumph. Amb. 3. ¢. 101.
Oodrach,—a tree;--S. Concan, N. The nuts are worn as necklaces by Brah-
mins and Faqueers.
ORDER 25. DIPTEROCARPEZ. w.& a. Prod. 1. p. 83.
Tue Campuor-Tree Trike. Lind. nat. syst. p. 42.
83. VATERIA. L. Polyandria Monogynia.
Vater---once a Professor of Medicine at Wirtemburgh.---Lam. t. 475.
Gaert. ¢. 189.
168. V. Inpica. w. & a. 299. Rox. Flora. 2 p. 602. Cor. ¢. 288°
Rheed. Mal. 4. 4. 15. Chloroxylon dupada. Hamilt. Wight’s illust. No. 5-
t.36.---a large tree with flowers in terminal panicles; the resin called copal;
exudes from it.---said to grow in some parts of S. Concan. Probably the
Shorea which furnishes the saul timber, the Dipterocarpus and Hopea, all of
this tribe, are to be found under this presidency.
ORDER 26. TERNSTROEMIACE®. pe. prod. 1. p. 523.
84. COCHLOSPERMUM. w. & a. Polyandria Monogynia.
Cochlo---to twist, and sperma---seed.—the seeds are kiduey shaped, or
Curved.
169. C. Gossypium. w. § A, 311. Bombax gossypium. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 169.
B. Grandiflorum. Sonn. voy. Ind. 2. ¢. 133----a large tree; leaves lobed, de-
ciduous in the cold season;---flowers terminal; large, bright yellow; ap-
pearin March and April when the tree is destitute of leaves.---capsule
size Of a goose’s egg, filled with cotton, among which the seeds are lodged---
in gardens Bombay-— grows wild on the chains of Hills running inland from
the Ghauts.---in Candesh where it attains a large size, (Lieut. Auld.) Saut-
poora Junyles (Dr. Gibson.) This tree yields the guin called kultura,
substituted in the Bengal N. W. Peovinces for tragacanth. (Dr. Royle.)
170. C. SeRRATIFOLIUM. DC. prod. \. p. 527.—a tree; much like the last,
but with the lobes of the leaves serrated.---flowers at the same period.--=
Hort. Soc, garden. intd, by Mr. Waupell.---it is perhaps only a variety of the
jast. -
ORDER 27. OLACINEA. Dc. Piod. 1. p. 5381.
85. OLAX. L. Triandria Monogynia.
Greek fora furrow; name given in allusion to the split flowers. Lam. ¢. 28.
171. O, Zeytonica.w. & A. 313. Gaert. 2. t. 179.—a tree, with flaccid
branches.---the Concans. N.
172. O. ScanpDEns. w. & A. 314. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 163. Cor. t. 102.
A large climbing shrub, with alternate, ovate oblong leaves, and small
DBS happry. Sop-57 Coesve ria ork wick Ih S-4-9. Maus 00
FA. fase 0 win! Mea th her. 0 bdo ny Maltilrc. {tf 2-4. Baty
ad Teelled. aecas fees b lirye 3 ert tha Te Kk MGz Cea, Ousky Mell
Ny. Un arme » aa fof held tire, ttute, In by,
diiug Lt Cal, dof. JS. 2eyle, thes Lruratley. Solel; S Crean
Prete Src af the f Crnsab bein GOA he tke tf
2 Soy SUE i fee Chiuhanu. Honk 3 Storey of
te heats, is a eae ng
bath ad Sa ene Past Ol Mon lary, ihe
i hase yee che an ti hie). Tees 0 9h,
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white flowersin axillary racemes; they appear in February and March;---
The fruit .esembles an acorn and is nearly hidin the calyx.-- the ra-
vines at Kandalla;---along the Ghauts.
86. BALANITES. Delile. Decandria Monogynia,
Lam, t. 297,
173. B. AEGYPTIACA. Dc. prod. 1. p. 708.—Ximenia Aegyptiaca. Rox.
Flora, 2. p. 253. Delile’s Egypt. ¢. 28 fi 1.
» Hingenbet;---a small thorny tree, with alternate bifoliate leaves, and
greenish white flowers; fruit about the size of an egg, covered with a smooth
dry cortex.---the Deccan plains and Candesh.--- Goozerat. (Dr. Gibson.)
This is one of the few trees which flourishes on black soil;—it has not yet
been found in the Coucans.
‘ ORDER 28. AURANTIACE. pe. Prod. 1. p. 535.
THE ORANGE TRIBE. Lind. Nat. syst. p. (23.
87. ATALANTIA. w. &. A. Monodelphia Octandria.
Atalanta—who was caught by Hippomanes, causing her to trip by throw-
ing golden apples in her way. (See Ovid. Met. 8. Fable 4.)
174. A. Monophylla w. & A. 320.—Limonia Monophylla. Rox. Cor. t. 82.
Rheed. Mal. 4. é. 12.
Maker limboo.-- Ranlimboo,--a large ever-green shrub, armed with small
thorns; flowers in November: white.---common on the Ghauts.---at Sidney
ms Point, Mahableshwur.
88S. TRIPHASTA. w. & a, Hexardria Monogynia.
Triphasios;--in allusion to the 3 cleft calyx, and 3 petals.
175. T. TrifoLiaTa. w. & A. 323. Bot. Rep. ¢. 143. Citrus parva dulcis:
Sonn. It. ¢. 63.
A common shrub in gardens: called China Limboo; flowers white, fragrant;
berries size of a sloe; make good preserves.—grows wild in S. Concan. N.
Itis alsoa native of China, from which country the plauts in Bombay
gardens have probably heen introduced.
89. LIMONTA. L. Decandria Monogynia,
Lymoun—the Arabic name. Lam. é. 353. Gaert. t. 58.
176, L. Acipissima. w, & A. 342. L. crenulata, Rox. Cor. t. 86. Rheed,
Mal. 4. ¢. 14.
A shrub with pinnate leaves, and winged petioles: fruit size of a pea:
much used as a tonic in Malabar whereit forms an article of commerce with
the Arabs. intd. by N.—common on sandstone hills at Padshapore, and at the
falls of Gokauk where it is associated with Vephrosia suberosa, § Chloroxylon
swietenia. (Mr. Law.)
90. GLYCOSMIS. w.& a. Decandria Monogynia.
Glycus—sweet—osme—smell; the flowers are sweet scented.
177. G. Arporea, w. & A. 327. Rox. Cor.t, 85. Bot. Mag. t. 2074.—a
small tree with pinnate leaves.—S. M. Country. (Dr. Lush.)
178. G. PENTAPHYLLA. w. & A. 328. Rox. Cor. ¢. 84.—a tall shrub with
pinnate leaves; closely allied, if not a mere variety of the last.---in a garden
opposite the “Bee Hive,” Bombay,
179. G.CuyLocarpa. w. & 4.332.--a shrub with pinnate leaves, and the
hahit of the last species; flowers November and January; white,--the fruit
much resembles the common gall found on Oak trees in England and is
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mucilaginous.---common in ravines at Kandalla, and generally along the
Ghauts in shady places;---it is perhaps identical with the Panel. Rheed.
Mal. 2. ¢: 9: 4
91. BERGERA. Koen. Decandria Monogynia.
Berger—tormerly a professor of Botany at Keil.
(g0. B. Koenien. w. & 4. 334. Rox. Cor. ¢, 112. Wight’s Icones Part
1. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2 p. 139. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 53.
Koodia neem;—a small tree with pinnate leaves, which are much used in
curries by the natives.---gardens Bombay.
18). B. Inreceraima. Rox. Flora. 2. p.376.--also called Koodia neem;---
a small tree common on the Ghauts; flowers February and March: in ter-
minal corymbiform panicles; of a whitish yellow colour.---Perhaps thé tree
here referred to is the B. AKvenigit in its wild state.
92. MURRAYA. L. Decandria Monogvnia,
Murray--once Professor of Botany at Gottingen. Lam. ¢. 352. Gaert. ¢. 93.
182. M. Exotica. w. & A. 335. Wicht’s f{cones. No. 5, ¢, 96, Camu-
nium sinense. Rumph, Amb. 5. t. 18. fs 2.
Koontee;—a pretty ornamental shrub, with white fragrant flowers;-—in
gardens; probably intd. from China. Dr, Royle remarks, that it is found
all along the jungly tract atthe foot of the Himalayas.
183. M. Panicutata, w. & a. 336. Rumph. Amb. 5 ¢. 17,—a small tree
with pinnate leaves, — flowers white fragrani; appear in December aud January;
fruit reddish; something like a small capsicwm,—the table laud of Maha-
bleshwur.—the Ghauts; not common.
93. COOKI\. Sonn, Decandria Monogynia.
Cook—the celebrated voyager. Lam. t. 354.
184, C. Puncrata, w. & a. 338. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 55. The Wampee,
a Chinese fruit tree; in gardens Bombay and Dapooree.
91. FERONIA. Corr. Decandria Monogynia.
Feronia—the Goddess of forests, she had a temple on Mount Soracte,
(Horace Book 1, Ode. 9.)
185. F. ELvepHantum. w. & A. 341. Rox.Cor, ¢. 141. Asiat. Res. 4. p,
28), Wight’s cones. Part 1,
Cawtha.—the Elephant or wood apple; a large and handsome tree, with
pinnate leaves; fruit iarge, with a grey colourea, very hard rind.—gardeus
Bombiy.—Faria aug, Ahmeduougeur. The vale of the Taptee common;
also on the Mool river, and throughout Guzerat. (Dr. Gibson.)
95. AEGLE, Corr. Polyaudria Monogynia.
The Greek name of one of the Hesperides.
186 Ai. Marmevos. w. & a. 342. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢ 37. Rox, Cor, ¢. 143.
Asiat, Res. 2, p. 349. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p, 188. Wight’s Icones Part 1.
Bale — bilwa — Bengal Quin: e;—a thorny tree with ternate leaves. Fruit
smooth, yellow; with a very hard rind.—the pulp is much used by the natives
in cases of chronic diarrhoea. (Vr. Gibson)—Malabar Hill Bombay, Ele-
phania;s—about temples in many parts of the Deccan;— Duddi on the Gut-
purba, (Mr. Law.)—Dr. Royle says, that the astringent rind is used in dye-
ing yellow.
96. CITRUS. L, Polydelphia Polyandria.
Origin of the name uukuown.—Lam. ¢, 639. Gaert. ¢ 121, Tourn. Insé. 39.
5. and 396. '
dar ‘ fies
eee hf.2 gee ‘Si chant ots Ye,
ee i, nates el Yl ip rpthey
ia Hype ae a ewe iting madd
Ly tid purye Link Ye (Leig-
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187. C. Decumana. w, & a. 343. Rumph. Amb, 2. ¢. 24. The well known
Pum nals or Shad /ock.—common in Bombay gardens.
183. C. Avrantium. w. & a. 343.—the Orange, several varieties of which
are cultivated. Aurungabad has loug been famed for its Cintra oranges,—
& name adopted into the native languages.
189. C, Limonum. w. & A. 6th. var. of C. Aurantium.—the lime tree, or
Limbov.—common in gardens.
Those who wish for information on this dificult genus, should consult Risso
and Poitean’s work, and the 6th vol. of Wernerian transactions, containing
Bachannan Hamilton’s Commentary on Rumphius.
There is a member of the family growing apparently wild near Parr, and
on the level part of the Rotunda Ghaut. The natives call it Maloonga; it is
armed with long spines, and has flowers like the citron.
Dr. Royle says, that in the tract bordering the foot of the Himalayas, he
noticed two plants growiug apparently wild, the one called Bijoorze, the
other Biharee; the first having the characteristics of the citron, the other of the
lemon;—probably the Parrplaat is identical with one of them, and with a
plant which Mr. Vaupel) found on Mount Aboo in Guzerat, decidedly wild.
It bears a fruit of the size and shape of the China orange, and is used at
Deesa as a stock to graft on. .
97. AGLATA. ut. Monodelphia Pentandria.
The name of oneof the Graces, expressive of beauty and elegance; it is
well bestowed on this family.
190. A. Oporata, Lour. CochinChina. Camunium Chinense, Rox. Flora.
I, p. 936. Opilia odorata. Sprengel.—Rumph. Amb.3, ¢. 18.
A shrub with ternate and pinnate leaves, (like Jasminum odoratissinum)
and very small yellow flowers in axillary racemes.—gardens Bombay.—
probably introduced from China.
98. PARAMIGYNA. Wight, Decandria Monogynia.
191. P. MonopHyLtta—Wight’s Illust. No. 7. p. 108. Micromelum Mono-
phyllum. Wight’s Illust. 6. ¢. 42. .
Ranyeed.—a scandent shrub, armed here and there with stout, blunt, recurv-
ed thorns; ieaves alternate, ovate oblong, «bout3 inches long and 2 broad: fruit
pomaceous; somewhat resembling that of the Sadiz, figured inthe 12th vol.
of Linn. Trans.--on the Parr Ghaut, rare.-—-Brought to Mr. Nimmo from the
South Concan.
ORDER 29, GUTTIFER &. ve. prod. 1. p. 557.
The MANGOSTEEN TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 45.
99. GARCINIA.L Polyandria Monogynia.
Garcin—a French Botanist and traveller in the East. Lam. é. 406. Gaert.
t. 105.
192. G. Arrinis. w. & 4.351. G. Kydia. w. & A. 353. G. Cambogia. Wight's
lust. No. 8, p.!25. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 24. ¥
A very haudsome tree common in Travancore, and some parts of the Ma-
labar Coast.—fHort. Soc. garden. intd. by Col. Frazer, resident in Tra-
vancore.
193. G, Purpurea, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 624. Wight’s Ilust. No. 8. p- 125.
Rumph. Amb, 3. ¢. 32.
The Kokum.— Brindaéd, of the Portugueze;—a very elegant tree; head ge-
nérally ofa conical form; brauches drooping; leaves dark green, shining;
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fruit round smooth, not furrowed; size of a crab apple,—when ripe of a purple
colour throughout; it has an agreeable acid flavor, and is eaten by the na-
tives.— Workers in iron use the acid juice as a mordaunt.—a concrete oil
is obtained from the seeds which is well known and used at Goa for adul-
terating Ghee. (Bombay Courier 12th June 1830.)—in gardens Bombay.-~
pretty common in some parts of the Concan:—in the ravines at Kandalla.
194. G. Mancostana. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 6/8. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 43.
The Mangosteen tree; intd. hy N. from Sincapore.--Perhaps it may be
naturalized by grafting on the last species.
195, G. Roxsuren. Wight’s Illust. No. 8. p. 125,
G. Zeylonica. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 621.
G. Cowa. Rox. Flora, 2° p. 622.
G. Cambogia. Rox. Cor, 3. ¢. 298.—fruit furrowed.--some very large trees
grow in a grove at Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) ;
100, XANTHOCHYMUS. Rox: Polyadelphia Polyandria.
Zanthos.—yellow, chio—to pour out:—the fruit abounds in yellow juice.
195. X. Ovatirotivs, w. & a. 355. Rox. Flora.2. p, 632.—Garcinia Gutta.
Wight’s Illust. No. 8. p. 126. Hebradendron Cambogioides. Wight’s. Lllust.
#, 44.—in Madras Journal of Science. No. 13. 3
Taweer;—a small tree: leaves opposite, oval, polished: flowers sessile; ver-
ticilled on the branches; small, white; appear in December; fruit ripens in
March and April; round, with a smooth green rind; about the size of the
Kokum; (Garcinia purpurea.) full of a yellow clamiay juice.—In the ravines
at Kandilla.—on the Parr Ghaut; along the line of Ghauts generally.
Dr. Wight describes the fruit as being about the size of a cherry; per-
haps be saw it before it had attained the full size, or the plant here re-
ferred to may be a distinct species, though it accords well with the one he has
figured in Illust. t. 34.--probably this is the tree which furnishes the Gamboge
gumof commerce. It is very ornamental,
101. MESUA.L. Polyandria Monogynia,
Mesues—the father and son:—Arabian Physicians who lived at Damascus
in the 8th and 9th centuries.
197, M. Ferrea. w.& A. 357. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 605. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢. 53
Nagkesura, Asiat. Res. 4. p. 295.—where Sir W. Jones weH remarks,
“surely the genuine appellation of an Indian plant should be substituted for
the corrupted name ofa Syrian Physician who could never have seen it: and
if any trivial name were necessary to distinguish a single species, a more
absurd ove than iron (ferrea) could not possibly have beenselected fora
flower with petals like silver and authers like gold,”
One of the most elegant trees;—much cultivated in the Eastern Islands
and Malabar for its beautiful flowers, which in size and shape resemble those
of the sweet briar:—their perfume partakes of the rose and violet.—S,
Concan. N.whereitis called Nag chumpa. In a grove near Belgaum where
itis also called Nag Chumpa;—the flowers are regularly picked as they
expand, for sale in the bazar, and preserve their fragrance even when dried.
The Jonesia asoca grows inthe same grove. (Mr. Law.)
Dr. Wallich found both these elegant trees growing round the spot where
he discovered the Amherstia nobilis, in Burmah. c
102. CALOPHYLLUM. t. Polyandria Monogynia.
Kalos—beautiful, phyllon—a leaf:—the leaves are elegantly veined. Lam.
t, 459.
{98. C. INOPHYLLUM. w,& A. 358. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 606, Rheed. Mal
4. ¢, 38.—Wight’s Icones, ¢. 77. Illust. No, 8. p. 128, ts ‘
Anh,
W/L le Miele. Gol & Ace bares S. BE Re OS OM
fucecll. diffe lL fea dae f
MILL A leaned while Seb tehele. Drufe Ylotor
bit, A third tothy FO EN,
Y. doh. S Gob + tune uceatbeteth Cruvel. Lettey: Bukhay
NOD wit fgg ante dd. Sbyfey 3. Metta! & ututed
or flaky biome LA LY hr cd. Freed dh bs Mn demfrde
wo aller \Mipulot, Pofictal. Op Greg pt
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Poona;—the Alexandrian Eaurel;—a very beautiful tree with dark green
polished leawes, elegantly veined; (hence the appropriate trivial name
tnophyllum,) flowers white, fragrant; appear at the commencement of the
rains; fruit round, smooth, sizeof a walnut; the natives obtain lamp oil from
it.—Lamark says Tacamahac gum exudes from wounds made in the truuk of
this tree andis collected in the [sle of Bourbon.—see Encyclopaedie Metho-
dique, 1. p. 457.—Love Grove, Bombay.—common on Salsette, and iu the
Concans, on sandy soil near the Sea.
199. C. Spurtum. w. & A.339. Rheed. Mal. 4. #. 39. C. Calaba—Wight’s
Illust. No, 8. p. 128.
A tree with cuneate obovate leaves, much smaller than those of the last
species.—S. Concan, N.
103, CALYSACCION. Wight. Dioecia Polyandria.
200, C, Loneirotium. Wight’s Ilust. No. 8. p. 130. C. Suriga? Rox. Flora.
2. p. 608.
Woondy.—a large tree; leaves opposite oblong; flowers in March and
April, in clusters on the thick branches below the leaves; small white, streak-
ed with red, dioecious.—the male tree is called Woondy—the female Poonag—
both are also known by the name of Suringee and Gordeoondy.--Parell and
Worlee Hills, Bombay;—Kennery jungles in considerable abundance.—on the
Ghauts and throughout the Concans.---the flowers are collected and export-
ed to Bengal for dyeing silk. This tree is closely >" Wallick’s new
genus Kayea. (Asiat. Pl. Rar, 3. ¢, 210.)
ORDER 30. HIPPOCRATEACEZ. pc. Prod. 1. p, 567-
104. HIPPOCRATEA. L. Triandria Monogynia.
Hippocrates—the celebrated Greek Physician.---Lam., t. 28.
201. H. Inpica: w. & A. 361, Rox. Flora. 1. p. 165. Rox. Cor. 2. #. 130.
Turroolee.—a scandent shrub, with oval acute shining leaves, slightly ser-
rated; and very minute yellow flowers in corymbiform panicles.—banks of
the Quoina river above Parr bridge.—and generally along the Ghauts. The
foliage is pretty, and recommends it to a place in gardens.
202. H. Osrusirouta: w. & A. 362. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 166.—Salacia lae-
vigata. Wight in Hooker’s Bot. Misc. 3. ¢. 36. : Lite
Dausheer.— avery beautiful scandent shrub, running over high trees;
leaves shining, coriaceous; flowers very numerous, minute; in terminal and :
axillary panicles, which shoot out beyond the leaves, Carpels about 2 inches
- long, flat, resembling a paper folder.—Lanowlee grove, Kandalla; about Parr
&c.—this is much more common than the last species.
105. SALACIA. 1, Triandria Monogynia.
The wife of Neptune, Salamis? whom he carried off to the Island which
bears that name.
203. S. Prinowes. wy & A, 363. Johnia Coromandelia. Rox. Flora. 1. p,
169. —a shrub with small shining polished leaves; flowers small, axillary; appear
in December and January; fruit about the size of a cherry—on the Corinda
side of the Hill above Kandalla tauk.—common about Malhar and Amboolee,
Salsette. N,
ORDER 31. MALPIGHLACEZ. pe. prod. 1. p. 677.
106. MALPIGHIA. 1. Monodelphia Decandria,
Malpighi—once a Professor of Medicine at Pisa, Lam. ¢ 38L.
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904. M. CoccirerA. Dc. prod. 1, p. 578. Bot. Reg. ¢,568.—a small stint-
ed shrub, with box looking leaves.—Parell and Dapooree gardens; proba-
bly intd. from Bengal.
107. Huierace. Gaert. Decandria Monogynia.
Hiptamai—to fly; in allusion perhaps to the shape of the petals, or the
fruit which is winged. Gaert. t. 116.Molina. Lam. t, 349.
205. H. Mapasitota. w. & A. 370.—Gaertnera racemosa. Rox. Flora. 2.
p. 388, Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 59. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢, 18. Madablota. Sonn. voy.
Ind, 2, p. 135. Asiat. Res. 4. p 282. Wight’s Illust. No. 7, ¢, 50.
Bokhee. Utimookta—a large climbing shrub, with very beautiful white and
yellow (one of the 5 petals is yellow, the rest white) flowers, in terminal ta-
cemes; petals fringed; one of the stamens is much longer than the rest; fruit
unequally 3 winged.
Grows in great abundance on the Ghauts; flowers in February and March;-=
in Bombay gardens. Sir W. Jones observes, that it was a favorite plant of
Saconitala which she justly called the *‘ Delight of the woods,”
The bark isavery good sub-aromatic bitter. (Dr. Lush.)
108. ANCISTROCLADUS. Wall. Decandria Trigynia.
Anhkistron ~a hook, Klados—a branch; in allusion to the hook like ten-
drils on the branches,
‘206. A. Heyneanus. Wall. Cat. No. 7262. Modira valli. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢.
46. Valli Modegam. Rheed. Mal. 7. t. 47.
Kurdul.—a climbing shrub with oblong leaves growing at the ends of the
branches; flowers small, whitish, in terminal racemes; appear in March.—The
Parr Ghaut; ravines at Kandalla; not common,
The Modira Valli usually quoted for Art:botrys oderatissima, has a great
resemblance to this plant: The next figure alluded to by Wight and Arnott
(prod. \. p. 107.) has the leaves too broad; besides it wants the hooks on
the branches whichthe Kurdul is furnished with. Aublet’s Genus Potalia.
(Lam. t, 348.) seems to have an affinity.
This is a very pretty shrub, but hardly known yet to European Botanists.
109. AIRAEA: w. &a. Decandria Trigynia.
Nicholas dela Hire—a French Physician. Lam. ¢t. 382. Gaert. ¢. 116.
207. H.Inpica.w. & a. 373, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 448. Rox, Cor, 2. ¢. 160.
—a scandent shrub with opposite ovate leaves, and flowers in axillary and
terminal panicles; fruit like hops.—Khandalla Ghaut.
ORDER 32. SAPINDACEAE. pe. prod. 1. p. 691.
Tue SOAP-TREE TRIBE. Lind. nat, syst. p. 116.
110. CARDIOSPERMUM. ©. Octandria Trigynia.
Kardia—the heart—sperma—seed: in allusion to the shape of the seeds.
Lam. ¢. 317. Gaert. ¢. 79.
208, C, Heicacasum. w. & a. 376. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 292. Rheed. Mal. 8,
t. 28. Bot. Mag. é. 1049.—Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p, 204.
Hewrt pea.—an annual climbing plant with au inflated membranaceous cap-
sule, from which itis sometimes called the Balloon Vine.---common in hedges
&c. during the rains.
411. SCHMIDELIA. .. Octandria Monogynia. ih
Schmiedel---once a Professor at Erlange---Lam. ¢. 309. and 312, Gaert.
$. 44
yaa he iL fi Cees Por tie er are) Se
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Vee
LA: My Ain &e Xe fA PVT Ao
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209. S. Coppe. w.& a. 378.5. serrata. w. & a. 379. Ornithrope cobhe,
and serrat-. Rox. Flora.2. p. 266 and 268.---Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 25. Rox. Cor.
}. ¢. 61.—Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 4:3.
Teepin.— Menidrie:---a straggling shrub, with ternate leaves and small
white flowers in axillary racemes; they appear in May:—on the Ghauts:—
very commoa a Mahableshwur. (Dr. Murray.)
112. SAPINDUS, L. Octandria Monogynia.
Sapo, indicus:---Iudiau soap; in allusion to the use of the seeds, Lam,
t. 307, Gaert. ¢. 70.
210. S. Laurirotivs. w. & A 380. Rox. Flora. 2. p.278. Rheed. Mal. 4,
t. 19.
Rhete;---a tree, with small dingy white flowers in terminal panicles.--gene-
rally to be met with about villages throughout the Concans.
211. S. Emarcinatus. w, & A. 381. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 279, Ainslie. Mat.
Ind. 2. p. 23. Wight’s {llust, No. 7. ¢. 51.—a tree; also called ARvete, found in
the same localities;-common in Guzerat; rather scarce in the Deccan; the seeds
are used medicinally, and also for washing the finer kinds of silk. (Dr. Gibson.)
212. S. Rupieinosus, w. & a. 384. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 282. Rox. Cor. f.
t, 62.---a tree with leaves a good deal resembling those of the Ash:—very
soft to the touch.---Giergaum woods, Bombay; rare.
213. S.Fruricosus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 283, native of the Moluccas; intd.
by N. Flowers in racemes: rather pretty.
Its. CUPANTA.w. & a. Decandria Monogynia.
Cupani---an Italian Monk.
214. C. Canescens. w. & A, 386. Molinaea canescens. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 243.
Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 60.
Kurpa.—a small tree with pinnate leaves, and whitish flowers in racemes
or panicles; they appear in March and April ; capsule 3 sided: covered with a
brownish coloured substance.---Kandalla, in the ravines; not common.—
Koosur Ghaut. (Dr. Gibson.)
114. NEPHELIUM., t. Octandria Monogynia,
An ancient name ofthe burdock; applied tothis genus on account of the
rough fruit. Lam. ¢. 306. Gaert, t. 42.
215. N. Litcat. Dons. syst. 1. p. 670. Scytalia litchi: Rox. Flora, 2.
p. 269. Sonn. voy. Ind. ¢. 129.
The Litchi—a Chinese fruit tree:-- in gardens Bombay.
216. N. Loncanum.w. & a.387. Scytalia longan. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 270.
Wight’s Icones No. 3. t. 43.
Wumb.—a large tree with pinnate leaves: flowers February and March:
small, white: in terminal panicles.---There isa forest consisting principally
of Wumb trees ina ravine near Parr.—The young leaves are of a reddish
hue, and give the trees a pretty appearance ata distance.
115. SCHLEICHERA. w. & a. Octandria Monogynia.
Koon:-—Gaert. t. 180,
217. S. Tareas. w. & A. 388. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 277. Cussambium spino-
sum. Rumph. Amb. |. ¢. 57.
Koosimb or Koosum--a name approaching to that of Rumphiu’s—a middle,
sized tree with pinnate leaves, and very minute white flowers in axillary
racemes; they appear in February and March; fruit size of asmall plum cover-
ed with blunt prickles. The natives make oi! from it: they also eat it.--Kennery
forests, Salsette.--on the Ghauts pretty common.--The genus is closely allied
to Melicocea. Lam, ¢. 806,
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116. BLIGHIA, koenig. Octandria Monogynia.
Captain Bligh, R.N. who commanded the ‘* Bounty” and firstintroduced
the Bread-fruit tree in the West Indies.
218. B.Sapipa. Dons. syst, 1. p. 669,
The Akee tree; native of Guinea; has pinnate leaves and the habit of a
Sapindus ; fruit size and shape ofa pear, of a pretty red colour; much es-
teemed in Guinea and the West Indies.
One tree grows in Parell garden;—by whom introduced is unknown.
117. DODONEA, L, Octandria Monogynia.
Dodonaeus—Physician to Maximilian 2nd—Lam. ¢. 304. aoe CoA DL
219. D. BurmanniAna. w. & 4. 383. D. Angustifolia. Rox. Flora. 2. p:
256. Wicht’s Illust, No. 7. ¢. 52. Rumph. iG Bier:
Dawa-ha-jhar.—a scandent shrub, with small greenish yellow coloured
flowers in terminal racemose panicles; capsules winged, something like hops.--
Kandalla Ghaut; hilly parts of the Concan; very common on the sandstone
hills, north and eastof Belgaum; the leaves are never so large as in Dr.
Wight’s Figure. (Mr. Law.)
ORDER 33. MELIACE. ve. prod. 1. p. 619.
Tue Beap-Tree Trise. Lind, nat. syst. p. 120.
118. NAREGAMIA. w, & a, Decandria Monogynia.
The Malabar name.
220. N. ALATa. w. & A. 892. Wicht’s [llust. ¢. 90,
Melianema triphylla. N. Rheed. Mal. 10, ¢. 25,—a suffruticose plant
with trifoliate leaves, and large flowers ou axillary, EY peduncles.—The
country east of Panwell, rare. N.
119. MELIA. L. Decandria Monogynia.
Greek name of the Ash.—applied to this genus on account of a resembance
in the leaves. Lam. ¢. 352. Gaert. @, 180.
221. M. AzepAracu. w. & A. 393.
M. Sempervirens. w. & A. 394,---a common tree, generally met with about
villages, both in the Concan and Deccan:
222, M. Composira.w. & 4.395. M. Robusta. Rox. Flora. 2, p, 397.
Limbarra, ovr Neembarra.--a middle sized tree with bipinnate leaves; flowers
in March; the young leaves and panicles are covered witha mealy kind of
substance; fruit round, size of a small plum.—hilly parts of the Concan.
Parr Ghaut; not common.
120. AZADIRACTA. w, & A, Decandria Monogynia.
A name applied by Avicennes to a poisonous tree; perhaps from Aze,--soot,
(923. A. Inpica.w. & A. 396. Melia Azedirachta, Rox, Flora. 2. p. 394.
Trans, of Med. and uN Soc. of Calcutta. 3. p.430° Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 52,
Wight’s Icones. Part. 1. No. 396.
The Neem tree, or we Lilae.—common about villages. Ach. Richard,
(Lind. nut, syst. p. 121.) observes, that an oil is obtained from the fr uit, which
is another instance after the Olive of the Pericarp yielding that substance
which is usually obtained from the seed. Probably this is the oil which is
ealled Vaypa-any in Mysore, and given to women after child-birth ; about
an ounce is the usuat dose. (see Buchannan Hamilton’s Journey in Mysore. )
The bitter bark is useful as a febrifuge. N-
12f. AMOORA. Rox. Monodelphia Hexandria.
Native name adopted ; this genus is the same with the Andersonia of Rox,
Flora. Ind, and Aphanamiais of Blume,
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224, A. MACROPHYLLA. N.—a solitary tree, grows in the ravine at Kan-
dalla below the old Toll House; the leaves are pinnate about 3 feet long ;
fruit ripens in March, It much resembles a ball of Windsor soap, is 3 celled,
3 valved, opening from the apex; seeds solitary, of a scarlet colour. }
This is quite distinct from Amoora cucullata. Rox. Cor. t. 258. whether it
is identical with Blume’s Aphanamizis grandifolia, remains to be discovered,
122. SANDORICUM. vt. Decandria Monogynia.
Santoor.—the Malay name. Lam. ¢. 350.
225. S. Inpicum. w. & A. 400.---Rox. Cor, ¢. 261.--Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 64.--
an elegant tree with ternate leaves; fruit size of an apple; native of the
Moluccas, intd. by N.--it is closely allied to the yerindee.
123, GUAREA. Rox. Octo-Decandria Monogynia.
The Uuba name ofone of the species-- Lam. ¢. 301.
226. -G. BINECTARIFERA, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 240.
Yerindee.--a tree with pinnate leaves; leafets alternate;--flowers August
and September, in axillary panicles: fruit size of an apple, 4 celled, 4 valved;
of a brownish yellow colour;-rind hard;-seeds solitary, size of a chesnut:
monkeys are very fond of them.--Lanowlee Grove and in the ravines at Kan-
dalla ; not common.
If the tree here referred to, is not identical with Roxburgh’s, which is
doubtful, it will form the type of a new genus:
124. EPICHARIS. Blume. Monodelphia Octo-Decandria.
Greek name for beautiful; given in allusion to the appearance of the trees.
227. E. EXARILLATA. N.
Boorumbd.--a tree, leaves pinnate; leafets 2, or 3 pair; flowers in December
and January; small white, in axillary racemes: they rarely expand andare ge-
nerally destroyed by insects.---fruit size of a plum; pear shaped, indehiscent ;
abounding in a white resinous juice.---this tree requires examination: pro-
bably it will form the type ofa new genus.--Kandalla, hills about Nagotnah,
the Parr Ghaut &e. ;
125, HEYNEA,. Rox. Decandria Monogynia.
Dr. Hyne---a German, who spent some time in India.
“ 228. H. Trisuea. Rox Flora. 2. p. 390 and Cor. ¢. 260--Bot, Mag. ¢. 1738.
Limbara:---a small tree with alternate pinnate leaves, leafets 3 or 4 pair with
an odd one; flowers in axillary corymbiform panicles; of about equal length
with the leaves; small, white; appear in March and April: fruit red, resembles
the rowan-berry; opening from the apex like the teesul. (Fagara.) seed solitary
~ covered with a thin white aril.--common about Kandalla, the Parr Ghaut &c.
“sitis perhaps different from Roxburgh’s plant. :
126. MALLEA. w.& a. Monodelphia Decandria, Lam. ¢. 358,
229. M. Rotuit.w. & a. 397, Ekebergia Indica. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 392,
'A shrub with pinnate leaves; flowers small, white, in axillary panicles.—
fruit ripens in March, red, much like the rowan-berry,—-grows in great abun-
dance on the Katruj Ghaut near Poona, and is probably to be met with
on all the chains of hills running inland from the Ghauts.
127. TURRAEA. L. Monodelphia Decandria.
Turra—once a Professor of Botany at Padua. Lam. ¢, 341,
230. T. VIRENS. Dc. prod. 1. p. 260.
A vhrub, flowers in April and May, much resembling those of the common
honeysuckle.— Kandalla;--in considerable abundance towards bottom of Parr
Ghaut.—the shrub is destitute of leayes when the flowers appear, which sets
them off to more advantage.
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ORDER 34. CEDRELACEA. Dons. syst. 1. p 686.
Tue Manocany TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 121.
128. SWIETENIA. L. Monodelphia Octo-Decandria.
Gerard Van Swieten—a Dutch Botanist. Gaert. é. 96.
. 231. S. Fepriruca. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 398. Soymida febrifuga. w. & A.
405. Rox. Cor. t. 17.
Rouen.--Ruhim;—a large tree with pinnate leaves; flowers April and May,
in terminal panicles; capsule size of asmall apple; 5 celled, 4 valved, opening
from the apex; the bark is a powerful febrifuge and au excelleut substi-
tute for Peruvian bark.—Grows in considerable abundance in various parts
of Goozerat; also in the Adjunta Jungles. (Dr. Gibson.)—at the Sindwah
Ghaut. (Lieut. Auld.) Jowar Jungles. N.
129. CHICKRASSIA. w: & a. Monodelphia Decandria.
Native name, latinized.
232. C. TuBuLaris? w. & A. 406. Wight’s Illust. No, 8. ¢- 56. Swietenia
chickrasa, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 399, E
A magnificent tree, with pinnate leaves; leafets tomentose; capsule 4 or
B valved; seeds beautifully arranged in a double series, in a horizontal po~
sition.--ripea in January. The tree here referred to wis discovered by
Mr. Nimmo on the Toongar hills in December 1233.--Adrien de Jussieu, and
Roxburgh, both describe the capsule of their tree as 3. valved.—the capsule
of this one is 4 or 5 yalved, and Mr, N. thinks it a distinct species at least, if
not the type of anew genus.
130. CHLOROXYLON. pc. Monodelphia Decandria.
Ciloros--yellow, Xylon--wood.
933. C. SwikTenta. w. & A. 407. Rox. Cor. t. 64. Wight’s lust. No. 8. t. 56.
Billoo, Satin wood tree;--las pinnate leaves, and capsular 3 celled, 3 val-
ved fruit.--about the falls of Gokauk, on sandstone hills. (Mr. Law) the
Alleb Belah hills. (Dr. Gibson.)
It is a tree of great beauty, with close grained, yellow coloured wood like
the box.
ORDER 35. AMPELIDE. vec. Prod. 1. p. 627.
THE VINE TRIBE. Lind. nat, syst. p. 119.
131. CISSUS.L. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Kissos.— Greek for ivy; (Aunacreon, Ode 26) applied in allusion to the climb-
ing habit of the plants. Lam. ¢. $4.
234, C. Viticinea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 406.
Vitis Linnaei, w. & A. 417 ---Kennery Jungles &c. common in the rains.
235, C. Repanpa, Vahls Symbols. Part 3. p. 18.
Vitis repanda. w. & a. 413.---Malabar hill: Elephanta: leaves large, shoot
out ofa curious kind of pouch:--flowers in June.
236. C, Latiroria: Vahls Symbols. Part 3. p. 18.
Vitis adnata, w. & a. 416. Rumph. Amb. d. ¢. 164. f. 1.---Malabar hill;
the Concans &c. common in the rains. ;
237. C.GLauca.Rox Flora. 1. p, 406.
Vitis glauca, w. & A 415. Rheed. Mal. 7, ¢. 11---the Concans.
238. C. Corpata, Rox. Flora. 1. p, 407.
Vitis repens, w. & a. 414. Rheed, Mal, 7, ¢. 48,---the Concans.
he. Lobb eft toch, th. TASES WO eT
Marked bilasrMutye Cohas Nthictiprel NG OE OS huts ta hf
Oteteul. dick. bit, hilee . atin. hth te ty ein, Iiry utc OD Pe
Colled Arty ut ul pbuilal. Sitting thy betta. Pt: ee
the: “acy dflfr ay, Seely lin td a hi 0. Cut Vins,
Biesk. Coty rd. fleck. ae tee. fests al Mf lad
DAar cc at etd Atiinatee.
JS. raw § She ell Awl, Qutac. PALS. Strutines Crhering hfe
_ heerlen tidied Gn & PY ee in cha & bes teh. Maus x Gi
Op be hab,iabacted ma dick BEL ined of tng hk
> fire. 2 dee tted. Cicmtny fone AGA, /-
Say. Mind ld ot. -falpey pe botiats vanck ince £ Ol Se ye
BS (eet Mik & Bite Sie ind. Speer ro vin Ac er ae
Cus), Clean Sinded hiring’ A fuses VAD lade f (asd
GLE. IL. ty the cinel W4 buifl ofp lane. flrral ahites ly
VAG) ED CAN yo ka : ——
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939. C.QuADRANGULARIS. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 407.
Vitis Quatrangularis, w. & a. 40. Rheed. Mal, 7. ¢. 41. Rumph. Amb. 6.
t. 84, f. 2, Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 303. Wight’s Icones. Part 3. ¢. 51. ’
Stem 4 angled, winged, jointed.--In gardens Bombay,--the natives eat the
succulent stems in curries. Itis the Saelanthus quadragonus of Forskal, who
says, the Arabs when suffering from affections of the spine, make beds of it,
240. C. Carnosa. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 409.
Vitis carnosa. w. & A. 420. Rheed. Mal. 7. t. 9. Rumph. Amb, 5. ¢. 166.
f.2.and 5. ¢. 165.---very common in Bombay during the rains, on old walls;
the rocky beach &c.--Rumphius says, the tender leaves are eaten as a pot-
herb in Amboina.
241.. C. TriopaTa. DC. prod, 1. p. 629,
Vitis Rheedii, w. & a, 418. Rheed. Mal. 7. t, 45--the Concans.
242. C. Lanceotaria, Rox- Flora, }. p, 412,
Vitis muricata. w. &. A. 423. Rheed- Mal, 7.¢. 8.--the Concans.
243. C. Pepata. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 413.
Vitis pedata. w. § 4.426. Rheed. Mal. 7.¢, 10.—the Concans; Mahablesh-
wur &c.---common.
244, C. ?a stout shrubby species; grows abundantly in the ravine
at Kondapore, on the Seroor road.—common in the Deccan.
132, VITIS. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Said to come from a Celtic word. Gaert. ¢. 106, Lam, ¢. 145.
245. V.Inpica.w. & a. 434, Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 6.—a shrubby climbing
plant.—the Concans.
246. V. VINIFERA. w. & A. 429.—the common grape vine, successfully
cultivated in the Deccan, about Poona, Ahmednuggur, Aurungabad &ce.---Dr.
Gibson mentions, that it is very susceptible of blight from fogs and heavy
atmosphere; this may account for its failing below the Ghauts, where the at-
mosphere is comparatively moist. Virgil notices a similar peculiarity in Italy.
“« Littora myrtetis laetissima, apertos
Bacchus amat colles.”
The Water Withe of the West Indies belongs to this genus.
133. LEEA. L, Pentandria Monogynia.
Mr. Lee—of Hammersmith. Lam. t..139, Gaert, ¢. 57. and ¢. 108,
247. LL. STAPHYLEA. Ww. & A. 437. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 26. Rumph. Amb.
4, t. 45. Wight’s Icones. ¢, 78. Illust. 8. ¢. 58.-Kurkunnie-A shrub with flexuose
stems, and leaves something like those of the English Elder; flowers small,
, greenish white; in large terminal cymes; the curious nectary is worthy of
» observation.—Salsette; on the Ghauts; generally growing in patches in the
~ densest parts of the Jungle,
~ ORDER 36. LINE. ve. prod. |. p. 428.
Tue Frax-Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 155.
134. LINUM.1L. Pentandria Pentagynia.
From the Celtic, /lin---a thread, whence the Greek, linon—English, linen.
Gaert. t. 112. Lam, ¢. 219.
248, L. MysorenseE, w. & A. 439, Wight’s Illust, No. 8, ¢. 60,
Woondree.—herbaceous, erect, with small yellow flowers; grows in great
abundance at Kandalla towards the close of the rains.—common also on the
Deccan plains,
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249, L. Tricynum, w. & a, 440, Bot, Mag. ¢, 1100.
Abai.—a shrubby plant, with large bright yellow flowers.—in gardens Bom-
-bay.—~at a little temple on the top of the Parr Ghaut, but probably planted.
This is a beautiful plant when in flower. :
250. L. Usiratissimum, w. & A. 441, Eng. Bot. é. 1357,
Ulsee,—Jowas-ulsee—cultivated in Guzerat and the Deccan.—the unripe
capsules are used as food by the natives. (Dr, Gibson.)
ORDER. 87. BALSAMINE®. pe. Prod. 1. p. 685.
Tue Batsam TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p, 143.
135. IMPATIENS. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
So named on account of the elastic force with which the capsules burst,
Lam. ¢t, 725 Gaert. ¢. 113.
251. I, Bavsamina, w. & A, 442. Rheed. Mal, 9. ¢. 52.--Bot. Mag. ¢. 1256.
Teerda.--common balsam.--grows abundantly every where, towards the close
of the rains.
252, I, ScapiFLora. w. & A, 451, Bot. Mag, #. 3587.
Stemless balsam,--a singular species discovered by Mr, Nimmo; in the
South Concan, The plant figured in the Bot, Mag. was reared in Glasgow
Botanic Garden, from seeds sent by him to Sir W. J, Hooker.
253. I. Latiroiia. w. & A. 452, Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 48.--the Concans,
254. I. Fascicuuata. w. & a, 455, Rheed. Mal. 9, t. 47.—the Concans.
255. J. Rugepu. w. & A. 453. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 49.—the Concans.
256. I. OpposiTiFroLia. w. & A. 458. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 31.—the Concans.
“957. IT. Kiem. w. & a. 460. Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 50 and 51.—the Con-
cans.
258. I. Fivirormis. w. & a. 462.—flowers very small.—Kandalla Ghant,
below bushes.
259. I. ORNATA. N.—a new and very beautiful species, discovered by
Mr. Nimmo in S. Concan,
All the species are annual succulent plants, wita simple leaves, alternate
or opposite, aud showy axillary flowers. Decandolle remarks, that they
hove almost the flower of Fumaria, the capsule of Oxalis, and the embryo of
inum,
ORDER 38. OXALIDE. ve. prod. 1. p. 689.
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Tue Woop-SorreL Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 140.
136, AVERHOA. L. Decandria Pentagynia.
Averhoes—of Cordova, who livedinthe 12th century and wrote commentaries
on Aristotle,-Lam. ¢. 338.
260. A.CaRAMBOLA. w. & A. 464. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 35. Rheed. Mal.
3. t. 43. and 44.
~Kurmul.--a common tree in gardens, with close, thick set, drooping branches;
flowers lateral, on short racemes; variegated with white and purple,—fruit
acutely angled;—the leaves of this tree are very sensitive.
261. A. Bitimpl. w. & A. 465. Rheed. Mal, 3. t. 45. and 46—Rumph.
Amb. 1, ¢. 36.
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4 firstad . Nia. 10 4A 2 2aAS. ve 14 x44 Matt. Lye.t “Ure.
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hes ‘Bd trtisen: Me. tt V4, LY ty Licef. rth AMM. “itres obp- Cn G
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Anvulla, or Bilimbi.--a small tree with pinnate leaves; fruit oblong, obtuse-
ly angled; srows on the trunk and branches.—in gardens Bombay, not ao
common as the last. —the fruit of both possesses an agreeable acid flavor, and
is sold in the Bazar,
137, OXALIS. L. Decandria Pentagynia.
Oxus—sharp, sour; in allusion to the properties of the sorrel tribe. Lam.
#. 391. Gaert, ¢. 113,
262, O.Sensitiva, w. & A. 466, Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 19. Rumph, Amb, 5, 6,
04, f, 2,
A small annual, almost stemless plant.—common on pasture grounds during
the rains, :
263, O. CornicuLaTa, w. & A. 467, Wight’s Icones. No. 467. Linn. Trans.
2. p. 243. English Botany. ¢. 1726-—in gardens and pasture grounds, during
the rains.—it bears a considerable resemblance to the English wood sorell,
(O.. Acetosella.) and grows over a great part of the globe.
ORDER 39. CONNARACEAZE. Dons. syst. 2. p. 89.
138. CONNARUS. L. Decandria Monogynia.
Gaert. t. 46. Lam, ¢. 572.
264. C. Monocarpus. w. & a. 468, Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 26.—a tree with
coriaceous, shining leaves, 3,5 foliate.--S. Concan. N..
_265.' C. Pinnatrus. w. & A. 469. Rheed, Mal. 6. ¢. 24.—a tree; flowers.
white; in terminal panicles.—hilly parts of the Concan. N.—Goa Jungles. (Dr.
Lusb.)
ORDER 40. ZYGOPHYLLER. ve. prod. 1. p. 703.
Tue Bean-Carer TRIBE. LIND. nat. syst. p. 136,
139. TRIBULUS.L, Decandria Monogynia.
Treis—three, bolos—a point; in allusion to the prickly, pointed fruit. Lam.
f. 346, Gaert. ¢. 69.
266. T. Lanucinosus. w. & A. 471. Wight’s Icones. No. 5. t. 98.—annual
with yellow flowers, and angular hairy fruit.—common in the Deccan. (Dr.
Lush.)
140. FAGONTIA. L. Decandria Monogynia.
Fagon.—who lived in the time of Louis xtv. and was a patron. of Botany,
Lam, ¢. 346. Gaert. ¢. 113. a
267. F. Mysoriensis, w. & a. 472.—annual with simple linear leaves, end-
ing in a point; and spinous stipules, longer than the leayes.---common on grain
fields in the Deccan.
ORDER 41. RUTACE. be. Prod. 1. p. 709.
Tue Rue Trive. Lind. nat. syst. p. 134.
141. PEGANUM.L. Decandria Monogynia.
Peganon---Greek name of Rue---in allusion to the resemblance of the plants.
Gaert, t. 95. Lam, t. 401.
268. P. HARMALA. w. & A, 473.
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Herbaceous plant, with multifid leaves, and white flowers, with green -
veins.---grows in considerable abundance on the ruins of Beejapoor: (Mr.
Law.) Itis alsoa native of the sandy plains about Madrid, and in the Levant.
With the exception of Beejapoor this interesting plant has not yet been found
m any other part of Western India. Can it have been introduced by the
Muselmen?
142. RUTA..L. Octandria Monogynia.
Rute---Greek for Rue---Lam. ¢. 345. Gaert. ¢. 111.
269. R. GRAVEOLENS. Dc. prod. 1. p. 710. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 1. p. 351-
Saturee, Rue.---The herb of grace.
‘© Reverend Sirs,
For you there’s Rosemary and Rue, these keep
Seeming and favor all the winter long.”
The Winter’s Tale-
Tn gardens, cultivated.—by no means common.
143.. CYMINOSMA. Gaert. Octandria Monogynia.
Kyminon---cumin, osme---smell ; the fruit has the smell of cumin seed,
270. C. Pepuncurata. w. & a. 475. Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 4. and 15. Vahls
Symbols ¢. 61.
A shrub with yellowish flowers, in corymbs.--S. Concan. N.
144. ZANTHOXYLON., L. Dioecia Tetrandria.
Xanthos—yellow, Xylon---wood.---Lam. t. 84. Gaert. ¢, 68.
271. Z. Ruetsa. w. & A. 476. Fagara Rhetsa. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 417. Rheed.
Mal. 5. t. 34. :
Teesul,--Cochlee.--a large tree, completely armed with sharp prickles; leaves
pinnate; deciduous in the cold weather. Flowers October and November, in
terminal panicles; capsule round, size of a pea; opening from the apex; 1
seeded, Ithasa strong aromatic taste, something like orange peel, and the
seeds are used for pepper. Rheede says, itis cultivated in Malabar and the
seeds used as acondiment. It is possible the Egyptians used them in embalm-
ing.---Parr village. (Capt. Twemlow.) The hill side above Sir H. Comp-
ton’s Bungalow, Kandalla. (Dr. Arbuckle.) in Kandesh. (Dr. Elliot.) Itisa
rare tree.
Rhetsa maun---is the Telengi name of this tree, and according to Roxburgh
rhetsa means “a committee or select member of men assembled to settle
disputes &c. and maun, means trees of the largest size. Under the shade of
this tree the Hill people assemble to examine and determine their matters of
public concern.” (Flora. Ind. 1, p. 417.)
272. Z. TripHyLium. Dons. syst. 1. p. 804.
Fagara triphylla.--Rox. Flora. 1. p. 416. Rumph. Amb. 2. ¢. 62.
A small unarmed tree, with opposite trifoliate leaves, and small white
flowers in axillary panicles; they appear in April and May. The capsules
are much smaller than those of the last, hut possess the same aromatic proper-
ties.---the ravines at Kandalla.--Parr Ghaut, and table land of Mahableshwur;
not very common.
Rumphius says, the Amboina women prepare a cosmetic from the bark,
and apply it to improve their complexions.
The trees from which Roxburgh’s description was made, were sent to Cal-
cutta Botanic garden from Pulo Penang, and Wight and Arnott observe in
their Prodromus that it had not yet (1834) been found in the Peninsula of
India. It has now, (1839) and probably extends along the Ghauts,
145. TODDEL(A. Juss. Pentandria Monogynia.
The Malabar name, latinized—-Lam. ¢. 139.
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273. T. AcuLeaTa. w, & a. 479. Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 41. Ainslie. Mat.
Ind. 2, p. 200. Scopolia-Aculeata. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 616. Zey. Burm. 3. ¢. 24.
-a thorny shrub with trifoliate leaves and small white flowers in axillary ra-
cemes; fruit size of a small cherry; hasa strong pungent taste, like black
pepper.—S. Concan. N.
146. AILANTHUS. L. Polygamia Monoecia.
From the Molucca name of one of the species. Lam. ¢. 859.
274. A. Excesa. w. & A. 481. Rox. Cor, ¢, 23. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 450.
A large tree with pinnate leaves, from 2 to 4 feet long; leafets coarsely
toothed ; flowers in terminal panicles; appear in January and February.—the
light wood is much used for making sword handles &e,
‘fhe English Burial Ground, Surat. (Lt.Giberne,) Pretty commonabout
Broach and Baroda. (Dr. Lush.) thinly scattered over the Deccan. (Dr.
Gibson.)
275. A. MaLaBARIcA. w. & &. 482. Pongelion. Rheed. Mal- 6. ¢, lo.
DC. prod. 2. p. 89.
Wood.--a very handsome tree, with long pinnate leaves, collected at the ends
of the branches: leafets quite entire with the mid rib placed to one side;
in shape like those of the Datira; (Ficus tseila. Rheed. Mal. 3 ¢. 63.) flowers
small, white;in terminal racemes, almost hid by the leaves; appearin February
and March.--close to Indapoor on the road leading to Mahar; in the ravinesat
Nagotnah.---Korinda Village, Kandalla, rare.—Itis quite distinct from the
last species, and Decandolle is correct in assigning it a place in his Prodromus.
The Brucea of Abyssinia which produces the Angostura bark of com-
merce is allied to this genus.
ORDER 42. SIMARUBEZ4. ve. Prod. 1. p. 733.
THe Quassia Tripe, Lind. nat. syst. p. 137.
147. SAMADERA. Gaert. Octandria Monogynia.
Gaert. t. 156. Niota. Lam. ¢. 299.
276. S. Inpica.w. &. A. 483. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 18. Vittmania Elliptica.
Vahls Symb. ¢. 62—Niota pentapetala. Lam. Ency. Meth.
A tree, with large, alternate oblong leaves: peduncles axillary or terminal ;
Jong, divided at the top into a small umbel which becomes pendulous in
fruit— Throughout the South Concan. N.—Goa Jungles, (Dr. Lush.)—N.
lucida, a native of Martaban is figured in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2. ¢. 168.
ORDER 43. OCHNACEA:. ve. prod 1. p. 735.
148. OCHNA. L. Polyandria Monogynia.
Ochne—Greek name of the wild pear;—the foliage bears a resemblance.
Lam. ¢ 472.
277. O. Squarrosa. w. & A. 404. Rox. Cor. ¢. 89, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 643.
O. lucida. Lam. [llust. ¢. 472, f.1.
A small tree with ovate oblong shining leaves, slightly serrated; flowers
numerous, yellow: growing in racemes from the branches below the leaves ;
carpels several; placed in a circle round the base of the style.—Parell road
side, Bombay; planted.—grows wild in the Concans.—It is a very handsome
tree at all times, but particularly so when in flower, in March and April.
149. GOMPHIA. w. & a. Decandria Monogynia.
G omphos---a club; the fruit is club shaped ,
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278. G. ANGUSTIFOLIA. w. & A 487. Rheed. Mal. 5 ¢. 48. and 5. ¢. 52.
- Walkera serrata. Dons, syst. b. p. 817.
- A shrub with elliptic oblong shining leaves, and small yellow flowers in ter-
minal racemose panicles.—S. Concan. N.
ORDER 44. PITTOSPOREZ. pc. Prod. L. p. 345.
150. PITTOSPORUM. Banks. Pentandria Monogynia.
F itte--resin, sporos—seed; (Mark. C.4. v.26) in allusion to the resinous pulp
which surrounds the Seed. Gaert. ¢, 59.
279. P. FLoriBuNDUM. w. & A. 488.
Celastrus verticillata. Rox. Flora. 1. p.624. Senacia Nepaulensis. Dc. prod.
1. p. 347.
Ppne small tree with elliptic, lanceolate, waved leaves, and dingy
white flowersin terminal umhellate corymbs: they appear in April and May;
capsule size of a pea; opens from the pointed apex: seeds covered with
a reddish resinous substance.—Kandalla, pretty common:—the Rotunda
Ghaut, and table land of Mahableshwur and probably along the range of G hauts,
Mr. P. Scott, C. S. brought capsules of P. undalatum, from N..S. Wales:
probably it is identical. Cortex foetidus. Rumph. Amb. 7. ¢. 7. seems to be-
Jong to the gerus,---Dr. Royle remarks, that the family is scattered from New
_ Zeyland in the Southern, to Madeira in the Northern hemisphere.
ORDER 45. CELASTRINE. pc. prod. 2. p. 1.
151. ELAEODENDRON. w. & 4. Pentandria Monogynia.
Elaia—-an olive, dendron—a tree; the fruit somewhat resembles an clive.—
Gaert. t. 57.
280. E. Roxpureil. w. & A. 492. .
E. Glaucum. Rox. Schrebera albens. Retz. Obs. ¢. 23.--a shrub, or small tree,
with opposite leaves, obtusely serrated.— Drupe round, hard, size of a cherry.
—the Sattaraand Kamatkee Ghauts; about Hurrychunderjee. (Dr. Gihbson.).
This plant requires examination. It seems to differ from Roxburgh’s EB,
glaucum, which was iutroduced by Mr. Nimmo, from Bengal, in 1833.
152. CELASTRUS. tL. Pentandria Monogynia.
Kelas—the latter season; a name applied to certain trees which ere late
in ripening their fruit; as the Holly &c. Gaert. é, 95. i
281. C. Panicuuata. w. & a. 496. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 621 and C. nutans.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 623.
Kangoonee, Karung-Kangoonee;—a tall scandent unarmed shrub, with
small yellow flowers in terminal panicles.—appear in June,—common on the
Ghauts and throughout the hilly parts of the Concan; at Mahableshwur. (Dr.
Murray.)
282. C. HeYNIANA. w. & A. 497.—an unarmed scandent shrub;—common
in the hedges of S. M. Country. (Dr. Lush.)
283. C. Montana. w. & A, 50L. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 620.
A thorny shrub, with numerous flexuose branches; leaves smooth obovate,
flowers-small, whitish, very numerous; growing among the leaves towards
the end of the branches; appear in February and March; fruit pear shaped ;
about the size of a pea.---exceedingly common on Hills in the Deccan where
it usurps the place of the Concan Caritssu, (Corinda) to which it bears some
resemblance.
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284. C, EmManoinaTa. w. & a. 502.
Yenkul.—a large erect growing shrub, with smooth obovate leaves; young
branches armed; flowers from the branches below the leaves; fruit pear
shaped, size of a large pea; of a bright red colour.—common on the Ghauts,
also at Mahableshwur. '
Perhaps this may be referred to the C. rigida of Wallick, in Flora. Ind.
2. p. 397. or it may prove a new species. It requires examination.
ORDER 46. RHAMNEZ. pce. Prod. 2. p. 19.
Tue BuckTuorn Trise. Lind, nat. syst. p. 113,
153. ZIZIPHUS. vt. Pentandria Monogynia.
Zizouf—the Arabic name of the Lotus. Gaert. t. 43. Lam. t. 185.
285. Z. Rucosa. w. & A. 506. Z. latifolia. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 607.
Toorun.—a large straggling thorny shrub, with flowers in terminal pani-
cles; fruit pear shaped; eaten by the natives; in season April and May.—com-
mon on the Ghauts. This is the species referred to by Dr. Gibson, in Bom-
bay Med. Trans. |. p. 20.
286. Z. XYLOPYRA. W. &A, 508.
Gootee.—a smallthorny tree, fruit size of a large cherry, round, hard, 3 cel-
led.—the Ghauts pretty common---Duddi. (Mr. Law.) The fruit is used by
Moochies, for blackening leather, and for making blacking. (Dr. Gibson.)
287. Z. Jusuba. w. & A. 509. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 41. Rumph. Amb. 4. t. 36,
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 94. Wight’s Icones, No 5. ¢. 99. Linn. Trans. 17.
p. 2)1.
The wild Bhere tree.—common almost every where.--very abundant in the
Kandesh Jungles, particularly towards the Taptee. (Dr. Gibson.)
288. Z: Ornopyia. w. & A. 511. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 611. Burm. Zey. t. 61.
A thorny shrub; leaves covered with a rusty down beneath:—the Concans,
289.. Z. Vutearis. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 609. Z. sativa. Gaert. t. 43. f. 4.
The cultivated Bhere.—generally found about old Musselman cities in the
Deccan and Goozerat, and probably introduced at the time of the Mahome-
dan conquest;—fruit oblong; ripens in January. The Teesgaum Bhere, famed
in the Deccan, is rather a fine fruit.
A fine gum similar to Aino exists in the inner bark of this genus; it is also
found in the bark of Buchanania latifolia. (Dr. Gibson.)
The Lote tree of Mungo Parks Travels belongs to the genus. It is desery-
edly held in great repute, and is to the Africans what the Date is to the Arabs.
The Greeks gave the name of Lotophagi to a tribe who occupied the
modern Kingdom of Tunis. A kind of wine was obtained from the fruit on
which Ulysses and his friends made merry. (See the Odssey.) Mahomet
has ventured to transplant the Lote tree to the seventh Heaven, (Sale’s Koran.
C. 53.)
154. COLUBRINA. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Lam. é. 129.
290. C. AstaTica. w, & a. 518. Ceanothus asiatica. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 615.
Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. 47. Burm. Zey. t. 48°
Gootee.---a large shrub.—common on Elephanta and the Ghauts.
155. SCUTIA. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Scutum---a shield; in allusion to the form of the disk, Gaert, ¢, 106.
291. S$. Inpica, w. & a, 517. Rheed. Mal, 5, é, 30, and 31.
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Cheemut.--a tail straggling, armed shrub with small opposite shining leaves;
fiowers February and March; in small umbels from the axils of the leaves,—
very common at Mahableshwnr. (Dr. Murray.) It would form an excellent
hedge plant.
156. VENTILAGO. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Ventus---the wind, ago---to drive; the seeds are winged and easily carried
‘away with the wind, Gaert. ¢, 49.
292. V. Maperaspartana, w. & A, 514. Rox. Cor. t. 76. Rox. Flora. 1. p.
629. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 2.
Lokundie. --Kanwail.--a large scandent shrub, with alternate bifarious leaves,
and small greenish flowers in terminal panicles; they appear in February and
March, and have a very unpleasant smell; capsule size of a small pea,
stretching into a long linear membranaceous wing.—Lanowlee grove, Kan-
dalla ;—on the Ghauts generally, Padshapore. (Dr. Lush.) Cordage is made
of the bark. Asiat. Res. 6. p. 352.---Rumphius says, the Amboina fishermen
use the flexile stems, instead of ropes. -
157. HOVENTIA. Thunb. Pentandria Monogynia.
Hoven---a Dutch resident in Japan. Lam. ¢. 131.
293. H. Dutcis. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 630. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2360.
A Chinese fruit tree;---intd. by N. in 1833.
ORDER 47. SAMYDEZ. pe. Prod. 2. p. 47.
158. CASEARIA. pc. Octandria Monebynia.
Cusearius—a Missionary at Cochin, who assisted Rheede in the Hortus
Malabaricus. Anavinga. Lam, t. 355. Vareca. Gaert. t. 60.
294. C. OvaTa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 420. Rheed. Mat. 4. ¢.49. Linn. Trans.
17. p. 224.—a very common shrub, and when outofflower not easily dis-
tingnishable from Nerium antidysentericum; flowers in March, small, greenish
white ; growing in clusters from the naked branches.
295. C. EscuLenta. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 422. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. 50.-—a shrub;
---the hilly parts of S, Concan. N.
296. C. ————? Bocarah.—ashrub;-on the Ghauts; has rather a pretty
appearance, with its close clustered reddish coloured fruit, about the size of
a gooseberry; growing from the branches.
ORDER 48. TEREBINTHACE. JUSS.
THE TURPENTINE TRIBE.
Sus-Trige 1. ANACARDEAE, OR CASSUVIAE.
159. ANACARDIUM. tL. Polygamia Dioecia,
Ana—above, without, Kurdia—the heart:—the heart-shaped nut, contra-
try to the usual practice of nature, is borne on the outside of the fruit. Lam.
t, 332.,Gaert. ¢, 40.
297, A. OccIDENTALE. w. & A. 522. Rheed. Mal. 3. t. 54. Rumph. Amb.
1. t. 69. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 312.
Hijulee—badam, Cashew nut.—A small handsome tree; flowers in March
aud April: small, reddish coloured, sweet scented; in terminal panicles.—
‘Malabar and Parell hills Bombay,—Salsette common;—near Damaun. (Dr.
Gibson.) erroneously printed Semecarpus in Bombay Med. Trans. |. p. 18.
The astringent juice of the fruit is said to have a powerful effect in re-
ducing dropsical habits. (Dons. syst, 2. p. 62.)
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A kind of wine is made from the fruit in the West {ndies.
169. SEMECARPUS. L. Polygamia Dioecia.
Semeton—a mark, Karpos---fruit,--the juice of the fruit is used as ink— Lam.
#. 208. Gaert. t. 40.
298. S. ANACARDIUM, Ww. & a, 523, Rox, Cor. ¢. 12, Ainslie. Mat, Ind. 2.
p. 371. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 83.
Bhela, or marhing nut tree.--Flowers in May and June: the juice of the
fruit is exceedingly acrid; fer the peculiar effects produced by it, applied
externally, see cases by Drs. Morehead and Gibson in Bombay Med. Trans.
vol. 1:—common throughout the Concans and in Guzerat, whence a considera-
ble quantity of nuts are exported. (Dr. Gibson.) It is one of the commonest
trees in Berar (Dr. Smyttan.)
299. S. Cunetrouta. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 86.
Biboo,—a large tree, with cuneate oblong leaves; flowers in December;
quite distinct from the lastspecies. It much resembles the Aoligarna lon-
gifolia, and can only be distinguished from it by the fruit.—Lanowlee
Grove, Kandalla.—Jungles about Parr.
161. Hoiicarna. Rox. Polygamia Dioecia. ~-
Native name adopted by Dr. Hamilton.
300. H. Loneiroita. w. & a. 524. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 80. Rheed. Mal.
4. t. 9. Rox. Cor. ¢. 282. Mangifera racemosa. Lam. Ency. Meth. Linn.
Trans. 17. p. 155.—a large tree also called Biboo;—in the hilly wooded parts
of the Concan.
162. BUCHANANTIA. Rox. Decandria Pentagynia.
Buchanan Hamilton—the well known author of ‘Journey in Mysore” &c.
301. B. LatiFoiia. w. & a.525. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 385.
Larmzon.—Asiat. Res. 5. p. 123.
Pyal, Char. Charolee.—a large tree; the kernel of the nut is much used
in native confectionary, and abounds ina bland oil which may be turned to
nome account, The tree iscommon in the Barria Jungles eastof Baroda, and
the Bheels dispose of the kernels at the rate of 8 or 10 lbs. per rupee. (Dr.
Gibson.)—In the Jungles near Belgaum. (Mr, Law.) Salsette, pretty com-
mon. N.
302. B. ANGUSTIFOLIA. w. & a. 526. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 886. Rox. Cor.
t, 262,---a tree with linear oblong leaves.--the Adjunta Jungles.
163. MANGIFERA. L. Polygamia Monoecia.
Mango-fero—to bear mangoes--Lam. ¢. 138. Gaert. ¢. 100,
303. M. inpica.w. & A. 527. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 642. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 1.
and 2.Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 25. -
Amb. or Amba.--the well known mango tree; grows very common
throughout the Concans, and in some places attains a magnificent size.
304. M-.Sytvatica. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 644.—near Kennery Caves. (Mr.
Vaupeil.)
305. M, OppositiroLia. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 640.—native of Burmah. intd.
by N, in 1833-
There isa variety of the common mango tree, or perhaps a distinct species
which bears fruit nearly as large asa man’s head: the tree grows about
Savanoor, in S. M. Country, and in Cannara.
SusB-TrIBE 2 SUMACHINE.
164. RHUS.L, Pentandria Trigynia.
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Roos---red; in allusion to the colour of the leaves and fruit of some of the
apecies—Lam. ¢. 207. Gaert. ¢. 44.
306. R. Lucipa. Sprengel syst. |. p, 937. Pluk, Phyt. t. 219. f. 9.--
Shining leaved Sumach:—intd. at Dapooree fromthe Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
_.807. R. Parvirtora. Rox. Flora. 2. p.100.
A small tree, intd. at Dapooree from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.)
165. ODINA. Rox. Octandria Tetragynia,
The native name in the south of India, latinized.
308. O. Woprer. w. & A. 530. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 293. Wight’s Icones.
Part 3, t. 60.—Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 32.—Royles Illust, Part, 3.t. 32.
Shimtee:—a small tree; leaves deciduous after the rains; flowers very
small; growing from the extremities of the branches, in pendulous filiform
racemes; fruit kidney-shaped; size of a French-bean.—Malabar hill, Bombay,
—Elephanta.—On the Ghauts, pretty common.
Sus-Trise 3 SPONDIAE.—THE HoGPLUM-TRIBE.
166. SPONDIAS. L. Decandria Pentagynia
Greek name fora plum; which the fruitresembles. Lam. ¢. 384, Gaert, ¢. 104.
309. S.MANGIFERA, W,& A. 533. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 451. Rheed. Mal. 1,
t. 50. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢t. 61.—Asiat. Res. 4. p. 284.—Poupartia mangifera.
Don’s, syst.2. p.79.
Ran Amb, Hog plum.—A large tree with pinnate leaves, deciduous in the
cold weather; they have a very peculiar smell when bruized.—Giergaum
and Mahim woods, Bombay; probably planted.
310. S. Acuminata. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 453.
Ambut or Ambada---A middle sized, elegant looking tree; leaves pinnate,
leafets crenulate, polished. Fruit about the size ofa chickens egg; ripens
in January,—The Hills near Kennery Caves, not common.
311. S. Duxcis. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 452. S. cytheraea. Sonn. It. 2. p. 123.
Gaert t. 103. Lam. t. 384. Rumph. Amb. I. ¢, 60.
The Otaheite apple tree---much cultivated in the Society Islands. Intd, by
N. from Bengal.
Sus-Trise 4 Bursere®. Kunth.
167. BOSWELLIA. Rox. Decandria Monogynia.
Dr. John Boswell---of Edinburgh.
312. B. Guapra. w. & a. 535. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 384. Rox. Cor. ¢. 207.
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 1. p. 186. Rumph. Amb. 2. t. 50.
Salphullie, or Salai.---a small tree; leaves pinnate, deciduous in the cold
weather. Flowers March and April, in terminal racemes; small, white,
with a red nectary, and yellow authers.—Common on the bare roeky hills of
the Deccan; abundant in the Sautpoora Jungles, where the gum may be bought
at the rate of 12 lbs. per rupee. (Dr, Gibson.)
This tree grows readily from cuttings. It matters little how large they are.
313. B. Tuurirera. w. & A 536. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 283. Colebrooke
in Asiat. Res. 9. p. 3:7. and 11. p. 158. and in Linn. Trans. 15. p. 355-
Dup-Salai.--a tree; leaves pinnate;--S. Concan. N.--Jungles above Rajoor.
(Dr. Gibson) Hill of Shendoor in the Chichooree Talook, of the Belgaum
Collectorate. (Mr. Law.)
These trees furnish the gum Olibanum of commerce.—the Libanos of the
Greeks. (Rev. 18. 13.) Probably Mount Libanon, or the white mountain, took
jts name from the Frankincense trees which grew on it,
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The genas is closely allied to Amyris and Canartum; several of the latter
are figured in the 2d. Vol. of Rumphius Amboina plants.
168. BALSAMODENDRON. Don. Dioecia Octandrie.
Balsamon—dend?on---balsam tree.
314. B. Giteapense, Don’s. syst. 2 p. 81.
Protium gileadense. w. & 4.543. Vahls symbols L. t, 11. Amyris gileadensis.
Rox. Flora. 2. p. 246, The Balessan of Bruce’s Travels figured in Vol. 7.
é, 2. and 3. should perhaps be joined: it is at all events closely allied.---Vir-
gil alludes to this shrub in the Georgics.
‘“‘ Solis est thurea virga sabacis;” and it probably furnished the retine
mentioned in Genesis 37. v. 25° (see Septuagint).
Hort. Soc. Gardens. Intd. by Mr. Wathen, C. S. in 1837, from Mecca,
under the name of Balsam tree. It is a stunted looking shrub with ternate,
and pinnate leaves, and conveys a good idea of the sterile soil of Arabia.
169. GARRUGA. Rox. Decandria Monogynia,
The Telingt name adopted.
315. G. Pinnata. w. & a. 539. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 400. Rox. Cor. ¢. 208.
Rheed. Mal. 4. t. 33. Linn. Trans. 17. p. 190.
Kangkur, or Kooruk---a tree: leaves pinnate, deciduous in the cold wea-
ther. Flowers of a yellowish white colour; in panicles, which are frequently
covered with a mealy kind of substance; fruit size of a gooseberry, good
for pickling,---on the Ghauts and throughout the hilly parts of the Concan.
The Cassovo or Banksia Abyssinica of Bruce’s Travels 7. ¢. 22, and 23. seems
to be allied to this genus.
Sus-TriBe 5 AMYRIDEX. DC. prod. 2. p. 81.
170. AMYRIS. Rox. Octandria Monogynia.
A intensitive and Myron, Myrrh---the resinous Juice of the trees has a
stroag balsamic smell. Lam. ¢. 303.
316.. A. HeprapHyLta. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 248.—Colebrooke in Linn. Trans.
15. p. 365.
Karunphul---a shrub» with alternate, pinnate leaves, and small yellowish
flowersin terminal panicles. The leaves when bruized have the fragrance
of fresh Anise seed.
In Mr. Baxter’s garden, Tardeo; probably introduced from Bengal.—Dr.
Wight refers it to the genus Clausena. Lam. Illust. ¢. 310. (see w. & a. Pro-
dromus |. p. 95.)
ORDER 49. MORINGE. w. & A. prod. 1. p. 177.
171. MORINGA. pc. Decandria Monogynia.
The Malabar name. Lam, ¢. 337. Gaert. t, 147.
317. M. Prerycosperma. w. & A. 545,
Hyperanthera moringa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 368. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 11. Rumph.
Amb. |. t.74, Asiat. Res. 4. p. 277. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 175.
The Horse radish tree.—common about villages all over the country. Oil
is obtained from the seeds.--- the unripe legumes make a good substitute for
Asparagus, (Dr. Gibson.)
318. M. Concanenis. N.
- A new species, discovered by Mr. Nimmo in the South Concan.
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ORDER 50. LEGUMINOS. ve. prod. 2. p, 93.
Tue Pea Trise, Lind. nat. syst. p. 87.
Tribe 1. Papilionacee.
Sub-Tribe 1. Sophoree.
172. SOPHORA. L. Decandria Monogynia,
Said to be from the Arabic sophero;—the name of a tree with pea flowers.
Lam. t. 325, Gaert. 2. ¢, 149.
319, S.Tomentosa. w. & a. 548. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 316. Rumph. Amb,
4. t. 22, Bot. Mag..t. 3390.
A shrub with pinnate leaves, and pretty yellow flowers in terminal race-
mes; pod necklace-shaped; each bead--like knot containing one seed. In
gardens, common.
It is a very ornamental plant when in flower.
173, VIRGILIA. Lam. Decandria Monogynia.
~ The Poet Virgil, who wrote of rural affairs in his Eclogues and Georgics..
Lam. t. 326.-
320. V. Aurga. w. & a. 549, Lam. ¢: 326. f. 1.
Golden flowered virgilia.—a shrub with large drooping flowers; the bark
affords a yellow dye,
In gardens, Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) It is said to be a native of Abyssinia.
321. V. Capensis. pc. prod. 2, p. 98. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1590. Bot. Rep. ¢. 347.
A shrub; flowers pink colored;—Dapooree, intd, from the Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
SusB-TRIBE 2. LOTEAE.
174. HEYLANDIA. pc. Monadelphia Decandria,
Heyland—an Artist, employed by Decandolle.
322. HH. Latesrosa. w. & A, 550. Crotularia uniflora. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
271. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 454, f. 8.
Herbaceous procumbent plant, with small yellow flowers, and a lL or 2
seeded legume.—On pasture grounds,
175. CROTALARIA. L. Monadelphia Decandria.
Krotalon—a rattle; (Nubes. 259.) the pods are inflated, and the seeds rattle
when they are shaken. Gaert, ¢, 148, Lam, é: 617.
323. C. ANTHYLLOIDES. w. & A. 554.
Annual plant;—in the rains pretty common.
.324. C. Futva.w.& A. 561.
A shrubby plant, common on the Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
325. C. Ramosissima. w. & A, 564.
Suffrutescent, spreading; very villous and viscous; common in fields at
Nalutwar ; stains the fingers of a yellow colour; perhaps it might be used in
dyeing. (Mr. Law.)
C. Juncea. w. & A. 570. Rox. Cor. ¢. 193. Bot. Mag. ¢. 490 and 1933.
Sana. Asiat. Res, 4. p, 296. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 259.
Tag, Ambaree.—Sun-hemp—annual erect species, much cultivated for the
sake of its fibres, of which cordage is made.
326, C. LESCHENAULTII? w.& a. 574.
Dingala.—a shrub 3 or 4 feet high; flowers in terminal racemes, large, of a
bright yellow; like the broom; they appear in October and November, when
it is the greatest ornament of Mahableshwur where it grows common. (Dr.
‘Murray.) Onthe Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.) Perhaps it is a new species.
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Annual erect; flowers in terminal racemes. In pasture grounds, Bombay,
during the rains; it hasa very different habit from the cultivated Z'ag, and
seems to be a distinct species.
328. C. Retusa. w.& A. 577. Rox. Flora. 3, p. 272. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 25.
Rumph. Amb. 5, ¢. 96. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2561, Bot. Reg. t. 253.
Annual erect branched plant about a foot high; flowers in terminal ra-
cemes; large yellow.—common in the compounds on Bombay Esplanade,
during the cold season.
329° C. VerRucosa w. & A. 578. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 273. Rheed. Mal. 9.
t. 29. Bot. Reg. ¢. 1137. Bot. Mag. ¢, 3031.
Annual, with pale blue flowers : common in Bombay during the rains. In
the Sholapore Districts. (Mr. Law.)
330. C. Biraria. w. & A. 583.
Herbaceous procumbent plant; the Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
331. C, Linirouia. w. & A, 589,—at Kandalla.
332. C. UmBELLATA. w. & A, 593.—the Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
333. C. Lapurniroxia. w, & a. 602. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 275. Rheed. Mal.
9. t. 27. Burm. Zey. t. 25.
An ereci shrubby plant with large yellow flowers.—The S. Concan, N.
334. C. QuinauifoLia. w. & A. 606. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 278. Rheed. Mal. 9
t. 28.
Annual, on the margins of rice fields &c. during the rains.
335. C. ———— ?
A new species, discovered on the Ram Ghaut by Mr. Law.
176. SPARTIUM. 3. Monadelphia Decandria.
Sparton—cordage; in allusion to the uses of the plants. Gaert. ¢. 153.
336. S. JuNcEuM. Dc. prod. 2. p> 145. Bot. Mag. t, 85.
Spanish Broom. Hort. Soc. Garden. intd, from Egypt. In Languedoe,
thread is made from the fibres of the bark.
177, MEDICAGO. tL. Diadelphia Decandria.
Gaert, ¢. 155: Lam. ¢, 612.
337. M- Sativa. pe. prod, 2. p. 173. English Botany. ¢. 1749.
Lucern—cultivated in the Deccan for “feeding horses; also in Goozerat
where it is coming fast into use’ among the natives as green food for cattle.
(Dr. Gibson.)
178. TRIGONELLA. L. Diadelpbia Decandria.
Treis—three, gonia—a corner; in allusion to the shape of the flowers—
Gaert. ¢. 152. Lam. ¢@. 611.
338. T. FOENUM-GRAECUM. W.&A. 610.
Woodville Med. Bot. ¢. )58.
Maitee or Meetee-Bajee—a small annual; commonly cultivated during
the cold season aid used as greens by the natives. The seeds are esteemed
slightly tonic. (Dr. Gibson.)
179. Metitorus, Tourn. Diadelphia Decandria.
Mel-lotus—houney-lotus; bees are fond of the flowers, Lam. ¢.6!3, Tourn.
$2229"
339. M. Leucantua. w. & A. 612.
Trifoliua officinale. Var. B. Linn,---white flowered melilot—uative of Eu-
rope, in pasture grounds.—Islands in the Kistna, near Nalutwar, (Mr. Law.)
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340. M. PanrviFLora. w.& A. 613.
Trifolium indicum. Rox, Flora, 3. p. 388.--anuual.--on pasture grounds &e.
appears in the cold season.
180. Cyamopsis. pc. Diadelphia Decandria.
Kuamos—a bean—opsis—resemblance; a plant with something of the
habit of the common bean,
341. C. PsoraLoipes. w. &a. 614.
Dolichos fabaeformis. Rox. Flora, 3. p, 316.
Mutkee.--Gaur or Goor; annual erect plant with small purplish coloured
flowers;—cultivated for the sake of the pods, which are eaten like French
beans.
Ist. PSORALEA, Lv. Decandria Monogynia.
Psoraleos—sorry, scurvy: in allusion to the plants being frequently eovered
with tubercles. Lam. ¢. 614. Gaert. ¢. 146.
342. P. Cory iroiia. w: & a. 616. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 387.
Burm. Ind ¢. 49. f. 2. Bot. Mag. ¢. 665,
Bawurcheen.—a common weed in the Deccan.—alsoin Bombay.
182. INDIGOFERA. L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Indigo —fero—to produce Indigo. Lam. ¢. 626. Gaert. t. 148.
343. I. Lintroura. w. & A. 618.—Rox. Cor. ¢. 196. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 370.
A small diffuse plant, common on pasture grounds.
344. I. ASPALATHOIDES, w. & A. 622,
Rheed, Mal. 9. ¢t. 37. Aspalathus indicus. Linn. -a shrubby erect plant
with small red flowers.
345. I. Unirtora. w. & a. 623.
Perennial, with prostrate slender stems. S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.)
346. I. Tincroria, w. & A. 633. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 379. Rheed. Mal. I. ¢.
54. Lam. ¢. 626. f. 1. Pluk. Alm. t 163. f. 5.
Dyer’s Indigo; —grows wild insome parts of the Concan. N.
Hitherto the culture of this useful plant has been little attended to in
Western India; the climate and soil of southern Guzeratare the same as in
Bengal, and if it thrives in the one, it is reasonable tosuppose it will also
in the other.
It is cultivated to some extent in Scinde where it forms one of the chief
dyes ofthe country, besides being exported in considerable quantities. (Dr.
Burnes, K. H.)
347. I, PULCHELLA? w. & a. 635.—I. atropurpurea? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 381.
Neerda.—an erect growing shrub with long axillary racemes of pretty dark
coloured, purple flowers, which appear in February and March.—at Maha-
bleshwar pretty common.—Perhaps it is identical with I. Atropurea, figured in
Bot. Mag. ¢. 3605.
It is well worthy ofa place in gardens, asan ornamental shrub. es.
348. I. Triva. w. & A. 636. Rheed. Mal. 9.t. 36.--herbaceous erect grow-
ing plant, with trifoliate leaves.—common.
349. I. Hirsuta. w. & a. 640. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 366. Kheed. Mal. 9, ¢. 30.
Burm. Zey. ¢. 14.—annual erect plant about 2 feet high, flowers in terminal
racemes.—legumes reflexed, hairy—commou every where in waste places
during the rains.—It is particularly abundant on Malabar hill, Bombay.
350. I. Gibsonii G.
Chimnatee.—a shrubby plant.—on the hills about Hewra. (Dr. Gibson.)
183. CLITORIA. .. Diadelphia Decaudria.
Gaert, t, 149. Lam. ¢. 609,
,
A A ‘
3. Ly. duhuve nie: oe Ly teu clea andey Ae Wrugs
peg deans Beg hil fuheteeut le led Mia ns feeder
bf. Gl Self. fj inegally frnnalt & ee 2 =. shui |
tirit cv pura
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361. C. TerNatea. w. & a. 6tl, Rox. Flora, 3. p. 321. Rheed. Mal.
8.t. 33. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 31. Bot, Mag. ¢. 1542. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p.
139.
A shrubby twining plant; in flower almost all the year round: there are
varieties with blue aud white flowers.—In hedges and Jungles every where.—
in gardens;—of easy growth and well adapted for covering trellis work.—The
flowers are used in Amboina to tinge boiled rice a coerulean colour.
(Rumphius.)
352. C. ANNUA. G.
Herbaceous, annual species.—common on Malabar hill &c. during the rains.
353. C. VAUPELLII. G.
A suffruticose, erect growing, much branched species: in Mr. Vaupell’s
garden, at Bandora.
354. C. BRASILIANA. Dc. prod. 2. p. 234,—Perennial, scandent, with large
white or blue flowers. intd, by N. :
184. PUERARIA. pe. Diadelphia Decandria.
Puerari.—a professor at Copenhagen. E
355. P. TuBerosa. w. & a. 642. Hedysarum tuberosum. Rox. Flora. 3.p. 363.
A twining shrub, with woody stems, running over high trees; flowers
in long simple or branched racemes; of a beautiful bright blue: appear in
March and April.—Roxburgh says, cataplasms are made of the large tuberous
roots, and used by the natives to reduce swellings in the joints.
On Malabar hill near Walkeshwar village.—in hedges about Matoonga.
~ Ithas the habit of a Desmodium and should probably be referred to that
genus.
185. TEPHROSIA. Pers. Diadelphia Decandria.
Tephros—ash coloured; in aliusion to the colour of the bark and foliage
of some of the species—Lam. t. 606: Gaert. f. 145.
356. T: SuBerosa. w, & A. 652. Robiaia suberosa. Rox. Flora. 3. De 327:
Soopee or Sooptee.—a shrub with corky, ash coloured bark, and very beautiful
rose coloured flowers, in terminal racemes.—In gardens Bombay: grows abund-
antly on the rocky hills tothe eastward of Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) The seeds are
used to poison fish. Itgrows abundantly in the Wasua Ghaut.(Dr, Gibson.)
357. T. CANDIDA. W. & A. 653. Robinia candidy, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 327.
A shrub.—Dapooree, intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.)
358, T. Incana? w, & a. 659.—A shrubby diffuse plant.—in Guzerat;
associated with the next species, but by no means so common. (Mr. Law.)
359. T. Purpurea. w. & a. 663. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢.55. Burm. Zey. ¢.
32. Anslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 49.
Galega purpurea and lancaefolia. Rox. Flora.%. p. 386. 4
Wild Indigo;—a shrubby branched plant appearing with the rains and
flowering towards the close of them, when it dies away.—common both in
the Concan and Deccan, ard particularly abundant about Deesa. (Dr.
Brown in Bombay Med. Trans. |. p. 202°)
This plant, but particularly the Cassia occidentalis, when in progress towards
decay, emita heavy sickening smell.
186. SESBANTA. Pers. Diadelphia Decandria.
Sesban—the Arabic name,
360. S. Agcyptiaca. w. & a. 667. Aeschynomene sesban. Rox. Flora. 3.
p. 382. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 27. Asiat. Res, 4. p. 297.
Wight’s Icones. part. 2. t. 32.
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Shewaree.—a small tree of very quick growth; flowers dark ourple, with
yellow spots; in axillary pendulous racemes. It is cultivated and extensively
used in the plain parts of the Deccan as asubstitute for the Bamboo. (Dr.
Gibson.)
361. S. AcuteaTa. w, & A, 668. Coronilla aculeata. Willd, Jacq. Ic. Rar.
8. t. 564°
A large erect growing annual, 8 or 10 feet high; stem smooth, woody, with
a reddish bark; leaves pinnate, with many pairs of leafets.—common during
the rains. It is a graceful looking plant.
362, S. ProcumBens. w. & A. 670.
An annual straggling plant; grows most abundantly on rice fields in Bom-
bay during the rains; cattle eat it.
187. AGATE. Adans. Diadelphia Decandria.
The native name adopted.
363. A. GRANDIFLORA. W. & A. 671.
Aeschynomene grandiflora, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 331. Rheed. Mal. 1. t. 51.
Ramph, Amb. 1. ¢. 76 and 77.
A very common tree of rapid growth, generally found in the neighbour-
hood of temples and villages. It is cultivated for the sake of its large
flowers and pods, both of which are eaten by the natives. There are varieties
with white, variegated and red flowers,
SuB-TRIBE 3. HEDYSAREZ.
188. ZORNTA. Gmelin. Diadelphia Decandria.
Zorn—a Continental Botonist.
364. Z. ANGUSTIFOLIA. Ww’ & A. 673. Hedysarum diphyllum. Rox. Flora. 3.
p. 353, Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 82,
Annual diffuse plant, with lanceolate leaves in pairs.—common in the rains.
365. Z. Zeyionica. w.!& a. 674. Burm. Zey. t. 50. f. 1. Hedysarum
conjugatum. Willd, Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 83.
Annual; common in the rains.
189, GEISSASPIS, w, &. a. Diadelphia Decandria.
366. G. CristaTa. w. & A. 675.
Annual; on rice fields, Bombay. N.
190, HSCHYNOMENE. L. Diadelphia Decandria,
Aischuno—to be ashamed; in allusien to the leaves shutting up like those
of the sensitive plant. Lam. t. 629. Gaert. t. 155.
367. 78. InpiIca, w. &A. 679. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 18.
Annual; common in the rains.
191. SMITHIA. Ait, Diadelphia Decandria.
Sir J, E. Smith—Founder of the Linnean Seciety, author of English Flora.
&e. Lam. ¢. 627:
368, S. Sensitiva. w, & A, 683. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 38.
A small annual with pinnated leavyes;—common in Bombay towards the
close of the rains.
369. S, Racemosa? w. & A. 684.
Near Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
S70 tS.
A large species, growing to the height of 2 or 3 feet; near Belgaum, (Mr.
Law.)
sHaliAe ena @
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192, LOUREA. Neck. Diadelphia Decandria,
371. L, Vuspertitionis. w. & a. 685, Hedysarum vespertilionis. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 352 Jacq. Icones- Rar. 3. t.566.—annual erect, with simple aud
ternate leaves, crescent shaped. N-
Bat-wing leaved Lourea.
193. URARIA. Desyv. Diadelphia Decandria.
372. U. Picta. w. & a. 688. Doodia picta. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 368. A shrub-
by erect plant with long terminal racemes of small red flowers.—Dapooree-
intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.) common in the districts south east of Surat.
(Mr. Law.)
194. DESMODIUM. nc. Diadelphia Decandria,
DBesmos—a band; in allusion to the connected stamens. Desy. Journ. Bot,
3. t. 5. f. 15. dnd 22.
373. D. Unmpettatoum. w. & a. 692. Burm. Zey.t. 51. Rumph. Amb. 4.
$. 52,
A shrub, leaves trifoliate; flowers somewhat umbellate; white-—Districts
south east of Surat; near Belgaum; always grows on the banks of streams.
(Mr. Law.)
374. D. Trieverrum. w. & 4. 695. Burm. Zey. ¢, 81. Burm. Ind. ¢, 52.
f. 2. Hedysarum alatum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 348. :
A shrubby branched plant; flowers in August and September; small, violet
coloured.— Malabar Hill_—Salsette, &c. common: itis easily recognized by
its triangular stems and winged petioles,
375, D- Latirotium. we & a. 696. Hedysarum latifolium. Rox. Flora. 3.
_~p- 350, Pluk, ¢. 432. f. 3. Bot, Reg. ¢. 356.
Shrabby; racemes terminal and axillary; flowers purple.—hilly parts of
= - the Concan,
>. 376. D. Ganeeticum. w. & a. 697. Pluk. t. 50. f. 3, Burm. Zey. t. 49.
<< Shrubby, with angular stems, and simple leaves; flowers violet coloured,
~ in axillary and terminal racemes.— Malabar hill &c.—common in the rains.
377. D. Recurvatum? w. & a. 700. Hedysarum recurvatum. Rox. Flora.
3, p. 358.
Jungly ganga,—a shrubby plant: leaves trifoliate; flowers in August and Sep-
tember, purple and white; in long axillary and terminal racemes.—on the
Ghauts common;—when in flower, itis a very vrnamental shrub.
378. D. GyRans.w. & A. 701. Hedysarum gyrans, Rox. Flora. 3, p. 351.
Jacq. Ic. Rar. t. 567,—a curious suffruticose plant, with simple and ternate
leaves; flowers pale yellow, tinged with blue.—the lateral leafets have the
singular power of voluntary motion.—intd. by N. from Bengal, where it is in-
degenous, :
379. D. PoLycarpum. w & a. 703. Hedysarum purpureum. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 358. Lam. ¢. 628. f. 4. Pluk ¢. aso ia Bi
A sutfruticose plant with purple flowers.—the Ram Ghaut. (Mr, Law.)
380. D, Trirtorum. w. & 4. 706. Burm. Zey. t. 54. f..1 and 2. Hedysa-
rum reptans. Rex. Flera. 3. p. 354. .
A procumbent, diffuse plant, with trifoliate leaves.—common in the rains,
195. HEDYSARUM. nc. Diadelphia Decandria.
Hedys—sweet, aroma— perfume.
38f. H. Gissoni. a.
Herbaceous; stem round, slightly
furrowed; leaves simple, alternate; flowers
axillary, 2 or more on a common
peduncle; legume jointed; covered with
bristles, 2 seeded.—he margins of rivers and streams in the Meccan; the
roots appear to possess the same properties as the common liquorice, and
may form a good substitute. (Dr. Gibson, )
196. ALHAGI. Tourn. Diadelphia Decandria. —
The Arabic name altered. ;
382. A. Mavrorum, w, & 4. 714. Manna Hebraica. Don. Hedysarum al-
hagi. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 344.
Jowasseg—shrubby; leaves obovate; flowers purple, common in Guzerat
and S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.) native also of Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia
&c, The Hebrew or Persian Manna exudes from its leaves and branches, Inv
the hot season when almost all the smaller plants die, this sends forth leaves
and flowers. (Dr. Gibson.)
It is also found throughout Scinde. (Dr. Burnes. K. H.)
197. _ALYSICARPUS. pc. Diadelphia Decandria.
Alysis—a chain, Karpos—fruit; the legume is composed of several 1 seed-
ed joints. Z
383. A. NumMuLARIFOLIus. w. & A. 716. Burm. Zey. t. 49. f. 1.
A shrubby plant; common in cultivated places; flowers purple.
394. A. BupLeurIFoLIus. w. & a. 718. Hedysarum bupleurefolium. Rox.
Cor. t. 194. Bot. Mag. ¢,; 1722.
Suffruticose; leaves linear lanceolate, flowers red in terminal spikes.
Hare’s ear leaved Alysicarp.
385. A. STYRACIFOLIUS. w. & A, 720.
Shrubby; flowers in terminal spikes; red ; appear in September and October.
3386. A, BeELGAUMENsIS. Wight Icones. No. 5¢. 92.
A new species, discovered by Mr. Law on the Ram Ghaut; flowers in Sep-
tember.
Susp-Trise 4, VICIAE.,
198. CICER. Tourn. Diadelphia Decandria.
.
Kikus—strength; in allusion to the nourishing properties of the pulse.
The Roman Family of Ciceros probably derived their name from it. Gaert
t, 121, Lam. ¢. 632.
387. C. ARIETINUM. Ww. & A. 723. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 324. Bot. Mag, t. 2274,
Chickpea, Hurburree.—Chunna.—Gram.—extensively cultivated in some parts
ot the Deccan and Goozerat for feeding horses with.—Nothing looks more
beautiful than a luxuriant field in full blossom, glistening with dew.
Dr. Christie in Madras Journal of Science, No. 13. mentions that an acid
(oxalicacid,) exudes from all parts of the plant, which is collected by the Ryorts
and usedin their curries instead of vinegar,
199. ERVUML.L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Said to be derived from a Celtic word, signifying tilled land. Gaert. ¢. 151.
Lam. ¢. 634.
388. E. Lens. w. & aA, 724. Cicer lens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 324.
The Lentil or Mussoor:—commonly cultivated. It was known to the Greeks
by the name of Fhakos, and has been in estimation as a pulse ever since the
days of Esau. (See Genesis C. 25, v. 24. Septuagint Version.)
200. PISUM. L. Diadelphia Decandria.
From the Celtic, fora pea. Gaert. ¢. 152. Lam, ¢. 633.
389. P, SATIVUM: De. prod, 2.368.
Common pea;---cullivated in gardens, during the cold season. Its native coun-
ry is unknown.
pL Kool inthe Me fhe oa boty Ae pally hin lid
hong rt ‘ hing - Setdd G-/2 y/o
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201. LATHYRUS. L. Diadelphia Decandria.
La--thouros—impetuous: in reference to the exciting qualities of the seeds.
Tourn, t, 216.
390. L. Sativus. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 335, Bot. Mag. t. 115. ‘
Chickling vetch.—native of Spain, France and Italy;—commonly cultivated
in Guzerat where it is called Lang ;---it looks very pretty when in flower.
(Mr. Law.)
Sus-TRIBE 5. PHASEOLEAE.
202. ABRUS.L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Abros—soft, tender; in allusion to the delicate leaves. Gaert. ¢t. 151. Lam,
~
St. 608. f. 1.
VAD oe
¥
391. A. Precatorius, w, & «4. 726. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 39: Rumph, Amb. 5.
32, Guuja. Asiat. Res. 2. p. 154 and 499. Ainslie. Mat. Ind, 2. p. 79.
Goonch.—a very common twining plant with a woody stem; flowers at the
close of the rains. The bright red bead looking seeds, are used in the Bazar
as weights, under the name of Vahl,—A succedaneum for the common
liquorice. N
203. FLEMINGIA. Rox: Diadelphia Decandria.
Dr. Fleming, formerly Physician general in Bengal:
392. F. ProcumBens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 338.
Perenniai, procumbent.—-at Mahableshwar. (Dr. Gibson.)
393. F. Lineata. w. & A. 744. Burm. Ind. ¢. 53. f. 1.
Lespedeza lineata. Persoons Synop.—a.shrubby plant, common in Gooze-
rat. (Dr. Lush.)
394. F. STROBILIFERA. Ww. & A. 745. Hedysarum strobiliferum, and
H. bracteatum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 350. and 351. Linn, Flora. Zey. t. 3.
A shrubby plant;leaves simple: flowers December and January, in terminal
racemes; imbricated with large inflated kiduey-shaped bracts.—common on
the Ghauts and throughout the hilly parts of the Concan. It generally grows
in patches.
204. PHASEOLUS. t. Diadelphia Decandria.
_ Phaselus—a little boat; in allusion to a fancied likeness in the pods. Lam.
é. G10. Gaert. & 150.
395. P. VuLearis. w. & A. 746.
Freneh bean;—commonly cuttivated; India is said to be its native country.
396. P. Lunatus. w. & a. 749. P. rufus, Jacq. Hort. Vind. 1. t, 34.—Da-
pooree. (Dr. Lush.)
397, P. Rostratus. w. & a. 750. P. alatus. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 287. Rheed,
Mal. 8. ¢. 42. Wall, Pl. Asiat. Rar. t. 63. Wights Icones 2. ¢. 34.
Hullounda.—a perennial twining plant, with large violet or purple coloured:
flowers, which appear in the rains.—common throughont the Concans. The
natives eat the tuberous roots.
398, P. CARACALLA, Dc. prod. 2. p. 390. Bot. Rep. t. 34).
The Snail plunt.—has flowers much like the last species, intd. at Goa by the
Portuguese; in gardens Bombay, not common.
399. P. Trinervius. w. & a, 755. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 37.
A twining plant, with trifoliate, hairy leaves, of rather a hard texture; flowers
yellow; appear in August and September ; legume hairy.—common during
o
' the rains.
400. P. Munco. w. & a. 756. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 292. Rheed. Mal, 8. ¢. 50,
Ooreed. Moong. Oolundvo.—several varieties are commonly cultivated all
over the country. Itis a mostuseful plant to the natives, —
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401. P. Trivosus. w. & a. 760, Pluk. Alm, ¢. 120. Burm. Ind, t, 50. f. 1.
Ainslie, Mat. Ind. 2. p. 434.
Flowérs small, yellow; in heads.—common in the Deccan. (Dr, Lush.)
402. P. AconitiroLius. w, & a. 76). Rox, Flora. 3. p, 299. Jacq. Obs.
3, t. 52.
Mut.—cultivated in the Deccan !and Goozerat.
403. P. :
A species on the Ram Ghaut, with large flowers. (Mr. Law.)
404. P, Hirtus. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 254.
Flowers purple, fragrant. intd, by N.
205. SOJA,w. & a. Diadelphia Decandria.
Sooja—name of a Chinese sauce prepared from the seeds.
405. S. Hispipa. w. & A. 762. Dolichos soja, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 314. Jacq.
Ic. Rar. t. 145.
An annual, hairy plant; flowers small, ofa reddish purple; in gardens. Ia
Japan the seeds are called Miso, and are commonly eaten in soups. (Don.)
206. DOLICHOS. 1, Diadelphia Decandria.
Greek, for long,-tedious: (Odys.) name given in allusion to the habit of the
plants, sending forth long shoots. Gaert. ¢. 150. Lam. ¢. 610.
406. D. Unirtorus. w.& A. 766. Pluk. ¢. 213. f. 4.—D. biflorus. Rox.
Flora. 3. p, 313.
Kooltee.—cultivated in the Deccan. (Dr. Lush.)
407. D. Fatcatus.w. § A. 768. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 311. +
Flowers ofa blueish purple colour, appear in the cold weather.—in hedges
&c. common.
408. D. Sinewsts. w, & A. 771. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 184. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢.
41. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2232. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 302,
Suffeed lobeh. Hurreu lobeh, C houlee.—commonly cultivated.
207. LABLAB. w. & a. 2 Eee Decandria.
Gaert. ¢, 150.
Said to be the Arabic name for Convolvulus, with which this genus has no af-
finity whatever, except in its twining habit.
409. L. Vuuearis. w. & A, 772.—Dolichos lablab. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 305.
Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢, 136. 137, 141: Bot. Mag. ¢. 896. Wight’s Icones. Part. 3.
t. 57,
Saim ka puttee.—commonly cultivated. There are several varieties,
208. PSOPHOCARPUS. Neck. Diadelphia Decandria.
Psophos—a sound, and Karpos, fruit;—the seeds rattle in the pods when
shaken.
410. P. TreTraconoLopus. w. & A. 776. Dolichos tetragonolobus. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 305. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 133.
Chandaree, Charputtee, Chevaux de Frize- Bean, so named from the pods
having 4 membranaceous angles, with jagged edges. In the Mauritius where
it is indegenous, it is called Pois ‘carré.—commonly cultivated in gardens and
used like French-beans.
209. CANAVALIA. w. & A. Diadelphia Decandria.
The Malabar name of one of the species.
411. CC. GuapiaTA. w. & a.'777. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 44. C. ensiformis. Don’s,
syst. 2, p. 363. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢.135, f. 1. Dolichos gladiatus, Rox, Flora,
3. p. 300,
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Commonly cultivated. There are varieties with red and white flowers.
The half grown pods are eaten like French-beans.
412, C. Virnosa. w. & 4.778. Rheed, Mal. 8. ¢, 45. Dolichos virosus. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 301.
Biennial, twining; flowers large, of a beautiful colour, between rose and
purple —common in hedges and jungles; in flower a great part of the year.
It is reckoned a poisonous plant.
“413. C Ostustro.ia. w. & A. 780. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 48. Pluk. t. 51. f. 2,
Dolichos rotundifolius, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 302.—the Concans.
210. MUCUNA. w. & A. Diadelphia_Decandria.
The Brazil name of one of the species.
414. M. Monosperma.w. & a 781. Wight’s Icones, Part 2. t. 35. Carpo
pogon monospermum. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 283.
A large perennial twining plant; produces the Brahminee vegetable called
Negro Bean. (Dr. Lush.)
415. M-Arropurpurega. w. & A. 782, Carpopogon atropurpureum. Rox
Flora. 3. p> 287.
Legume curiously plaited; armed with stinging hairs.—S, Concan. N.
416, M. Gieanrea. w. & A. 783. Rheed, Mal. 8, ¢. 36. Carpopogon gigan-
~.. teum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 286. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 6.
- A large perennial twining plant with sulphur coloured flowers, in pendu-
<;* lous umbels;--the Concans. N.
—~— 417. M. Prorita. w. & a. 785. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢, 35. Rumph. Amb. 5-
\. t. 142. Carpopogon pruriens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 283. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 93.
Cowitch.—anonual, twining, wiih pendulous racemes of dark coloured
flowers, which appear in the rains. Pod shape of the letter 5, clothed with
stinging hairs: One of the commonest plants in hedges atid jungly tracts
during the rains.
418. M. Gipsonn. G.--Scandent; flowers deep blue, in racemes going off at
right angles to the stem.—On the road between Trimbuck and Wadewara.
(Dr. Gibson.)
211. PACHYRRHIZUS. Rich. Diadelphia Decandria.
Pachys-—thick, and rhize, a root: in allusion tothe thick tuberous roots
ef the plants.
419. P. AncuLatus, w. & A. 774. Dolichos bulbosus, Rox, Flora. 3. p.
309. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 132. Pluk Alm. ¢. 52. f. 4.
A twining plant; flowers of a beautiful blue violet colour; m long axillary
racemes.
212. CAJANUS. pe. Diadelphia Decandria.
Amboina name, Catjang.— Lam. ¢. 615.
— 420. C. Inpicus. w. &. A.789. Cytisus cajan. Rox. Flora. 3. p.325. Rheed.
Mal. 6. ¢. 18,
The Pigeon Pea, Toor, Dhal.—a shrub; leaves trifoliate, flowers yellow —
commonly cultivated; the seeds are generally sown in rows among different
kinds of grain. In the West Indies it is used as a fence for Sugar planta-
tions. face
213, ATYLOSIA. w. & a. Decandria Monogynia.
421. A. Law. Wight’s Icones. No. 5. ¢. 93.
Ran-toor—a shrubby plant with trifoliate leaves, and small yellow flowers,
—common at Mahableshwar, and along the line of Ghauts.
So Ge ee EO Ne ae Ae
4-2 oO oN — t y
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214. CYLISTA. w. & a. Diadelphia Decandria.
Kylix,—a calyx; in allusion to the large searious calyx.
422. C. Scariosa. w. & 4.796. Rox. Cor. t,92, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 320.
Ranguera,—perennial, twining plant, with woody stems;---flowers Decem-
ber and February; yellow; almost hid in the large curious shaped calyx ---
common on the Ghauts and hilly parts of the Coucan_---grows abundantly in
Kennery Jungles, Salsette.
423. C. Tomentosa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 319, Rox. Cor. t. 221.
Cyanospermum tomeutosum. w. & A. 797, intd. by N. from Bengal.
215. ERYTHRINA. L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Brythros--red; the flowers are of a very brilliant red colour, and the name
is given par excellence, on this account. Lam. ¢. 608.
424, E. Inpica. w. & a. 798. Rox. Flora.3. p. 249. Rheed. Mal. 6, t. 7.
Rumph. Amb. 2. ¢.76.
Kuara?—Bruce’s Travels. 7. ¢. 19. Wight’s Icones. part 3. ¢. 58.
Pangara.— Indian Coral tree middle sized tree, trunk and branches
armed with black prickles; leaves ternate, deciduous after the rains. Flowers
in March and April; in terminal horizontal racemes; ofa bright scarlet colour.
In the Deccan this tree is generally used as a prop for Vines.--It grows
common throughout the Concans.
Bruce says, the seeds of kuara, which is perhaps identical, have been used.
from the earliest ages as a weight for gold --hence ‘‘ Carat.”
“Thou best of gold, art worst of zold;
Other, less fine in carat is more precious,”
Shakespeare.
425. E,SuBerosa. w.& A. 800. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 253.
A tree, with light coloured, deeply cracked, corky bark; flowers at the
same period with the last species.--pretty common in the Mahal districts
east of the Ghauts,--in Goozerat. (Ur. Gibson.) Kandesh. (Lt. Auld.)
426. E. Srricra. w. § a. 799. Rox. Flora, 3. p, 251.—a tree, completely
armed with strong prickies; trunk brauches, and leaves --Elephanta_--on the
Ghauts,--not very common,
SuB-TrIBE 6. DALBERGEAE.-
216. BUTEA. Rox. Diadelphia Decandria.
John, Earl of Bute,---a Patron of Botany.
| 427. B. Fronposa. w, & a. 802, Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 16 and. 17. Rox. Cor. ¢.
21. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 244. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 336.
Erythrina monosperma, Lam. Ency. Meth.
Pullus.—Kakria, Guz. also called Bastard Teak;—a large tree, flowers in
February and March; in large axillary and terminal racemes, closely clus-
tered; of a beautiful deep, red, shaded with orange, downy, they are used.
to dye with, and also applied as a discutient to indolent tumours; a powder
prepared from them enters into the composition of ‘‘ Goolal.”
Common both in the Concans, Kandesh and Goozerat; itis one of the
few trees which thrives on black soil. (Dr. Gibson.)
Palasi_—Asiat. Res, 3. p. 469. and 4. p. 229.-—a venerable and holy tree;
gave its name to the celebrated plain of “Plassey” in Bengal.
428. B. Parvirtora. w. & a. 804. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 248.
A large scandent shrub, running over high trees; flowers small white--Hilly
parts of the Concan;—not common. One grows over the Well at the bottom
of the Nagotnah kind. When out of flower it much resembles B. superba,
Rox. Cor. 1, ¢. 22. 5
UN. LA Nlabiake Gy with the Utuded mah berg
tua Ub Srratt lugs t heer. Ve lume fedico led, fe
Ge pie Bias Apey Corliaele LA the Koel 2 fot.
ane, Cus fd ate ends op Se
he le uae aha [lias Ce Seat b- r abliny
Sheer er th flue
5 0. (tat sebranucecad lrtl tue Sted 4 life
4 ine es pure y Crinate, Mauing aye Lhe hb, As
: ro ta 2 Ae fad af led Le ris alas 4
pent: iar ee XO Ge tuddhasflnucas ber.
| i, tuck. Pit ip eee di out df Y Cyne
frat 4 (mete Cfprched sneorth PR why | at
Osh Gl. cat ta bh hele: Mone. Stn flo Ge oleh.
AG. lat athiform , Mou Wey Saat f. diy tine Chhifole Call,
30 H. mmytane of base white t fle Cal. furyfhe. Banner brad
CHAM Y AL Wy cob MED lu llo Ae, atte furcog i. Le Maney tially forms
ANC bs tansraalt- ylaloned log nie bu-ahé. Crrfuressed.
(tolled, deed thee all, Loe
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429. B. GiBsonil. G.
Tewees —a tree; leaves ternate, flowers small white, something like those
of the Karunj.—common in the Buglana Jingles, ana about Jooneer; car-
penters prefer it to all other woods, for works requiring toughness of fibre;
as shafts for gigs &c. Afew trees grow near Yelloo, on the road between
Poona and Mahableshwur.
217. PONGAMITA. Lam. Diadelphia Decandria.
Pongam—the Malabar name. Lam. ¢. 603.
430, P. GiaBra. w. & A. 805. Rheed. Mal. 6. t. 3. Dalbergia arborea.
* Willd. Galedupa Indica. Rox. Flora. 3 p, 239. Asiat. Res, 4. p. 300, Wight’s
“ss. Icones, Part 3. ¢.59. Ainslie Mat, Ind. 2, p. 332.
j= Iarunj —a large tree with light green foliage like the Beech. Flowers in
April and May. Oilis made from the seeds;—very common throughout the
Concans; also near rivers in the Deccan, (Dr. Gibson.)
> Buchanan calls it Robinia mitis, and says, it flourishes equally on the
» arid hills of the Carnatic, and the muddy banks of the Ganges.
431. P.Uxicinosa. w. & A. 807. Galedupa uliginosa. Rox. Flora. 3. p,
243. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 46.
A twining shrub with rather pretty rose coloured flowers, in axillary ra-
cemes_ — the sea shores on the verge of high water mark —near the ‘* Wil-
derness,” Bombay,—east side of Neats Tongue, Salsette.
218. DALBERGIA.L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Dalbergh.—a Swedish Botanist.
432. D. Scanpens, w. & 4.812. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢, 22. Rox. Cor. ¢. 19.
t 192 2. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 232. ,
A very beautiful scandent shrub, with dark green polished leaves, and long
drooping racemes of light rose coloured flowers;—they appear in the rains;
this shrub is well adapted for covering trellises; it looks pretty at all times ——
common throughout the jungly tracts of the Concan; also in the Mawul dis-
, tricts. (Dr. Gibson.)
' 433. D. Sissoo. w. & A. 813. Rox. Flora. 3. p.223.
eNS = : . *
» . Stssoo tree,—common in Kennery Jungles.--hills about Nagotnah,--in G oo-
‘, zerat. (Dr, Gibson.)
is)
434. D. LatiroLiA, w. & A. 814. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 221. Rox. Cor. ¢. 113.
The Blackwood tree, used for making furniture. --S. Concan.--hanks of the
Kalinadi river, S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.)
435. D.VouusiLis, w, & A. 818. Rox. Flora. 3, p. 231. Rox. Cor. ¢. 191.
Scandent shrub --hills about Nagotnah.--The plant here referred to, requires
eXamination.
436. D, Panicuuata. w. & 4.819. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 227. Rox, Cor, t. 114.
Passee.--alarge and useful tree; pretty common in the Mawul districts, above
the Ghauts, (Dr. Gibson.) :
437. D, Fronposa? w. &.A. 820. Rox. Flora. 3, p. 266--a tree; onthe
Ghauts, has somewhat lance shaped leafets like Rheede’s Figure of D. sean-
dens; legume thin; 2 seeded.--the Lulling pass, Kandesh, (Dr. Gibson.)
438. D. SymMpaTuetica. N.
Ana Mullu--Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 40.
Pentgool, or Pendkool.—a very large scandent shrub, running over high
trees; the trank is arraed with strong blunt thorns, growing in clusters, from
6 to 10 inches long, and sometimes beautifully curved;—the foliage resembles
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that ofthe Tamtrind tree.—Commonon the Ghauts: when no support is near,
it formsa large straggling shrub. —Flowersiv Febraary aud March
Some very large plants of it grow ina wooded ravine near Parr.
219, PTEROCARPUS, L. Diadelphia Decandria.
Pteron.—a wing —karpos—fruit; the fruit is girt round with a wing. Lam.
$, G02. Gaert. é. 156.
439, P.Marsupium. w. & a. 823. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 234, Rheed, Mal. 6 é. 23.
Rox. Cor. ¢. 116.
Bewba, Bia, or’ Beebla.—a trve with pinnate leaves and white flowers in ter-
minal panicles.—Common in some parts of the Concans.—Rajpeepla Jungles.
(Dr. Lush.)
The bark and leaves afford Gum kino, exported in considerable quautities
from Malabar, (Dr. Gibson.) The best Kino is obtained from the Nauclea
Gambir. N.
The Dragon’s blood tree of the West India Islands belongs to this genus.—
It is said also togrow on Socotra Island, but this is doubtful.
TRIBE 2. MIMOSEAE.
Sus-TrRIBE J. ACACIEAE.
990, ENTADA. w. & A. Polygamia Monoecia,
The Malabar name. D. C. Mem. Legum. 12,
440. E. PusartHa. w.& a. 826. Rheed. Mal.8. ¢. 32, 33 and 34, and 9. ¢,
77. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢.4. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p, 107—Mimosa scandens. Rox.
Flora. 2. p. 554. A cacia scandens. Willdenow.
Garbee, or Gardul.—an immense climbing shrub, running over the highest
trees, and forming elegaut festoons: legumes from 1 to 3 feet long, and 4 or 5
inches broad, formed ofa series of joints, each containing one seed.—Lanowlee
grove, near Kandalla.—along the range of Ghauts pretty common:—at Wan-
jura in Bamsari, one grows with a stem full Gfeetin circumference, and runs
over trees to a great distance. (Dr, Gibson. )
The seeds are used as an antifebrile medicine by the Ghaut people. (Dr.
Gibson.)
In Java and Sumatra they-are roasted aud eaten like chesnuts. (Rumphius.)
921. MIMOSA. w. &a. Polygamia Monoecia.
Mimos—a' mimic; in allusion to the sensitive properties of the leaves,
Gaert. ¢. 155.
441, M, Pupica. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 564. Bot. Rep. ¢. 544.—Lajuck or
Lajalu.
The sensitive plant; well named Aischynomene, by the Greeks—in gardens
common. :
442, M. Hamata. w. & a. 827.—an armed shrub with curved legumes, —
common about Surat, (Mr. Law.)
443. M. Rusricavuis. w. & a, 828.—M. Octandra. Rox, Flora. 2, p. 564.
Rox. Cor. ¢.200.—A large straggling shrub, well armed.—Malabar hill &c.
common; flowers in the rains; legumes prickly.
222. INGA. w. & A, Polygamia Monoecia.
The South American name of Ore of the species.
444, f£. Dutcis. w. & a. 829. Mimosa dulcis. Rox, Flora. 2. p, 556. Rox.
Cor. t. 99.
A large and handsome tree, with drooping branches, armed with short
straight thorns. Pods curiously twisted, filled with a sweet firm pulp, which
forms avery nourishing food.—common about Bombay, in Nesbit Lane &c.
probably introduced from the Eastern Islands, of which it is a native.
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445. I, Xytocarpa. w. & A. 831. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 543. Rox. Cor. 1, €.
400. Don’s. syss. 2. p. 363.
Jamba.—an unarmed tree; flowers in May.—Legumes falcate; very hard
and woody.—the hilly parts of the, Concan.—Parr Ghaut &c.—Roxburgh saya,
the timber is serviceable for ship building.
446. I. Bicemina. w. & a.833, Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 12. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 394,
Mimosa lucida. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 544.
A tree with bipinnate leaves and spirally twisted legumes .—the Concans. N.
223. PARKIA. Br. Monadelphia Decandria.
Mungo Park, the celebrated Traveller in Africa.
“447, QP. BIGLANDULOSA. w. & A. 865.
Chendoo-phool—A very elegant tree; the flower buds resemble balls of
red velvet; legumes filled with a farinaceous edible pulp, One tree grows
in the neighbourhood of Belgaum, which has probably been planted. (Mr.
Law.) in a garden at Kurmulla. (Dr. Gibson.)
The Nitta tree of Parks Travels, is a closely allied species, if not identical.
224. DESMANTHUS-:w. &a. Polygamia Monoecia.
Desme—a bundle—anthos—a flower; in reference to the mode of growth.
448. D, Natans. w. & A. 835. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 20. Rox. Cor. #. 119,
Mimosa natans. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 553:
Annual, aquatic, with jointed flexuose piped stems —Tanks throughout
‘the Concan. N.
449. D. Triquetrus. w. & A. 836. Mimosa triquetra. Rox. Flora, 2. p.
652, Pluk. t. 307.,f. 4.—biennial, prostrate plant,--common about Surat, (Mr.
Law.)
225. DICHROSTACHYS. pc. Polygamia Monoecia. »
Dis—two—chroma---a colour--the spikes of flowers are of two colours.
450. D, Crnerea. w. & a. 838. Mimosa cinerea. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 561.
Rox. Cor. ¢. 174. Burm. Zey. t¢. 2. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 458.
An armed shrub with flowers in cylindric spikes, one half of which is
yellow, the other white or rose coloured --Common on the sterile plains of
the Deccan;--flowers in the rains.--This is rather a pretty shrub.
226. ADENANTHERA. L. Decandria Monogynia.
Aden--a gland, and anther;--the anthers are tipped with deciduous glands.
Lam. t. 334. Gaert. ¢. 149.
451. A. Pavonina. w. & A, 839. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 370. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢,
14. Rumph. Amb. 3. ¢. 109.
An unarmed tree; flowers small white; in axillary and terminal racemes,--
The seeds are of a bright scarlet colour, and are worn by women as beads;
they are also used as weights;--the wood yields a dye which is used by the
Brahmins for marking their foreheads ‘‘Runjuna”:--(Dr. Gibson.) The late
Col. ,Hough’s garden, Colabah; Bycullah and Girgaum gardens.--grows wild
in some parts of Guzerat and Kandesh.
227. PROSOPIS. L. Polygamia Monoecia.
Prosopon--a mask--application of the name unknown--Lam. ¢. 340.
452. P. Spicicrra. w. &A. 840. Adenanthera aculeata. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 371.
Rox. Cor. ¢. 63.--Asiat. Res. 4. p. 405. ; :
A tree with bipinnate leaves; flowers in axillary spikes; small yellow;
pods round, pendulous, filled with a brown mealy substance like the Locust tree
of the Leyant—common in Guzerat, where it grows to a large size. (Mr. Law.)
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223, VACHELLIA. w. & a. Polygamia Monoecia.
The Revd. G. H. Vachell, residing in China.
453. V. Farnesiana. w. & a. 841. Pluk. ¢.73. f. 3. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 307.
Mimosa farnesiana. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 557.
A shrub with bipinnate leaves and turgid legumes, containing two rows of
seeds.—very common in the eastern parts of the Deccan; it exudes gum like
Acacia Arabica, (Dr. Gibson.) grows abundantly throughout Scinde. (Dr.
Burnes, K. H.)
229. ACACIA. w. & a. Polygamia Monoecia.
Akadzo—to sharpen; in allusion to many of the species being armed with
spines. Lam. ¢. 846.
454. A. CaTecuu. w. & a. 842. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 63. Mimosa catechu.
Rox. Flora. 2. p. 562.
Kair or Khadera.—a small armed tree, flowers in the rains; white; in long
axillary spikes.—common on the hills about Vear, Salsette; and in some parts
of the Northern Concan. tuiake
This and some other species or varieties furnish Kult or Terra Japo-
nica---An account by Major Mackintosh, of the Madras Army, of the curious
tribe of people called Kuttodrees, will be found in the Proceedings of the
Bombay Geographical Society, for May 1838.
' There is a variety or distinct species in Dapooree Garden with white bark,
and another with a narrow legume;—common in Kandesh.-( Dr. Gibson.)
455. A. Larronum. w. & A. 845. Mimosa latronum. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 559.
A shrub, armed with very large white thorns united at the base.---common
in the barren tracts of the Deccan.---Willdenow calls it “* frutex horridissi-
mus’’---the thorns entitle it to such distinction.
456. A. Mopes@a. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. ¢. 130.
A shrub.---Hort. Soc. garden, intd from Bengal. The foliage has some-
thing the appearance of that of the Horse Radish tree. ( Moringa.)
457. A. Stiputara, w. & A. 847. Mimosa stipulacea. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 549.
A tree, unarmed; has large semicordate stipules by which it may easily
be recognized; flowers in April and May, of a pink colour; rather pretty.---
common on the Ghauts, about Kandalla &c.
458. A. Amara? w, & a. 848. Mimosa amara. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 548. Rox.
Cor. ¢. 122.
A middle sized tree; unarmed;—common on the banks of the Krishna,
about Nalutwar. (Mr. Law.) ;
_ 459. A. Oporatissima. w. & a. 850. Mimosa odoratissima. Rox. Flora. 2.
p. 546, Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 5. Rox. Cor. ¢. 120. Pluk. ¢. 351. f. 1.
A tree, unarmed; flowers in May: legumes flat, thin, linear, with thickened
margins.—the Concans.‘
460. A. Speciosa. w. & a. 852. Mimosa serissa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 544. Jacq.
Ic. Rar. {. ¢. 198. Pluk. ¢. 331. f. 1.—Sassa.—Bruce’s Travels. 6. t¢. 4. & 5.
A common tree of rapid growth. Flowers in May; white; very fragrant.
It may easily be recognized by its long stamens.---it is identical with Lin-
naeu’s A. lebbeck, native of Egypt, which name it should bear. (Dr. Lush.)
Roxburgh says, the wood is much like that of J nga Xylocarpa, and equally
serviceable.
461. A.GLAuca. Sprengel. syst. 3. p. 139.
A tall erect growing unarmed shrub.---common in gardens, Bombay; it
possesses little beauty; spreads very fast, and is difficult to root out.
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462. A. Tomenrosa. w. & 4. 854. Mimosa tomentosa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 558.
Hewur.---an armed tree, legume thin, linear, foliate.---very Common in
Deccan and Kandesh Jungles, and always springing up in waste black soil.
(Dr. Gibson.) abundant in the Sholapore districts.---looks like a stunted
variety of the next species. (Mr. Law.)
463. A. Arasica. w. & 4. 858. Mimosa Arabica, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 557.
Rox. Cor. ¢. 149. Pluk. Alm. t. 221. f. 1. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 142,
Babool tree;---common in the Deccan, where it thrives equally well ona
black or red soil: Dr. Gibson some years ago suggested that plantations be
made of it in the bare waste parts of the Deccan, both with the view of econo-
mical purposes, and improving the climate. ‘It grows rapidly and requires no
water. When covered with mound heads of yellow flowers it is a very orna-
mental tree---Moore has happily introduced it inan Arabian scene.
‘* Our rocks are rough, but smiling there
The Acacia waves hee yellow hair
Lonely and sweet, nor lov’d the less
For flowering ina wilderness.”
Lalla Rookh.
There is a variety or distinct species in Kandesh called Ram Kanta---a
tall erect growing broom-like tree; and another in the Buglana districts
which abounds much more in gum than, the common Badool, and differs from
it in the form and colour of its “Jeoumes.
The seeds and pods of these “trees are of great value to the shepherd
in the hot season, as food for his flock, when grazing Is scarce, (Dr. Gibson.)
464. A. Leucopuiea. w. & a. 859. Mimosa leucophlea, Rox. Flora. 2. p.
558. Rox. Cor. ¢. 150.
A tree; armed. ---common in some parts of the S.M. Country, and in the
Sholapore districts between the Bheema and Krishna.---A spirituous liquor
is distilled from the bark, and in some places the trees are farmed on account
of Government, (Mr. Law.).
465. A, Pennata. w. & a. 860. Burm. Zey. 2. ¢. 1.
A straggling scandent species.--banks of the Gutpurpa, near Duddi. (Mr.
Law.)
466. A. ConcinnA.w. & A. 861. Mimosa concinna. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 565.
Burm. Zey. ¢.1. Pluk. ¢. 121. f.6. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 374.
Chicakai.—a large scandent shrub covered with prickles. ---The thick succu-
lent legumes are sold in the Bazar and asedassoap for washing the hair &c.
they are also used by the Hindoos for marking the forehead: - the leaves are
_ acid, and used in cookery instead of Tamarinds. N.
467. A. Inrsta. w. & A. 863. Mimosa intsia. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 565. Rheed
Mal. 6. ¢. 4. Pluk. ¢. 122. f. 2.
A large straggling shrub well armed with recurved prickles.--common on
the Ghauts and “throughout the jungly tracts of the Concan,
468. A. GIBSONII. G.
Keemjee.—au warmed tree with smooth white bark and red leafy legumes,
—flowers in October.--The Adjunta and Sautpoora hills; not common, (Dr.
Gibson.)
469. A,.————— ?—a middle sized unarmed tree, growing to the height of
about 20 feet; with very dark coloured bark; foliage like that of the Catechu;
deciduous in the cold weather; flowers like those of the Serissa; legume
broad leafy.— About Kundapore, and in Kandesh. (Dr, Gibson.)
470. A. 2—a shrub; stems red, armed with strong broad recurved
horns; flowers pink coloured, in globular heads: legume leafy, about 3 inches
60
¥Yong.--Very common in the Kandesh, and in the large inland Deccan Jungtes..
¢Dr. Gibson.)
471. A. Mucronata. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2747.—-a shrub with’ curious falcate
leaves.—Hort. Soc. garden, intd. by Mr. P. Scott, C. S. from N. S. Wales.
SUBTRIBE 2. CAESALPINEAE.
230. ARACHIS. t. Diadelphia Decandria.
Aracos—a name applied by Pliny toa plant which had neither stem nor
leaves;---applied here, in allusion to the strange circumstance of the fruit.
being borne under ground. Lam. ¢. 615. Gaert. ¢. 144.
472. A. Hypocea. w. & A. 866. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 280. Pluk. ¢. 60. f. 2.
Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 156. f. 2.
Velaiti- Moong.-- Boi- Moong.-- Earth-nut,--The legumes which are known.
by these names, grow under ground, and are commonly sold in the Bazars.
2931. GUILANDINA. pc. Decandria Monogynia.
Guilandinus---a Prussian Traveller. Lam. ¢. 336. Gaert. ¢. 148.
473. G. Bonpuc. w..& A. 867. Caesalpinia bonducella. Rox. Flora. 2. p:
357. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 22. Rumph. Amb. 5. #. 48. and 49. f. 1. Asiat. Res.
2. p. 351. 4. p. 276. and Ll. p. 159. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 135.
Sagur-gota:---a scandent well armed shrub; flowers yellow; appear in the
rains.---legumes ovate, covered with prickles. In Amboina Rumphius re-
marks, that it is called seit, a name. probably derived from the Hebrew
schuid, which signifies a bramble bush; perhaps both may be traced to the
Sanscrit.--Common in hedges and jungly tracts. The powdered seeds mixed
with pepper are an excellent and readily available febrifuge. (Dr. Gibson.).
232. GLEDITSCHIA. tL. Polygamia Dioecia.
Gleditsch—once a Berlin Professor. Lam. t. 857.
474. G. Sinensts. Dc. Prod. 2. p. 479. G. horrida. Willd. 4. p. 1098.
A tree, armed with strong branched thorns.—Dapooree, probably intd. from:
China, of which country it is a native.
233. CAESALPINIA, L, Diadelphia Decandria,
Caesalpinus—Physician to Pope Clement VIII. Lam. ¢. 335. Gaert. t. 144..
475. C, Panicutata, “w. & a, 869, Rox, Flora, 2. p, 364, Rheed, Mal.
6 t, 19. Wight’s Icones, Part 2. ¢ 36, Don’s syst. 2. 430. R
A scandent armed shrub, with fragrant yellow flowers —Banks of the Sa-
weetree, between Dasgaum and Mahar,
476. C, Sappan, w, & 4. 870, Rox, Flora. 2. p, 357, Rheed, Mal. 6. ¢. 2.
Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 16. Rumph, Amb. 4. ¢ 21, Don’s. syst. 2. p. 430.
Sappan wood.---a large armed shrub: flowers in terminal panicles; le-
gumes thick, woody,---In gardens Bombay and the Deccan, The wood is used
in dyeing red.
© 2.0477. C. Dicyna? w, & 4, 871, C. oleosperma? Rox. Flora, 2. p. 356,
~{, Wakeeree or Wamera.---a straggling somewhat scandent shrub; armed.
* Flowers in simple racemes, red and yellow; or very dark orange and yellow,
They appear in January and February; legumes oblong thick; much swelled
at the seeds ---Pretty common on the Ghauts; the flowers are beautiful and
entitle it to a place in gardens, Dr, Wight says, it is different from his C.
digyna, and thinks it will form the type of a new genus, (Mr. Law.)
478. C. MimosoipEs. w, & A. 872. C_simora. Rox. Flora, 2, p. 359- Rheed.
Mal 6.¢t. 8. Lam, t. 335. f 2. Don’s. syst: 2, p. 461.
3h
ee
234. Gf. vi a lgued fahraltele tte (lest,
el fect aw 4 Ltt We 1. Iug-
: fens uu Enon ek the fle. fede Mal
Loe eS baa Fa ee Matad.
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A scandent armed shrub, running over trees; flowers solitary, bright yellow;
Mahim wogds Bombay &c.
479. C. Asobd-ENsis. Vaupell. ‘
A thorny shrub, with kidney shaped pods;---grows on Mount Aboo, in
Guzerat, (Mr. Vaupell.)
480. C, Sepiaria. w. & A. 873. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 360. Wight’s Icones. part
2, tar
Chillur.— Mysore thorn.—A scandent, strongly armed shrub; flowers in
March and April; yellow.---Generally used as a fence in the Baghayat lands
of the Deccan. (Dr: Gibson.)---Hyder Alli surrounded fortified places with
it. It forms an almost impenetrable fence.
481. C. Nua. pc. Prod 2. p. 481. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 50. Don’s. syst. 2, p.
430. A thorny shrub flowers yellow in racemose panicles,
About Sanglee, inS. M. Country. (Dr. Lush-)
234. POINCIANA. L. Decandria Monogynia.
M. de Poinci---once Governor of the Antilles. Lam. ¢. 333. Gaert. ¢. 150.
~wowe 482. P. PULCHERRIMA. W.& A. 874. Rox. Flora. 2. p, 355.’Rheed. Mal.
6. t. |. Rumph. Amb. 4, ¢. 20. Bot. Mag. ¢. 995, Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 148.
Gool Mohur, Barbadoes flower fence.—Common in every garden.—At the
Caves of Ellora, but evidently planted.
483. P. Exata,.w. & A, 875. Rox. Flora. 2. p, 355. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 432,
A small unarmed tree, with large showy yellow flowers; petals fringed.—In
Goozerat. (Dr, Lush.) gardens, Kandesh. (Lieut. Auld.) One tree grows in the
square of the great temple at Fultun.(Dr. Gibson.) Can this be the Aonla of
Tod’s Rajhistan?
235. MEZONEURUM, w. & A. Diadelphia Decandria.
Mesos—the middle, newron—a nerve; in allusion to the joint of the pod
to which the seeds are attached, being expanded into a wing. .
484. M. CucuLvatom. w, & A. 876. Caesalpinia cucullata. Rox. Flora, 2.
p. 308,
Ragee.—A large, scandent, armed shrub, running over high trees.--flowers
in December and January; in racemes, of a greenish yellow colour.---Lanow-
lee grove, Kandalla; where it forms lovely festoons along with the Gardul. ( En-
tada pusaetha.)--Rayines about Parr, not common; the flowers are very orna-
meutal. Bi
236. PARKINSONIA, L. Decandria Monogynia.
Parkinson-—author of some Botanical Works, published at London in 17th
eentury. Lam, ¢. 336.
485. P. AcuLgeaTa w. & a. 878. Don’s syst. 2. p. 434.
A graceful looking shrub, with pretty yellow flowers, in loose, pendulous
racemes.---native of S. America, but now almost naturalized in India.---
common about Bombay; itseems well adapted for a hedge plant, and grows:
rapidly from seeds,
' 237. HARDWICKIA. Rox. Decandria Monogynia.
Major General T. Hardwicke, late of Bengal Establishment.
486. H. Binata. w. & a, 879. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 423. Rox. Cor. 3. t. 309:
Unjun.—a large tree with binate leaves; common in the Lulling Pass be-
tween Malligaum and Dhoolea. (Dr. Gibson and Lieut. Auld,) probably it
has some other name, as Unjun is generally applied to the Memecylon, a quite
different tree. j
238. JONESIA. Rox. Heptandria Monogynia.
Named in honour of the celebrated Sir W. Jones.
op CA, 4 spatteens boydev 0 bihula, bate lr
t/a Aa ‘Cone. ht Aurating sa?
es en
Ba) fi /
496. C. Froripa, w. & a. 893. Senna Sumatrana. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 347.
A handsome tree with bright yellow flowers;---in gardens, Bombay;— Bel-
gaum. (Mr. Law.) Dapooree and Hewra. (Dr. Gibson.) It is of very rapid.
growth, and was probably intd, from the Eastern Islands.
497. C. Griauca. w, & a. 895. Senna arborescens. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 345.
Rheed. Mal 6. ¢, 9. and 10.
A small tree, flowers very numereus, in axillary racemes; common in gar-
dens.
498. C. AurtcuLaTa, w. & 4. 898, Senna auriculata. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 349,
Pluk Alm. t.314. f. 4. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 31.
Turwar— Awul.—one of the commonest shrubs in India;— grows abundantly
in the sterile tracts of the Deccan and Goozerat.—It is of great importance
to the tanner, and to workers in Iron, who use the root in tempering iron with
steel (Dr. Gibson.) Another common use to which this plant is applied, is the
making of Datuns or native tooth brushes. For this purpose the branches
of it are esteemed preferable to those of any other plant. (Dr. Burn.)
~. 499. C, OcciDenTALis. w. & A. 899. Senna occidentalis, Rox. Flora. 2. p.
343. C, foetida. Rox, in E. 1. C’ Mus. Tab, 1419. Bot. Reg. ¢, 83,
Annual;—abundant every where in the rains, but particularly among rub-
bish in the neighbourhood of villages.—It covers the ruins of Aurungabad, and
has a most heavy, sickening smell; probably it is the cause of much sickuess.
500. C, Tora. w. & a. 900. Senna tora. Rox. Flora 2. p. 340. Rheed. Mal.
2. t. 53. Rumph, Amb. 5.¢. 97. f. 2. C.tora and C. tagera. Don’s syst, 2. p.
439,
Annual, common, in the rains,
239. CYNOMETRA. L, Decandria Monogynia,
Lam, #.331. Gaert. t. 156.
501. OC. CauLirtora. w. & a. 906. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 62,
A small tree with conjugate leaves, and reddish flowers, growing in clusters
from the trunk; bees are very fond of them. Legume thick, half orbicular;
sold in the markets of Amboina (‘‘ sine pudore’) under a strange name,
{ Rumphius,)—In gardens Bombay, not common.
502. C, Ramirtorna. w. & a. 907. Rheed. Mal. 4. #. 31. Rumph. Amb,
1, ¢. 63. Lam, Tlust. ¢.33). fi 1,
A shrub;—flowers from the branches among the leaves,---S. Concan. N.
240. HYMENAA. L, Decandria Monogynia.
Hymen---God of marriage.---in allusion to the twin leaflets, Lam. ¢. 330,
Gaert. ¢ 144, :
503, H. CoursariL. pc. Prod 2. p. 511. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 458.
Courbaril,---locust tree, native of S. America, intd. by N.
Gum anime, a fine transparent resin, exudes from the roots of this tree. It
makes the finest varnish known, superior even to the Chinese lac. ( Don.)
241. BAUHINIA.L. Decandria Monogynia.
Name by Plumier, inmemory of John and Caspar Bauhin, Botanists of
16th century,-Lam. ¢. 329.
Pas B, Acuminata. w, & 4. 910. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 324. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢.
Farek!---Bruce’s Travels. 7. t. 18, Don’s. syst. 2. p. 460.
A shrub, 6 or 10 feet high; flowers white, fragrant---In gardens common.
505. B. Tomenrosa, w. & a, 911. Rox. Flora. 2. p- 323. Pluk, ¢. 44. f. 6
Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 35. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 49, Don’s. syst. 2, p. 461. ae,
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A shrub, flowers of a pale sulphur colour.--In garders, Bombay; wild in the
Concans, N.
506. B. Racemosa. w. & a. 912. B. parviflora. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 323.
A small crooked tree with rigid branches;---the bark is used for making
matches;---common en the Ghauts and hilly parts of the Concan; flowers in
_ Apriland May, very small; white or yellowish.
507. B. Varrecata, w. & A, 913. B. candida. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 318. Rheed.
Mal. 1. ¢. 32. Rox. Flora. 2. p, 319.
Kana raj,or Kunchum—a tree with white or variegated flowers: appear
in April and May;—gardens Bombay; perhaps the Apta treeof the Concans
is identical. The flowers of this aud the next species are very beautiful.
508. B. Purpurea. w. & a. 915. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 320. B. triandra. Rox.
Flora, 2. p. 320. Rheed. Mal. 1, ¢. 33. Asiat, Res. 4. p. 273.
Dewa Kunchun.—a tree with fragrant flowers of a deep rose colour.—Gar-
dens Bombay; flowers at the beginning of the rains.
509. B. Vani. w. & a, 916. B. racemosa, \Rox. Flora.2. p., 325. Asiat.
Res. 12. p. 576. Vahl’s Symbols. ¢. 62. Don’s. syst, 2° p. 461.
Chamboolee or Chambuour--- An immense scandent shrub, running over high
trees;---leaves about a foot in breadth with rounded lobes; legumes pendu-
lous from 12 to 20 inches tong; covered with a brown velvet; down---the Tull
Ghaut; ravines at Kandalla, rare; in some parts ot India the leaves are used
for thatching houses.
. 610. B. Aneuina. w. & a. 917. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 328. Rheed. Mal, 8. ¢.
30 and 31. Rox. Cor. ¢. 285. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 462.
An extensive rambling shrub with flexuose compressed stems, and small
white flowers in terminal panicles--S. Concan, N.
511,. B. ScanpeEns. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 326. Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 29. Rumph.
Amb. 5. ¢. 1. B. lingua? Don’s. syst. 2. p. 462.
A pretty scandent shrub, with weak flexuose branches.---Parell garden;
grows wild in the Concans. N.
_ All the Bauhinias are very ornamental, and may be readily known by their
curious two-lobed leaves, like the Goat’s foot Convolvulus.
ORDER 5!. ROSACEAE. ve. Prod. 2. p. 525. -
THe Rose Trispe. Lind. nat, syst. p. 81.
242. RUBUS. v. Icosandria Polygynia.
Said to be derived from the Celtic for red. Lam. #. 441. Gaert. ¢. 73.
512. R. Lasiocarrus. w. & A. 920. R. albescens. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 519.
Rumph, Amb. 5. t. 47.f,4. Rees’: Cyclo. vol. 30.
Countiy Raspberry:—a shrubby somewhat scandent plant, armed with
curved prickles: leaves pitnate, hoary beneath.—Cultivated in Deccan gar-
dens, and at Mahableshwar: the fruit is of a dark colour, and very inferior
to the wild English raspberry.
513. -R. Rucosus. w. & A. 921. R. moluccanus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 518.
Rumph. Amb, 6: ¢. 47. f.2. Wall. Pl. As. rar.°3. ¢. 234. Don’s. syst. 2.
», 9490. and R. Moluccanus.—same page.
; A scandent, prickly shrub: leaves Shiple! cordate 3--5 lobed; downy, netted
and pitted beneath; flowers, small white; in terminal panicles; appear in
May; in aravine near Mahableshwur village,—rare.
243. FRAGARIA. L. Icosandria Polygynia. :
From fragrans:—in allusion to the grateful smell of the fruit. Gaert. t. 73.
flam. ¢. 442.
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wy aes Cae Coupee) Athiwminatt Imeorit It bey $64,
5]. (PIO Shhed. ht S$ £* Lhe buf fey. Pik = Mgt of lal, Opn whin,
0, Hom. ticserled wick the / ef, Hef, +} A Agh« File “jA, A turned
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Sty 5 ee Maple FA. beta, Wiel 6 er0n Vv Apel br felleitea in
hi oMned.. Nota. [! a tr thnks Cy feed. Mth Itnedp Come
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514. FB. Evarior? w. & a. 923. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 543.
The strawberry;—cultivated with success in the Deccan, and in Bombay
by Dr. Montifiore; but generally speaking, the table land of the Deccan
seems to suitit best; —it grows well also at Mahableshwur, and at Belgaum.
244. ROSA.L. Icosandria Polygynia-
From rhos, red;—Greek, rhodon. The rose;—a favorite flower, celebrated
in poetry, from the time of Anacreon, downwards. Gaert. t. 73. Lam. ¢t. 440.
515. R. Damascena. Don’s syst. 2. p. 571.
The Damask rose;—native of Syria, but commonly cultivated in Indiau
gardens. “‘ lam the rose of Sharon.” (Solomon’s Song.)
516. R.MicropHy ya. Don’s. syst. 2. p, 581. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3490.
Small leaved rose; flowers pale red; native of China; common in gardens.
517. R. Inpica. Don’s. syst, 2, p.581. R. semperflorens. Rox. Flora. 2, p.
5/4. Bot. Mag, t. 284. and 1762. re
The China rose, of which there are several varieties; common in every
garden, and in flower allthe year. It forms a pretty good edging for gar-
den walks, when neatly kept.
518. R. Sinica. Don’s. syst. 2. p, 584. R. triphylla? Rox. Flora, 2. p. 514,
Bot. Mag.t. 2847.
Scandent, with ternate leaves.— Dapooree, (Dr. Lush.)
519. R. MUuLTIFLORA. Don’s, syst. 2. p. 583. Bot. Mag. ¢, 1059.
Bramble flowered rose;—a scandent species, native of China and Japan.—
Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.)
520. R, GLANDULIFERA, Rox, Flora. 2. p. 515. c%
Shewatee Goolab;—white rose;—common in gardens at Belgaum, where it is
in flower all the year. (Mr. Law.)
~~ 521. R. Rusicinosa. Don’s, syst. 2. p. 577. English Botany. t. 991,
&s Sweet Brier;—Eglantine.—In gardens; a delicate plant in India.
a With fairest flowers,
Whilst summer lasis, and I live here, Fidele,
, I’ll sweeten thy sad grave; thou shalt not lack
The flower that’s like thy face, pale primrose; nor
The azured harebell like thy veins; no, nor
The leaf of Eglantine; whom not to slander,
Outsweetened not thy breath.”
Shakespeare, in Cymbeline.
522. R. Canina? Dons. syst. 2. p. 579.
The Dog or wilding Rose ‘‘ emblem of hope and love.’”’—(Sir W. Scott.)
grows on Mount Aboo, in Guzerat. (Mr, Vaupell.) Can this be ‘identical with
R. Leschenaultiana, found on the Neilgherries? Thespecies are distinct, but
this is a difficult genus, and from a casual observation, it is possible to con-
found the two.
245. ERIOBOTRYA, Lind. Icosandria Pentagynia.
Erion—wool, botrys—a bunch; in allusion to the flowers and fruit, which
are covered with a woolly kind of substance.
mS 523. E_ Japonica, w. & a. 931, Mespilus Japonica. Rox. Flora. 2. p- 510.
* Lindley in Linn. Trans. 13. p. 102, Bot. Reg. ¢. 365. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 371. f. 2.
2 Don’s, syst. 2. p. 602.
2 The Whampee or Loqgaut.—A Chinese fruit tree; leaves broad lanceolate,
~ wrinkled, serrate, woolly beneath; flowers in terminal, compound woolly race-
*, mes; they have the smell of hawthorn blossoms. In gardens Bombay; Dapoo-
~ ree, (Dr. Lush.) Little attention has hitherto been paid to its cultivation.
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246, PYRUS. L. Icosandria Pentagynia.
From the Celtic for a pear. Lam. t. 435.
524. P. Matus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 511. Don’s. syst. 2. p. 623.
The Apple tree;—in gardens Bombay and the Deccan. It becomes an
ever-green in Bombay, and when it.does bear fruit, itis of very inferior
quality; the Deccan suits better. The Ameers of Scinde cultivate it to a
considerable extent, but the fruit is.cf small size and paltry in appearance.
It sells in the Bazars at the rate of 400 for a rupee. (Dr. Burns, K. H.)
525, P. Cyponta, Rox. Flora, 2. p. 511.
The Quince tree;—intd. from Persia by N.
Quince seeds are imported in considerable quantities from Persia. They
abound in mucilage and are used medicinally by the natives in cases of in-
flamation of the throat &c. (Mr. Little.)
526. P. Tomenrtosa, Rox. Flora.2. p. 512, Cydonia vulgaris. Don’s. syst.
2.p.650.
Bengal Quince;— Dapooree, intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.)
247. CHRYSOBALANUS. L. Icosandria Monogynia.
Chrysos—gold, Balanos-—an acorn: in reference to the colour and form of
the fruit. Lam. ¢. 428.
627. C.Icaco. Don’s, syst. 2, p. 477. Jacq. Amer. t. 94.
The Coco Plum tree;—native of the West Indies; intd. by N.
248. PARINARIUM. Juss, Icosandria Monogynia.
Parinari—the Guiana name. Lam, ¢. 429. Aublet’s Guiana.
628. P. Excetsum? Don’s, syst. 2. p. 479.
A large tree; Goa;—where it is known by the name of Matomba.--Sir Roger
de Faria says, it was introduced by the Jesuits from Mozambique. The
fruit which ripens in December and January, resembles a large coarse grey
skinned plum, and is heid in considerable estimation at Goa. The tree
is not to be found in any other part of Western India,
249. AMYGDALUS. L. Icosandria Monogynia.
From Amysso—to fret or wound slightly; in allusion to the shell of the nut
having fissures. Gaert. ¢. 93. Lam. é. 430.
529. A Communis.fRox. Flora. 2. p. 500, Don’s. syst. 2, p- 482.
Buddam or Almond tree;—native of Persia;—iutd. by N.
530.
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79
617. T. Cusprpara. w. & a, 1092. T. Caudata, Willd. 4. p. GOO. Rheed.
Mal. 8, ¢. 16.
Perhaps a mere variety of the last.
618. T. Cucumirina. w. & 4. 1094. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 702. Pada valam.
Rheed. Mal. 8. ¢. 15. T. laciniosa. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 296.
Grows wild in hedges &c.—fruit somewhat oblong, 2 or 3 inches long and
1 to 14 in diameter.
619. T. Patmata. w. & A. 1095. Rox. Flora. 3. p.704. Modecca bracteata.
Lam. Ency, Meth. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 85.
Mukal, Koundul?—A large climbing plant with palmate leaves;—fruit glo-
bular, smooth, of a bright red colour; size of an orange.
In Jungles in the Concans and onthe Ghauts pretty common; at Mahablesh-
wur. (Dr. Murray.)
The root and stem is much esteemed in diseases of cattle, as inflamation
. of the lungs &c. (Dr. Gibson.)
295. CUCURBITA. L. Monoecia Monadelphia,
The Latin name. forthe Gourd;—Greek Kolokunthe. Gaert. 2. t. 88. Lam.
t. 790.
620. C. Maxima, w. & a. 1096. C. melopepo. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 719.
Rheed, Mal. 8. ¢. 2. Moris. Hist, 1. #28. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 145.
Squash Gourd,—fruit large, roundish, size of a Pumalo;—commonly culti-
vated.
621. C. Cirrutius. w, & a. 1098. Rox. Flora. 3. p.7!9. Ainslie. Mat, Ind.
1. p. 217. Anguria indica. Rumph, Amb. 5. ¢. 146, f. 1. Moris. Hist. 1. ¢. 6.
is (yee (pl Ec ae a Se a aa
Tarbooza.— Water Malon; extensively cultivated, and almost as much
prized in India as it is in Egypt, and the southern parts of Europe.
Probably it is the fruit Milton had in view, at the entertainment of the
Angel in Paradise.
‘© T will haste and from each bough and brake,
“* Each plantand juiciest gourd, will pluck such choice
“ To entertain our Angel guest:
Eve,in Book 5. Paradise Lost.
622. C. Ovirera. Don’s. syst.3. p.41. Dc. prod. 3. p. 317—C. pyriformis,
Lob. Hist. 367. f. 2. C. polymorpha pyridaris. Lam. Ency, Meth.
Vegetable Marrow;—reckoned one of the most nourishing and wholesome of
the tribe.
In gardens Bombay; not very common;—Intd. from the Cape Good Hope.
Itis indigenous about Astrachan.
296. TELFAIRIA. Hooker. Dioecia Pentandria.
In honor of the late well known Mr. Telfair, Superintendent of the
Royal garden at Mauritius.
623. T. Pepata. Bot. Mag. t. 2751 and 2752. Feuillia pedata. Bot. Mag.
t. 2681. Ampelosicyos scandens. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 39.
A large perennial plant, running over trees on the eastern coast of Africa,
and bearing a fruit 2 or 3 feet long; full of seeds, which yield oil equal to that
ef the finest olives. :
The flowersare very heautiful, and fringed as in the genus Trichosanthes.
Introduced at Bombay by Mr. Nimmo. This plant if the soil and climate
suit it, of which there is little doubt, may hereafter prove of great import-
ance to [ndia.
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ORDER 62. PAPAYACEA. w. & a. Prod. 1. p. 351.
THE Papaw Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p.191.
297. CARICA, Linn. Dioecia Decandria.
From Caria, in Asia minor, of which country it was erroneously supposed
tebea native. Lam. ¢. 821. Gaert. 2,é. 122.
624. C. Papaya. w. § a. 1099. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 824. Rumph. Amh. 1.
t. 50. Bot. Reg. ¢. 459. Bot. Mag. t. 2898 and 2899.
Papaja. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 15. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 343. Asiat, Res. 2. p.
162. Wernerian Trans. vol. 3.
The Papaw tree, common about every village; native of the banks ofthe
Mississipi.
On the West eet of Africa, the sickefiing smell emitted by the flowers,
is.considered the cause of much sickness.
ORDER 63. PASSIFLOREZ. w. &a. prod. 1. p. 352.
Tur PAssion-FLower Tribe. Lind. nat. syst. p, 148,
298. MODECCA. Rox, Monadelphia Pentandria.
The Malabar name adopted. Don’s, syst. 3. p. 58.
625. M. Tritopata? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 132. Rox. Cor. 3. t. 297.
M. Palmata? Wight’s. Prod. 1. p. 383. M. tuberosa? Rox, Flora. In, 3..p.
134. Rheed Mal. 8. £20821 22238
Koundul?--A large perennial plant, with 3 lobed and palmate leaves. Flowers
May and June; white. Fruit round, smooth; of a very beautiful bright scarlet:
colour; size ofan orange.—iirds seem to-he fond of the seeds, as the fruit
_ may frequently be seen halfeaten,—At Mahableshwer and along the Ghauts;
common.
The plant here referred to may perhaps prove to be the same with Rox-
burgh’s Trichosanthes palmata; the true Modecca of Rheede grows in great
abundance on the Periah Ghaut, Malabar. (Dr. Lush.) A root which seems
to belong to M, tuberosa, was lately discovered by Mr. Nimmoon Salsette.
299. PASSIFLORA. L. Monadelphia Pentandria.
Passio, and flos—Passion flower;—so named from a fancied resemblance
between the flowers and a crown of thorns;—in allusion to the Passion of
our Saviour. The name is said to have been first given by the Jesuits. Lam.
¢. 732, Gaert. 1. ¢, 60 and 2. ¢. 177.
‘926. P_, Laurirotra. prod, 3. p. 328. Plum. Amer. ¢. 80. Bot, Reg.
t. 13. Cav. Diss. 10. é. ont. Pluk, FUT PR aa GR ge
Laurel leaved Passion flower;—in gardens. It may easily be known by
its ovate oblong, entire, dark green leaves.
627. P. ALATO-C@RULEA, DC. prod. 3. p, 329, Bot. Beg. ¢. 848.
Leavessmooth cordate, 3 lobed; lobes entire: ovate, lanceolate. A hybrid
between P. coerulea, the father, and P. alata, the mother; ;--common in gardens.
628. P. Faripa. pc. prod. 3. p. 331, Cav. Diss. 10.¢. 289. Bot. Mag. ¢.
2619. Bot. Cab. ¢. 138. Bot. Reg. 321.
An annual hairy plant, with small flowers of little beauty; in gardens; not
‘common.
629. P. Serruata? pc. Prod. 3. p. 329. Jacq. Obs. 2. t. 46. f. 2
Perennial; leaves 3 lobed; middle lobe longer than the others; all slightly
serrate.—In gardens, common.
630. P. Minima. Dc. Prod 3. p. 325, Bot. Reg. ¢, 144, Jacq. Hort. Vind.
€. 20. Cav. Diss. 10. ¢. 266, Pluk. Alm. ¢. 210. f. 3
Leaves smooth, 5 nerved; 3 cleft; lobes ovate; Flowers small; intd. by N.
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ORDER 614. TURNERACE. Dou’s. syst. 3. p. 66.
Sa RONG TE L. Pentandria Trigynia.
An memory of Dr. Turner, Prebendary of York, and 7
nical Works. Gaert. ¢. 76. Lam. t. 212. : Oe SS ade se
ah T, Utmirotta. Don’s, syst. 3. p, 67. Var. Angustifolia. Bot. Mag, t.
i Bhinjera,--A very common herbaceous plant; in gardens; has yellow Cistus
ooking flowers, growing on the leaf-stalk;—about the size of those of the
Abai, or Linum trigynum.
ORDER 65. PORTULACEA. w.& A. prod. 1. p. 854.
Tue Pursvane TriBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 159.
on) TRIANTHEMA. tL, Decandria Monogynia.
reis —three, anthos—a flower; the flowers are usually disposed by t
Lam. ¢. 375. Gaert. t, 128. ee ee
632. T. Decanpra. w.& 4.1106. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 444. Pluk, ¢, 120. f. 3,
A common weed; particularly abundant in moist places.
302. PORTULACA. L. Decandria Monogynia,
Porto—to carry, lac—milk;—milky plants. Lam. ¢, 402. Gaert. ¢. 128.
633. P. Overacea. w.& A. 1107. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 463. Rheed. Mal. 10°
t. 36. Don’s. syst. 3. p.73,
An annual diffuse plant, with small wedge shaped fleshy leaves:—common
_ in moist places.
634, P, QuapRiFipA. w. & A. 1108. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 3),
Annual; A common weed during the rains; flowers small, yellow.
303. TALINUM, Juss. Dodecandria Monogynia.
Perhaps from thaleo —to grow green, flourish. Gaert. t. 128. Lam. ¢: 402.
635. T. Inpicum. w. &a. 1112. T. cuneifolium? Don’s. syst. 3. p. 77.
An erect growing, somewhat shrubby plant, with flat. fleshy, wedge shap-
ed leaves, and small reddish coloured flowers, in terminal panicles. Root-
_tuberose. In gardens Bombay; not common.
ORDER 66. PARONYCHIACEZ. w. & A. Prod.1. p. 357.
304. POLYCARPAA. Lam. Pentandria Monogynia.
Poly —many, and karpos—fruit. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 90.
636. P. Spapicea. w. & a. 1113. Rheed, Mal. 10. £. 66 and 67.—Suffru-
ticose: diffuse plant: —common.
ORDER 67. CRASSULACE. w. & a. Prod. 1. p. 309.
: Tue House-Leek Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 161.
305, KALANCHGE: Adans. Octandria Tetragynia.
The Chinese name of one of the species. Vereia. Bot. Rep. ¢. 21.
637. K. Laciniata. w, & A. 1120. Cotyledon laciniata. Rox. Flora. 2. p.
456. Planta anatas. Rumph. Amb, 5. ¢. 95. Hemasagara. Asiat. Res. 4. p, 284-
A suffruticose, fleshy plant, with pinnatifid, coarsely toothed leaves, and
pretty yellow flowers,
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Hills about Dharwar. (Dr. Lush.) Pandooghur Fort, near Wye. (Dr. Gib-
son.) Mr. Law mentions a plant on the hills about Badamee, which he
introduced in gardens at Belgaum. The lower leaves are pinnately trifo-
liate;—perhaps it may be a distinct species.
306. BRYOPHYLLUM. Salish. Octandria Tetragynia.
From bryo—to sprout, and phyllon—a leaf; young plants spring from the
edges of the leaves. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 109.
638. B.Carycinum. w. & a. 1121. Cotyledon rhizophylla. Rox. Flora-
2. p. 456, Bot. Mag. ¢. 1409. Calanchoe pinnata. Persoons Synop. 1. p. 446.
A fleshy, erect, suffruticose plant, with thick, opposite leaves, and very showy,
pendulous, yellowish red flowers, in large terminal, panicled cymes. They
come out in the cold season.
Common in gardens, Bombay; and throughout Giergaum woods; but pro-
bably planted. Grows wild in abundance, within 10 or 12 miles of Belgaum,
and also on the Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
ORDER 68. FICOIDE. w. & A. prod. |. p. 361.
THe Fic-MaricoLp TRIBE. Lind, nat. syst. p. 163.
307. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. L. Icosandria Tetragynia.
From mesembria—mid-day; in allusion to the time at which the flowers
usually expand. Gaert. ¢. 126. Lam. ¢. 438.
639. M, CurysTALuinu. De. prod. 3. p. 448: pc. Pl. Grass. t. 128,
The Ice plant;—in gardens, Bombay.
308. TETRAGONIA. L, Icosandria Trigynia.
Tetra—four, gonia—an angle; in allusion to the angled fruit of some of the .
species. Gaert. ¢. 127. Lam. ¢. 437.
640: T. Expansa. Dc, prod. 3. p. 452. Don’s. syst. 3.p. 151.
New Zealand Spinach.—A spreading herbaceous plant, with ovate rhom-
boid leaves.—In gardens Bombay, rare. It grows readily, and forms a much
better spinach than the Amarantheacee in common use among the natives.
309. GLINUS. tL, Dodecandria Pentagynia.
_ Lam. ¢, 413. Gaert. ¢, 130.
641. G. Lotorpes. w. & a, 1224. Burm. Ind. ¢. 36. f. 1, Flora. Graeca. ¢.
472. Don’s, syst. 3. p. 154.
An annual, procumbent plant, covered with a white woolly substance.—The
Deccan, (Dr. Gibson.) Bombay, common. It is also a native of North and
South America, Spain, Senegal, Egypt, &c.
ORDER 69. CACTEZ. pe. Prod. 3. p. 457.
Tue InpIAN-Fic Tripe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 55. —
310. CEREUS. pc. lcosandria Monogynia.
From cereus, pliant; in allusion to the pliant shoots of some of the species.
642. C. PENTAGONUS. DC. prod. 3. p. 468.
An erect plant; stems jointed, 5 angled; flowers large, white. In gardens;
Bombay &c.
643. C. GRANDIFLORUS. Dc. prod. 3. p. 468. Don's. syst. 3. p. 168.Bot.
Mag. ¢. 3381.
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Night blowing Cereus. A climbing plant; stems rooting, 5 or 6 angled: na-
tive of the West Indies. Intd. by N. The flowere are very showy, and sweet
scented.
644. C. TRIANGULARIS. DC. prod. 3. p. 468. Bot. Mag. t. 1884.
Strawberry-pear. Triangular Torch—thistle.
A creeping plant, with triangular stems, sending forth roots and adhering
to walls or any support near. Flowers in the rains: of a yellowish white
colour, with yellow authers; large and showy, but very short lived; they
blow during the night, and die away the following morning. —In gardens
Bombay and the Deccan.
645. C. Truncatus. Dc. prod. 3. p. 470. Bot. Mag. t. 2562. Bot. Reg. t.
696. Epiphyllum truncatum. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 171.
Asmall, but very beautiful plant; native of Brazil._—\ntd. by Mr. B. Noton
from England in 1836. The flowers appear during the cold season. They
are of a pretty red, or rose colour.
~~ 311. OPUNTIA. Tourn. Icosandria Monogynia.
From the town of Opus, where some species grow. Tourn. t. 122.
546. O. DILLENI. w. & a. 1127. Cactus indicus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 475.
Bot. Reg. ¢. 255. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 173.
The Prickly pear, or Nopal; commonly used as a hedge plant about Can-
tonments in the Deccan: it forms an iinpenetrable fence, but excludes air and
harbours venemous animals. Native of S. America.
Cultivators have an objection to it, as it spreads so wide, and impoverishes
land. (Dr. Gibson.)
647. O. CocHINILLIFERA. DC. prod. 3. p. 473. Bot. Rep. ¢. 533. Bot. Mag. ¢.
2741 and ¢. 2742. Don’s. syst. 3 p. 173. Dill. Elth. ¢. 297. f. 383.
In gardens Bombay. Native of the West Indies, where it is used to feed
the Cochineal insect.
312. PERESKIA. Plum. Icosandria Monogynia.
Named by Plumier, after Peiresk of Aix in Provence.
648. P. AcuLeaTa. DC. prod. 3. p. 474. Don’s. syst.3.p. 175,
Cactus Pereskii. Sprengel syst. 2. p. 498. Pluk. Alm. t. 215.7. 6. Dill. Hort,
t. 227. f. 294.
A scandent shrub, with smooth elliptic leaves, and thorns in their axils.
Flowers white; appear in the rains.
Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.) gardens, Bombay. It grows readily from cuttings,
andseems well adapted for a hedge plant.
ORDER 70, SAXIFRAGACEZ. vc. prod. 4. p. 1.
THE SAXIFRAGE TRIBE, Lind. nat. syst. p. 49.
313. NIMMONIA. Wight. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Named by Dr. Wight, of the Madras Med. Est. after Mr. Nimmo, “ the
acknowledged head of the Bombay corps botanique.”
649. N. Froripunpa. Wight, in Madras Journal of Science. No. 15. p.
31}. ¢. 20.
Herbaceous, glabrous, ramous plant, with coriaceous, alternate, sessile
leaves, and numerous small, red, heath-looking flowers.—Grows in patches,
on the bare rocky ground at Mahableshwur; flowering in January and
February. (Dr. Murray.)
314. HYDRANGEA. L, Decandria Trigynia.
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From hydor—water and aggeion—a vessel; in allusion to some of the species
growing in water; and from a fancied resemblance the capsule has to a cup.
Lam. t. 370. Gaert. t. 30. f. 7.
650. H. Horrensia. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 233, Primula mutabilis, Lour. Co-
chin, China. Bot. Mag. ¢. 438.
The Chinese Guelder Rose.—Common Hydrangea.
A shrubby plant; flowers in corymbs; of various shades of rose colour. In
gardens iutd, from China, of which country, and Japan, it isa native.
ORDER 71. UMBELLIFER. pe. Prod. 4. p. 55.
Tue UMBELLIFEROUS TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 4.
315. HYDROCOTYLE. L. Pentandria Dyginia.
Hydor—water, Kotyle—a vessel; in allusion to the round, depressed leaves,
capable of holding water; like the beautiful Lady’s mantle ( Alchemilla.) of
England. Lam. ¢. 188. Gaert. ¢, 22.
651. H. Asiatica. w. & A. 1130. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 88. Rheed. Mal. 10.
8. 46. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 250.—herbaceous plant; grows in moist shady places.
316. APIUM, L. Pentandria Digynia,
From a Celtic name for water; in allusion to the place of growth.—Gaert.
t, 22. Lam. é. 196. ;
652. A. GRAVEOLENS. w. & A. 1135,—Celery;—in gardens,
653. A. PeTRosELINUM. Linn, Spec. 379. Petroselinum sativum. Don’s.
syst. 3. p. 279—Common Parsley;—cultivated in gardens.
317. PTYCHOTIS. w. & a, Pentandria Digynia,
Ptyche—a plait, ous,—an ear; the petals are plaited. Gaert. ¢. 85, Lam.
t. 198.
654. P. Asowan. w, & A. 1187. Ligusticum ajowan. Rox. Flora. 2p. 91.
Asiat. Res. 11. p, 170.—in Deccan gardens. (Dr. Lush.) :
The seeds have an aromatic smell, and warm pungent taste.—They are sold
in the Bazars, and used by the natives for culinary and medicinal purposes.
655. P. MOonTANA. G.
Bhaphallee.—An herbaceous plant, with a strong and rather agreeable
smell; flowers white; appear towards the close of the rains.---Common at
Kandalla.--Onthe Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
318. FOENICULUM. w, & A, Pentandria Digynia.
Latin name of fennel, Gaert. ¢. 23.
F. Vuteare. w. & A. 1145. Eng. Bot. ¢, 1208. Owa, Fennel;—in gardens.
319. PASTINACA. w. & a. Pentandria Digynia,
Latin name of a carrot. Lam. ¢. 206. Gaert. 1. ¢. 21.
656. P. Sativa. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 338, common Parsnip.—in gardens
Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
320. CUMINUM. L. Pentandria Digynia, Gaert. ¢. 23. Lam. ¢. 194,
657. C. Cyminum. w. & a. 1153. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 92.
Zeera.—Cultivated in gardens.
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321. DAUCUS, L. Pentandria Digynia. :
Daio—to make hot; in allusion to its supposed medicinal effects, Lam. ¢.
192. Gaert. ¢. 20.
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658. D. Carota. w. & A. 1154, Rox. Flora. 2. p, 90.
Gajur,—Carrol;—commonly cultivated; it forms a staple article of food in
the Eastern parts of the Deccan, during the cold season. (Dr, Gibson,)
322. CORIANDRUM. L. Pentandria Digynia.
Koris—a bug; in allusion to the smell of the leaves. Lam. ¢. 196. Gaert.
t, 22.
659. C. Sativum. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 94. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 382.
Dhunnea---Coriander; in gardens, the seeds are much used by the Mussel-
men in their curries.
‘ORDER 72. ARALIACE. pe. prod. 251.
Tue ARALIA Trise, Lind. nat. syst. p. 4.
323. PANAX. 1. Polygamia Dioecia.
Pan—all, and akos—a remedy; in allusion to the supposed medicinal qua-
lities. Lam. ¢. 860.
“660. P. CocHLeaTum. nc. prod. 4. p. 253. P. conchifolium, Rox. Flora. 2.
p.77. Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 31.
Shell--leaved Panax.--A shrub; 1n gardens; has simple, large concave leaves.
661. P.FRAGRANS. DC. prod. 4. p. 253. Hedera fragrans. Don.—A shrub,
with fragrant flowers in terminal panicles; native of Nepaul.—Dapooree,
intd. from Bengal. ( Dr. Lush.)
662. P. Fruricosum. w. & a. 1157. Rox. Flora, 2. p.76. Bot. Rep. ¢.
595, Rumph. Amb. 4. é. 33.
A shrub, with large supra-decompound leaves:—very common in gar
dens and flower pots about Bungalows. Itis easily propagated from cut-
tings.
663. P. Osrusum? nc. prod. 4. p. 254.Don’s. syst. 3. p. 386,
A shrub; in gardens, rare:--intd. from Java. ~
324, PARATROPIA. pvc. Pentandria Pentagynia.
Paratrope--a bending: in allusion to the bent petioles. Gaert. ¢, 178. Lam,
t. 217.
664. P. Venutosa, w. & A. 1163. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 28. Aralia digitata.
Rox. Flora. 2. p. 187. /
A small, tree with digitate leaves: in the late Col. Hough’s garden, Colaba,
ORDER 73. LORANTHACEZ.. pe. prod. 4, p. 277.
Tue MIsTLeToE TriBeE. Lind. nat. syst. p, 208.
325. VISCUM. L. Monoecia Tetrandria. Th
Viscus—bird-lime;—in allusion to the clammy nature of the berries. Gaert.
t. 27. Lam, t. 807. Don’s, syst. 3. p. 402,
665. V. ATTENUATUM? w. & a. 1174. V. opuntioides. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
764. Sloane Jam, Hist. 2 t. 201. f. 1?
Indian Mistletoe;--a leafless parasite, with flexile stems.—Common through-
out the Concans, and onthe Ghauts. It seems to grow indifferently on all
kinds of trees; only preferring the more aged, from their affording perhaps,
the more nourishment,—Parasites “‘ advance their pride against the power
that bred them.”
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It is interesting from its connection with the representative of the family
in England; (V, album, Eng. Bot. t, 1470.) which, according to Washington
Irving, still holds a place in Christmas festivities. (see Christmas Eve, in the
Scetch Book, Vol. 2.)
«« All your temples strow
With laurel green and sacred mistletoe.”
Z Gay.
The Druids held it sacred. (Henry’s Britain.)
666. V. WIGHTIANUM. w. & A. LI69.
Stem and branches round, jointed; leaves flat, obtuse, coriaceous;—common
on trees at Mahableshwur, towards the Rotunda Ghaut. ;
The plant here referred to, has something of the habit of a Loranthus.
326. LORANTHUS. t. Pentandria Monogynia,
Lorum—a thong—anthos—a flower; in allusion to the shape of the petals.
Lam. ¢. 258. Gaert. ¢. 27.
667. L. Osrusatus. w, & A. 1178.
Parasitic; leaves large; flowers in long racem es; appear in May,
Mahableshwur; the Rotunda Ghaut: &c. not common;—a very beautiful
species. One plant grows at the west entrance to the “‘Craig,” Mahableshwur.
668. lL. Lon:cErRoIpEs. w. & 4. 1180. Rheed. Mal. 7. é. 29,
On trees;—the Ghauts and jungly parts of the Concan.
669. L. BuDDLEIOIDEs. w. & A. 1133. L. Scurrula. Rox. Cor. ¢. 140. Rox.
Flora. 1. t. p. 550.
On Asana, and Kurmul trees, at Kandalla;—flowers February and March.
670. lL. Loncirtorus. w. & A, 1186. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 4. Rox. Flora.
2, p. 217. (Ed. Wall.) Rox. Cor. ¢. 139. L. bicolor. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 548.
A pretty plant, with honeysuckle—looking flowers;—common on mango
trees, Bombay, and throughout the Concans; flowers chiefly in March and
April.
671. L. AMPLEXIFOLIUS. W, & A. 1187.
Baingoolee;—flowers red, very showy;—appear in the cold season.—On
trees, Kandalla Ghaut.
672. L. Evasticus. w. & A. 1192. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢, 3. On trees; the
Concans.
673. L. Amputtaceus. Rox, Flora, 1. p. 552.—the Concans. N.
674, L. KAnNeELI, w. *& A. 1197. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 5.---the Concans-
675. L. Lacenirerus. Wight. Mss.
Leaves alternate, short petioled, veined;---flowers, in a curious, dull red,
bell-shaped involucre, which grows sessile on the branches; appear in the
rains.---This strange looking parasite is to be found on kanta koomla (Sidero-
xylon) trees at Kandalla.---It is by no means common,
33 ORDER 74. CAPRIFOLIACE. pe. Prod. 4. p. 321.
Tue Honeysucke TriBeE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 206.
327. LONICERA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Lonicer—A German Botanist of 16th century. Lam. ¢. 150.
676. L. SEMPERVIRENS. DC. prod. 4. p. 332, Bot. Mag. ¢. 781 and ¢. 1753.
Evergreen, or Trumpet Honeysuckle,---Native of North America; in gar-
dens, pretty common.
It is a very beautiful plant, with smooth, perfoliate leaves, glancous he-
neath; flowers scarlet outside, yellow within,
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677. _L. CHINENSIs? pc. prod. 4. p. 333. Bot. Cab. t. 1037. Bot. Reg. ¢. 712.
Parell garden &c,---flowers in the rains; of alight yellow colour, This plant
requires examination.
678. L. LescHenauLtu. w. & a. 1205. Rox. Flora. (Wallichs Ed.) 2. p.
178. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 447.
Leschenaults Honeysuckle; native of the Neilgherries;---a twining, villous
shrub,—In gardens at Belgaum, where it grows with great luxuriance, (Mr.
Law.
! “¢ Bid her steal into the pleached bower,
Where honey suckles, ripened by the sun,
Forbid the sun to enter.”’
Scene in Leonato’s garden, Much ado about Nothing.
The elegant Linnea borealis, noticed by Dr. Clarke in his travels in Swe-
den, belongs to this Tribe,
ORDER 7. RUBIACE. ve. prod. 4. p. 341.
TRIBE 1. CINCHONACEAE.
328. NAUCLEA.L, Pentandria Monogynia.
Naus---a ship, and kleio---to enclose; in allusion to the shape of the cap-
sules. Gaert. ¢. 30. Lam. ¢. 153. :
679. N. Parvirotta. w. & A. 1207. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 513. Rox. Cor. t. 52.
Kuddum.---A large tree; generally met with about villages throughout the
Concans;—common in the Mawul districts; the wood is much used for va-
rious purposes connected with gunnery, (Dr. Gibson.)
=
680. N.Corpiroita, w. & a. 1208. Rox Flora. 1. p. 514. Rox. Cor. t. 53.
Edoo, Eydee.---A middle sized tree, common throughout the Concans;—
the Bombay Carpenters use the wood for planking &c; but it is of a very in-
ferior description, and soon decays.
681. N, CapamBa. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 512. N. purpurea? w. &a. 1209.
Rheed, Mal. 3. ¢. 33. Linn. Trans. 15. p.90. Rumph. Amb. 3. €. 19. Asiat.
Res. 4. p. 257. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 467.
Nhew. Cuddam. Cadamba;—“ the holiest of Indian trees;” grows to a very
great size;—common ahout villages in the S. Concan. Some very stately
trees are to be found in a mango grove at Poladpore. The fruit is about
the size of a small orange, and is eaten by the natives.
Wight and Arnott in their Prodromus remark, that N.Cadamba is not
a native of the Peninsula. This is surely the tree.
329. HYMENODYCTION. pc, Pentandria Monogynia.
Hymen—a membrane, and dyction—a net; the seeds are girded by a
netted nembrane. Don’s. syst. 3 p. 481).
682. H. Excetsum, w. & a, 1211. Cinchona excelsa. Rox. Cor. t. 106.
Flora, 1. p. 529. Ainslie Mat. Ind, 2. p. 341. Wight’s Icones t. 79.
Kurdwah---Kurwah, Koodyee.—A tree, with small greenish flowers in ter-
minal panicles; the bark possesses the bitterness and astringency of Peru-
vian bark, and may prove an useful substitute;—commoa along the Ghauts;
flowers’in the rains.
683. H. THyrstrLorum. pbc. prod. 4. p. 358. Cinchona thyrsiflora, Rox.
Flora. 1. p: 530. Don’s. syst.3. p. 480.
Seereed. Kurwee;—a tree; flowers in July, in drooping thyrses; some
what resembling Panicum italicum. Salsette and Jowar Jungles. H. Slace-
dum, Wall. As. Pl. rar, 2. ¢, 188. is a closely allied species.
88
634. H.Osovarum. w. & a. £212. Rox, Flora 2. p. 153.(Wallict
Wight’s Icones Part.4 ¢. 30. Ben-teka. BORG allel wh le Be 8
Painority: Ben-teka. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 30. on Dr. Wight’s
_A large tree; leaves obovate, acuminate, smooth; flowers in the rains:
ee Ge a 2 pungentsmell, like that of strong vinegar,—The Ram
Buchanan Hamilton in his Commentary on the Hortus. Malabari
published in Linn. Trans. passesoverthe Ben-teka above referred a Soe
hinting, that he can find no notice taken of it, nor does he appear himeett As
have had any idea of what family it belonged to. Dr. Wight feels confident
that itis identical with his H. obovatum. (Wight Mss.)
There is a noble tree near the foot of Parr Ghaut, the seed-vessels of which
beara strong resemblance to the flowers of the Ben-teka. It flowersin March;
but its affinities have not yet beentraced. It seems altoxether !different
fromany thing in the known vegetable kingdom, and may prove the head of
a new and undiscovered family.—The natives call it “ Jungle Bendy,” but
it is far removed from the Malvaceae. 3
TrIBE 2. GARDENIACEAE.
$30. MUSSAENDA. Lt. Pentandria Monogynia.
the Ceylon name;—Gaert. t, 28. Lam, ¢. 157. Don’s, syst. 3 p. 489.
685. M. Fronposa. w.& a. 1215. Rox. Flora. 1, p. 557. Velilla. Rheed.
Mal. 2. t. 18. Rumph. Amb. 4. é, 51. Burm. Zey. ¢. 76.
Sarwud.--- Lanchout.--- Bhootease. A shrub; flowers in the rains; of a deep
golden colour. It is easily distinguished by the large white bractea-formed
leaf, growing out of the calyx.—In- gardens Bombay,—common on _ the
Ghauts:—the natives use it asa charm to drive away Demons. ae
331. GARDENIA. w.&A4, Pentandria Monogynia.
Dr. Garden—of Charleston, Carolina; a correspondent of Linnaeus, Lam.
t. 158. Gaert. t. 23, 177, 193, 194. Don’s.syst, 3. p. 496.
686. G. ENNEANDRA? W. & a. 1217. G. latifolia. Rox. Cor. t. 134.
Flora. |. p. 706. i
Pandroo.- - Papura.—Karinga.---A iree, unarmed; flowers large, white
fragrant; fruit round; size of an apple.---Parell garden;—near Nagotnah.---the
Tull-Ghaut.---Jamboseer, Guzerat. (Mr. Vaupell.) Perhaps the tree here re-
ferred to, is the G. latifolia of Wight; the fruit somewhat resembles that of
Careya arborea---Jungles in Kandesh, where it is called Tuindroo. (Lieut.
Auld.)
637. G. Latirouta. w. & a. 1218. Gaert. 3. t. 193. f. 3:
A tree; unarmed; leaves opposite, or in threes.--Fruit large round.---Dud-
di on the Gutpurba. (Mr. Law.)
688. G. Lucipa. w.& A. 1219. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 707. Pluk. t, 367. f. 1.
Decamalee.---A large shrub or small tree; in gardens, Bombay; grows
wild on Elephanta; Kennery Jungles; S, M. Country. (Mr. Law) Flowers in
June; pure white, fragrant;---It furnishes the gum called Decamalee.
639. G. Guumirera. w. & A. 1220. G. arborea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 708.
An unarmed tree, with resinous buds, like the last species.---Very common
about Duddi on the Gutpurba. (Mr. Law.)
690. G. Montana. w. & A. 1223. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 709.
A tree, with short rigid spines;---leaves obloag, with the margins reflexed;
almost sessile; fruit size of a chicken’s egg.---In the Ataveesy; rare. (Mr.
Law.)
691. G. Froripa. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 703. Rumph. Amb. 7. ¢. 14. f 2. Bot.
Mag. t. 2627 3349 and ¢. 1842. Don’s. syst, 3 p. 496.
VEO aes
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; tte lis tae
pa
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@undhe raja.---A small unarmed shrub, of slow growth.---In gardens; pro-
bably intd. from China;---flowers in the rains, pure white, and very fragrant.
332. RANDIA. w.& a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Dr. Rand—formerly of Chelsea Botanic garden. Lam. ¢. 156. Ceriscus.
Gaert. 1. 28.
/¥ 692. R. Dumetrorum. w. & A. 1224. Posoqueria dumetorum. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 713. Gardenia dumetorum. Rox. Cor. ¢. 136. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2.p. | _
185. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 500 Pluk. t. 98. f. 6. Lam, é. 156. f. 4.
Ghelah.---Gaerah.---Peiraloo.—A tall shrub, or small tree; armed; flowers : oN «i
white, changing to yellow; fragrant; fruit like acrab apple: used for poisoning ~
fish. Don. notices this, but he makes a mistake in saying the shrub is fre-
quent on the sea shore; (it rather affects hill tops) and also in saying that
Cocculus indicus does not grow in these parts. It does grow throughout the
Concans and Malabar, and is also used for poisoning fish——Very com-
mon at Mahableshwur. (Dr, Murray in Bombay Med. Trans. vol. 1.)—all
along the Ghauts; Kennery Jungles &c.—Guzerat. (Mr. Law.)
693. R. Unicinosa. w. & a. 1230. Posoqueria uliginosa. Rox. Flora. 1.
p- 712. Rox. Cor. é. 133. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 500.
A tall, armed shrub, with straight rigid, 4 sided branches; flowers in May;
white, fragrant; fruitsize of a small lemon,—By the banks of rivers in the
Concan.—S. M. Country: (Mr. Law.) flourishes in the Ataveesy, where the
Coolies roast and eat the fruit. (Dr. Gibson.)
694. R. Lonaispina. w. & A, 1227. Posoqueria Iongispina. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 716, Don’s. syst. 3. p. 501. t
A tree; armed with long, straight thorns; -~leaves deciduous in the cold wea-
ther; fruit size of a small wood apple. —Common in the Jungles of Kandesh;
—in the Ataveesy, rare. (Dr: Gibson.)
333, GRIFFITHIA. w, & a, Pentandria Monogynia.
Dr. Griffith, of the Madras medical establishment.
695. G. Fracrans. w, & A. 1235. Posoqueria fragrans. Rox. Flora. 1.
p’ 717. Ben-kara. Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 35. Rox. vor. ¢. 197. Stylocoryne mala-
barica. D. C. syst. 4. p. 377. Stylocoryne Pandaki? Don’s, syst. 3. p. 498.
An armed shrub, with white flowers in terminal corymbs; fruit red; size
of a pea.—S.Concan. N.
334. STYLOCORYNE. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Stylos—a style, koryne—a club; the style is club shaped,—Gaert. ¢. 197.
696. S. WesBerA. w. & A. 1236. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 23. Webera corymbosa.
Rox. Flora. 1. p, 696. Cupia corymbosa. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 506. Bot. Regt. ¢.
eS:
A large branched shrub, with small white flowers in terminal corymbs.—
S. Concan, N.—Goa Jungles. (Dr. Lush.)
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TRIBE 3. HEDYOTIDE. w. & A. p. 401.
335. WENDLANDTIA. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Wendland, a Botanist who wrote about the leafless Acacias of N.S.
Wales.
697. W. Norontana. w. & A. 1239. Cupia thyrsoidea. pc. Prod. 4. p. 394.
— Don's. syst. 3. p. 507,
A shrub; flowers in March; pure white, fragrant; in terminal panicles.—
banks of the Yena by the Wye road side, Mahableshwur; rare.—Dr. Wal-
lichs specimens (Cat. No. 2673.) were collected by Mr. B. Noton, on the Neil-
gherries; —Dou joins with it, Roxburgh’s Ivora congesta, but they are proba-
9G
bly very different plants. He also inserts the same plant under the name.
of Cupia thyrsoidea.
This is a very ornamental shrub when covered wiih a profusion of flowers.
336. DENTELLA. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
The segments of the corolla are furnished with small teeth. Lam. ¢. 118,
698. D, Rerens. w. & 4. 1246. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 532. Rheed. Mal. 9.
¢, 39. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢, 170. f. 4. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 524. a ec
Herbaceous plant-—common in Salsette &c.
337. HEDYOTIS. 1. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Hedys—sweet, ous--ear, the leaves of some species are ear—shaped. Gaert.
t. 30. Don’s. syst. 3. p, 524.
699. H. Lawson. w. & a. 1247. Rheed. Mal. 4. t. 57.
A shrubby plant.—the Concans. N.
700. H,. Rueeper. w. & 4. 1254. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 25. Burn. Zey. ¢.
108. f. 1,—herbaceous: common.
701. H. Auricurarta. w. & a. 1260. Rheed, Mal. 10. ¢. 32-—herbaceous:
common in the rains, Gaimaril. resorted to in diseases of cattle N.
702. H. UmMpBecuata. w. & A. 1263. Oldenlandia umbellata. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 421, Rox. Cor. é.3. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 529.
Indian Madder—A suffruticose plant.—common in the Concans. Root used
i dying red, purple, and brown orange.
703. H. BURMANNIANA, w. & A. 1270. Oldenlandia biflora. Rox. Flora. 1.
p-. 422. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 35.—common; annual,
704. H.HEYNEI. w. & A. 1273. Oldenlandia herbacea. Rox. Flora. 1. p.
424. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 23. common; annual.
TRIBE 4. GUETTARDACER, W. & A. p. 418.
338- MORINDA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Morus—indicus—Indian Mulberry.—Lam. ¢. 153. Gaert. ¢, 29.
705. M. Crirrtrotia. w. & A. 1286, Rox. Flora, 1. p. 541. Rheed. Mal.
1. ¢. 52. Rumph, Amb. 3. ¢..99. Don’s, syst. 3. p, 544.
Aal.—A small tree, common in Bombay; extensively cultivated in Kan-
desh, Berar, Surat, and about Punderpore in the Deccan: the roots are used
in dying. For a particular description, see Asiat. Res, 4. p. 38.—They are
prtly dug up the second year, and are in perfection the third. (Dr. Gibson.)
706. M. Tincroria. w. & A. 1287. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 543.
A small tree, common on Elephanta &c. probably itis the wild state of the
last species.
707. M. Exserta, w. & A. 1289. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 545.—a small tree:—
common in the Ataveesy Jungles. (Mr. Law.)
708. M. Tomentosa. w. & a. 1292. M. mudia. Hamilton in Linn.
Trans. 13. p. 536.—a shrub, young branches 4 angled—at a village below
- Poorundher Fort, in the Deecan. (Dr. Gibson.)
709. M. Umpetiata. w. & a. 1293. M. scandens. M. Tetrandra. Don’s.
syst. 3. p. 546. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 543. Rheed, Mal. 7. t. 27. A climbing shrub
—S. Concan, N.
339. VANGUERIA. w. & a. Pentandria Monogynia.
From the Madagascar naine. Lam. ¢. 159. Gaert. ¢. 193,
“710. V. Spinosa? Rox. Flora. 1. p. 586. V. Edulis. w, & a. 1294. Don’s.
syst, 3. Pp. 549.
0 dy, Cal, brvtkrd. Cov. Ufet: fu thafeed, Tahe lay tok Ue
fhe ua thr mete. Criny 2 elled. /deeded, latrivt Uber fern,
) dee ded . Poy try re es Cure b A harnashed littfoutfor.
pee Dy
Aloo,—A small tree, armed; flowers in January and February; fruit round
size of an apple, on long slender stalks;—it is eaten both raw and roasted,
_ but is far from being palatable. (Dr, Gibson.)--Common on the Ghauts and
throughout the Concan-—S, M. Country. (Mr. Law.) Kandesh. (Lieut. Auld.)
The tree here referred to is certainly the V. Edulis, aud is very common
ina wild state, on this side ef India. Roxburgh’s V. spinosa, may be different.
340. GUETTARDA. L, Pentandria Monogynia.
Guetturd—once a Member ef the Academy ef Science at Paris.
711. G, Speciosa. w. & a. 1295. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 686. Rheed. Mal. 4.
t. 47 and 48. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 550, .
A small tree, with large, white, fragrant flowers.—Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.)
341. HAMILTONIA. Rex. Pentandria Monogynia.
Mr. Hamilton—an American Betanist. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 554.
712. H. Mysorensis, w. & a.1298. Spermadictyon. Brown,
Geetsai.—A small erect growing shrub, with rigid branches;—flowers in
January and March; white;—generally found on the bare rocky parts of the
Ghauts, and on the spurs running eastward.—abundant on the Nauch Ghaut.
(Dr, Gibson.) Can. H. Suaveolens. Rox. Cor. 3. t2 236? be identical? They
iook much like each other.
TRIBE 5. PAEDERIER. W. & A, p. 425°
342. PAIDERIA. L. Pendandria Monogynia.
Paederos—an opal; in allusion to the transparent berries—Lam. t. 166.
Gaert.¢.195. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 561.
713. P. Fortipa. w.& a. 3300. Rex. Flora. 1. p. 683. Rumph. Amb.
5, t. 160. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 261.—a scandent shrub,—S. Concan. N. Roxburgh
says the Hiudoos nse the root as an emetic,
TRIBE 6. COFFEACEAE. Ww, & A. p. 425.
343, CANTHIUM. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Canti—the Malabar name. Gaert. t, 196. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 562,
714. C. Dipymum. w. & 4. 1301, Rox. Flora. 1. p. 535. Cupia cymo sa. De.
Gaert. Fruet. 3. ¢. 196. and 1. ¢. 26. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 507. who puts it down
as a species of Cupia not sufficiently knewn.
Mallea. Warsangee.—A large, elegant-lookiug shruh, with opposite shining
leathery leaves, frequently furnished with glands on the under side; flowers
in November and December; white, fragrant; in axillary cymes.—At Maha-
bleshwur.—common along the Ghauts;—it is well worthy of a place in
gardens.
715. C. ParvirLorum. w. & a. (303. Rox. Flora. |. p, 534. Rheed. Mal.
§. t. 36. Rox. Cor. t. 51. Pluk. ¢. 97. f. 4.
A thorny shrub;—the Keernee of Dr. Marshal’s Report on S. M. Country,
where it is common;—in hedges about Rosa, near Ellora Caves.
716. C. Raeeper. w. & a. 1304. Rheed, Mal. 5. ¢. 37.
A thorny shrub with small greenish flowers;—common in some party of the
Concan.—near Sewree Fort, Bombay.
344. IXORA. cL. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Origin of the name unknown.— Don assigns it to be the name of a Malabar
Idol.—See Asiat. Res. 4. p. 251. in contradiction—Gaert. t. 23.
717. I. Coccinga. w, & a. 1306. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 12. Wight. in Hooker’s
Bot, Misc. 3. t. 35. I. Grandiflora Don’s. syst, 3. p. 570. Bot. Reg, t. 154,
Pluk. Alm, t, 69. f. 2. Burm. Zey ¢. 57.
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j The flame of the woods. A pretty shrub, with bright scarlet flowers in term-
inal corymbs;—only to be met with in gardens about Bombay;— grows wild in
S.M. Country. (Mr. Law.)
718. I. Banpuuca. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 376. Schetti. Rheed, Mal. 2. ¢. 13.
Asiat. Res. 4. p. 250. Bot. Reg, t. 513.
Buckoolee, Jungle Geranium.—A spreading, bushy shrub; smaller than
the last species;—flowers of a scarlet or crimson colour; appear more or
less all the year;—common in Salsette; generally under the shade of other
bushes;—on the poor uncultivated land between Indapoor and Dasgaum, S.
Concan.—common. ; ;
719. 1. Srricta. w. & a. 1307. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 379. Bot. Mag. t. 169.
Rumph. Amb. 4. t. 47, Don’s. syst, 3, p. 571:
_ An erect growing shrub;—in gardens, Bombay.
720. I. Parvirtora. w. & a. 1314. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 383. Wight in Hoo-
kers Bot. Misc, t. 34. Vahls. Symbols. ¢. 52.
Raicoorah. Whorn, Gooavee-luckree, Torch tree.—A small erect growing
tree; flowers in February and March, in terminal panicles.—Elephanta;—
common on the Ghauts;—abundant in the Jungles about Nagpore;—the Dak
runners make torches of it.
721. {, Barpata? Rox. Flora. 1. p. 384. Rheed. Mal. 2. t. 14? Bot. Mag.
t. 2505. |
A shrub, flowers in the rains, pure white; in terminal panicles.—Sir R. de
Faria’s garden, Mazagaum.—This plantrequires examination.
All the Zxoras are very ornamental.
345, PAVETTA.L. Tetrandria Monogynia.
From the Malabar name. Gaert. t. 25. Don’s. syst 3. p. 574.
722, P. Inpica. w.& A. 1823. Ixora pavetta. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 386. Rheed.
Mal. 5. ¢t, 10. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p, 289.
Paput.—A shrub, 3 or 4 feet high; leaves deciduous in the cold weather;
flowers in April and May, white.—One of the commonest shrubs at Maha-
bleshwur.—along the Ghauts;—hills Salsette §c.
723. P. Roruiana. w.& A. 1826.
- A shrub,—Duddi on the banks of the, Gutpurba. (Mr. Law.)
724, P. LoNnGiFtora? DC, prod. 4.p. 491.
A. shrub, with smooth lanceolate leaves, and white flowers, which appear
in May.—Kandalla. (Dr. Lush.) perhapsitisa variety of P. tomentosa, N.
346. GRUMILEA. w.& A, Pentandria Monogynia.
Grumila.—a little heap; in allusion to the Albumen. Gaert. t. 28.
9725. G. Concersta? w. & A. 1330.—A shrub with smooth bark, broad obo-
vate, nerved leaves, and white scentless flowers, in terminal corymbs;—they
appear in February and March.—in the ravines at Mahableshwur, rare.—
This plant requires examination. g
347. PSYCHOTRIA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Psyche—life; in allusion to the medicinal properties of some of the species.
726. P.HersBaAceA. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 533.
Geophila reniformis. w. & a, 1343. Rheed. Mal. ¢. 21.—herbaceous plant.—
S. Concan. N. a. :
348. COFFEA. L, Pentandria Monogynia. ih
Caffce—a Province in Africa where it grows-—Lam, ¢. 160. Gaert. ¢. 25.
727. C. ARABICA- w. & A. 1339. Rox. Flora. 1. p.539. Bot. Mag. ¢, 1803,
Ainslie Mat. Ind, 1. p, 81, Wight’s Icones. part 3, ¢, 53.
420. Whe tae 7 fray ntat: Kacy Merry D9 teckel 2h
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93
Cawali. Boon Kawah. Kaphee.—Common Coffee shrub. —In gardens, Bom-
bay;--it thrives well in the light red soil of the Deccan, but has not yet
been cultivated to any extent,—Bacon says, *‘coffee comforteth the brain and
heart”—The Turks seem to be of his opinion.
TRIBE 7, SPERMACOCEAE. W. & A. p. 436.
349. SPERMACOCE, tL. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Sperma---seed--- ake—a_ point. Gaert. ¢. 25. Don’s. syst. 3. p.619.
728. S. Articutarts. w. & a. 1347. Rox, Flora. 1. p.372.—1 common
weed in gardens, during the rains.
729. S. Hisprpa, w. & a. 1348. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 373. Rheed. Mal, 9.
t. 76.—annual, common in the rains.
350. SERISSA.a.& a. Pentandria Monogynia.
Lam. ¢. 151. -
730. S. Fortipa. w. & A. 1356. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 579. Bot. Mag. t. 361—
a small shrub with shining myrtle-like leaves. —Dapooree, intd. from China,
(Dr. Lush.)
351. HYDROPHYLAX. x. Tetrandria Monogynia.,
Hydor---water---phyllux---a keeper; it grows by the sea side. Lam. ¢. 76,
Sarissus. Gaert. t. 25.
731. H, Maritima. w. & A. 1357. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 373. Rox. Cor, ¢,
233.—a creeping plant with lilac coloured flowers; —sea shore, Oorun.N,
352. RUBEA. L. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Rubus---red: in allusion to the dyeing properties of the roots, Lam. ¢t. 60.
732. R. Corpiroiia. w. & A. 1358. R. munjista. Rox. Flora. L. p. 374,
Asiat. Res, 11, p. 177. Pallas. Itin. 3. ¢. 50. f. 1. Ainslie Mat, Ind. 1. p. 202.
and 2. p. 182.
Indian Madder.—A perennial climbing plant, running over trees; leaves
4 fold, hispid;—common at Mahableshwur;—it bears a considerable resem-
blance to Galium aparine, or Goose grass of Englaud.
Madder is imported at Bombay from the Red Sea, but whether itis the
roots of this or a different remains to he determined.
7” ORDER 76. VALERIANE. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 665.
THe VALERIAN TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 197.
353. VALERIANA. L. Triandria Monogynia-
733. V. LESCHENAULTII? w, & A. 1363.
Herbaceous, erect, about a foot high,—Kandalla, in the rains; not common,
—the plant referred to requires examination, The spikenard of the ancients
belongs to this tribe,
354. CENTRANTHUS. pc. Monandria Monogynia.
Kenthron—A spur, anthos—a flower; the flowers are spurred.
734. C.Ruper. Dons. syst. 3. p. 672. Valeriana rubra. Lam. Eng. Bot.
t. 1532.
Annual; in gardens, not common. It is a native of the northern parta of
Africa;—also found on Mount Vesuvius, and in Lima.
94
°4 ORDER 77. DIPSACEA. Don's. syst. 3. p. 681.
THE Scaplous Tripe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 196.
ua
355. SCABIOSA. L. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Gaert. ¢. 86.
735. S. Arropurpurea. Don’s. syst. 3. p, 691. Bot. Mag. ¢..247. flowers
sweet scented, Herbaceous plant—Dapooree, intd. from the Cape: (Dr.
Lush.)
736. S.AFRICANA. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 692.
An Evergreen shrub, 3 or 4 feet high.—Dapooree, intd. from the Cape.
(Dr. Lush.) s
“y ORDER 78. COMPOSITZ. be. prod. 5. p. 1.
Sus-OrpDer 1. CICHORACEAE.
356, SONCHUS. L. Syugenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Altered from Somphos—soft, spongy: name given in allusion to the habit
of the plants. Tourn. ¢. 268. Gaert. ¢. 158. Lam. t. 649.
737. S. Otzraceus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 403. S. orixensis, Rox. Flora. 3.
p- 403. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 27. Eng. Bot. t. 843.
The Sow Thistle.---Annual; flowers yellow, terminal.—In Deccan gardens.
(Dr, Lush.) at Snrat N,
357. LACTUCA.1. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
From dac.—milk; the plant abounds in milky juice. Tourn. t, 267. Gaert.
t, 158. Lam. ¢. 649.
738. L. Sativa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 403. Blackwell ¢. 88.—Moris. Hist. 3.
Sage. 2:72 2°
Common Lettuee, Its’ milky juice yields a species of opium. N:
358. PRENANTHES. i. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Prenes---prostrate, (Acts 1. 18.) anthos—a flower; name givenin allusion
to the drooping flowers, or perhaps the creeping habitof the plant, Gaert.
t. 158.
739. P. Sarmentosa, Willd. 3. p. 1540. P. asplenifolia, Rox. Flora. 3.
p. 404. Lactucasarmentosa. Wight’s Cont, Ind. Bot. p. 27.
A common, slender, creeping plant, with small yellow flowers.--On the
Esplanade, Bombay &c. 4
359. CICHORIUM. t. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Said tobe an Egyptian name adopted by the Greeks. Lam. ¢. 658. Gaert.
2. t. 157.
740. C.Enpivia. Willd. 3. p. 1629.
Common #ndive:—in gardens, Bombay; Belgaum and Surat. (Mr, Law.)
360. HIERACIUM. Lt. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Mierax—a hawk; in allusion to the belief, that birds of prey made use
of the juice of these plants to strengthen their sight. Lam. ¢. 652. Gaert,
2. ¢. 158.
741. H. Aurantiacum? Willd. 3. p. 1569, Eng. Bot. ¢. 1469.
Orange Hawk weed.—In gardens Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
95
Sup-Onper 2. Carpuacnat.
Div. 1. CanpuackAgk VERAE.
361. SERRATULA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Diminutive of Serra—a saw; in allusion to the serrated leaves. Gaert. 2. f.
162. Lam. ¢. 666.
742. S. Inpica, Willd, 3. p. 1642. Tricholepis angustifolia. Wight’s Con.
Ind. Bot. p. 25.
Indian Suw-wort.—Inthe black cotton lands about Erroor in S, M. Coun-
try. Agrateful and agreeable bitter, partaking more of the qualities of
Succory than Chamomile. (Vr, Lush.) Salsette and Concans. N.
362. CYNARA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Said to be derived from kuon—a dog; trom the spines of the involucre being
thought to resemble dogs teeth. Lam. ¢. 663.
743. C. Scotymus. Willd. 3. p, 1691. C. cardunculus Sprengel syst. 3. p.
369. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 409. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. |. p. 22. Bot. Mag. t. 2862 and
t. 3241. :
Kingin, Artichoke; —of which the Cardoon is a variety.—Cultivated in
Deccan gardens.
Bacon says, ‘no herbs have curled leaves, but cabbage and cabbage lettuce;
none have double leaves, one belonging to the stalk, another to the fruit or
seed, but the Artichoke.” He could never have seen the Indian Mussaenda;
the strange looking, white, calycine leaves of which are eaten by the natives.
363. CARTHAMUS. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Said to be derived from an Arabic word, signifying to paint; in allusion to
the colouring matter obtained from the flowers. Tourn. t. 258. Gaert. 2. ¢.
161. Lam. ¢. 661,
744. C. Tinctorius. Rox. Flora 3. p. 409. Crocus indicus. Rumph. Amb.
5, t. 79. Bot, Reg. t. 170. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 364.
Koosumba, Saffiower,--Cultivated in various parts of the Deccan for the
use of Dyers, and for the oil obtained from the seeds;—also in Guzerat, to a
small extent. (Dr. Gibson.)
366. CENTAUREA, L. Syngenesia Polygamia Frustranea.
Named after the Centaur Chiron, who was skilled in medicinal herbs, and
is said to have used a species of Centaury in curing wounds. He is now in
the Zodiac, under the name of Sagittarius, Lam. ¢. 703.
745. C. Moscuara. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 444. Moris, Hist.°3.S. 7. t. 25. f, 5.
Shah-pusund.—sweet Sultan.—in gardens; flowers chiefly during the cold
seaaon.
746. C.Cyanus. Wild. 3. p. 2291. Eng. Bot. t. 277.
The Blue bottle.—in gardens Belgaum. (Mr, Law.)
?
Div. 2. Ecu!noPsEDEZ.
365. ECHINOPS. t. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata.
Echinos—a hedge-hog, and opsis—resemblance; in allusion to the bristly
heads of flowers, like hedge-hogs. Gaert. 2, ¢. 160. Tourn. t, 262. Lam. t. 719,
747. E. Ecutnatus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 447.
The Globe thistle—an annual, spreading plaat, much like the common this-
tle; with white flowers in globular spinous heads.—common in the Deccan.—
At Sidney Point, Mahableshwur.—S. M. Country.(Mr, Law.)
96
366. SPH HRANTHUS. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata,
From Sphaira—a globe, and antios-—a flower; the flowers are in globular
heads. Gaert. 2. ¢. 164. Lam. ¢. 718.
748. S. Motus. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 446. 8. hirtus. Wight. Con. Ind. Bot.
p- 11. Rheed. Mal. 10. t. 43. Burm. Zey. t. 94. f.3.S. Hirtus. and Mollis.
be. prod, 5. p* 369.
A very common plant on rice fields during the cold seasop:—Flowers
purple; in globular heads.
367. BLEPHARISPERMUM. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata.
Blepharis—the eye lashes and sperma seed.
749. B. SuBseEssi.t. Dc. prod. 5. p. 368.
A low shrubby plant,—common about Dharwar. (Mr. Law.)
368. ELEPHANTOPUS. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata.
Elephas—an elephant, and pous—a foot; in allusion to a fancied resem-
blance in the leaves. Gaert. 2. ¢. 165. Lam. ¢. 718.
750. E.Scaper. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 445. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 8. pe.
prod. 5.p. 86. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 17. Rheed. Mal. 10. t. 7, Pluk. Alin.
TOSS fica:
Herbaceous plant; leaves radical, spreading flat on the ground; stem erect,
from 6 to 12inches high, bearing pretty purple flowers.—Grows abundantly
in Mahim woods.—On Parell and Malabar hills, in shady places;—flowers
in the rains,
369. CESULIA. Rox. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata.
751. C. Axiiiarts. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 447. Rox. Cor. 1. t. 93. Bot. Rep. ¢.
431. pc. prod. 5. p. 482. Meyera orientalis. Sprengel syst. 3: p- 602.
Brown in Linn. Trans. 12, p. 94.
Annual, with alternate lanceolate leaves, and light purple flowers, sessile
in their axils.—Common on rice fields and other moist places, Bombay.
Flowers in September.
370. LAGASCA. Cav. Syngenesia Polygamia Segregata.
In honor of La Gasea, once a Professor of Botany at Madrid.
752. L. Mottis, pc. prod. 5. p. 91. Bot. Mag. t. 1804. Noccea mollis,
Tacq- Frag. t.13. |
Herbaceous plant, native of the West Indies.—Dapooree. intd. (Dr.
Lush.)
Div. 3. VERNONIACEAE.
371. VERNONIA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
in honor of Vernon, a Botanist and traveller in America,
753. WV. ARBOREA. DC. prod. 5.p. 22. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 434. Hamilton
in Linn. Trans. 14, p. 218. Conyza arborea, Wall. Cat.
A tall shrub, in gardens, Bombay; not common; probably intd. from
Bengal.
754. V. CINeRrea. De. prod. 5. p, 24. Serratula cizrerea. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
406. V. physalifolia. Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 6. Rheed, Mal. 10. t. 64.
Rumph. Amb.6.¢. 14. f. 1. Burm. Zey. t. 96. f- 1. Pluk. ¢.177. f. 2.
A common weed, during the rains.
755. V. ANTHELMINTICA. DC. prod. 5. p. 61, Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 7.
Serratula anthelmintica. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 405. Rheed. Mal. 2. t. 24. Hamil-
ton in Linn. Trans. 14. p. 214, Burm. Zey: t. 95, Ainslie, Mat. Ind, 2. p. 54.
97
An annual erect plant, grows in waste places, and flowers in the cold wea-
ther.
372. BLUMEA. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Named after Dr. Blume, an excellent botanist formerly resident in Java.
=« 756. B. Lacera. ve. prod. 5. p. 436. Conyza lacera. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 428
“= «Burm. Ind. 4.59. f. 1.
3 = Annual, erect, flowers in terminal umbellets ofadull yellow colour. The
~Coneans. N.
_—~~ Roxburgh observes, that the whole plant smells of turpentine.
= 757. B. BALsAMIFERA. DC. syst. 5. p. 447. Conyza balsamifera. Rox, Flora.
3. p. 427. C. odorata. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 24. f. 1. Baccharis salvia, Lour.
Cochin China,
A shrubby erect plant; leaves lanceolate, tomentese, serrated; flowers in
terminal corymbs, yellow.
The plant when bruized smells of camphor. The Concans. N.
758. B. ALATA. pc. syst. &.p.448. Conyza alata. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 430.
Herbaceous, erect, leaves linear lanceolate; petioles winged, running down
the stem. The Concans. N.
759. B. Aurita. pe. syst. 5.p. p.449. Conyza aurita. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 428.
Annual, erect, covered with glutinous down; smells strong of turpentine;
flowers yellow; terminal. The Concans. N.
760. B. Pupirtora, Dc. syst. 5, p. 434. Erigeron asteroides. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 432.
Annual glutinous plant; flowers terminal, appear during the cold season;
florets of the disk vellew; of the border blue. The Concans, N.
373. DECANEURUM. bc. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
761. D. Motte. ve. prod. 5, p. 67. D. Epilejum. Wight’s Con. Ind.
Bot. p. Rheed. Mal. 10. é. 63.
Herbaceous, erect growing plant,—S. Concan. N.
374. CONYZA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
From konops--a gnat? in allusion to the supposed properties of the plants;
being obnoxious to insects, Gaert. 2. ¢. 166.
762. C. ABSINTHIFOLIA. De. prod. 5. p. 383. Wiglit’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 16.
C. pinnatifida. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 430.
A shrubby erect plant; flowers in terminal corymbs;—near Belgaum.
(Mr. Law.)
375. GNAPHALIUM. Lt. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
A name applied by Dioscorides to a plant with white soft leaves, such as
several Cape species of everlasting have. Gaert. 2. ¢. 165. Tourn, ¢. 261.
763. G. Ixpicum. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 22. G. strictum. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 424. Pluk. ¢. 187. f. 5.
A small annual with yellow flowers;—appears in moist shady places dur-
ing the cold weather.
764. G.—
A small shrub, with white smooth leaves, which have an unpleasant smell
when bruized. In gardens at Belgaum;—probably introduced from the Cape
of Good Hope. (Mr. Law.)
376. VICOA. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
?
765. V. Inpica. vc. prod. 5 p. 474. Doronicum Calcaratum. Rox, Flora. 3
43 4. Burm. Zey, t. 55. f. 2, Pluk. Alm, ¢. 149. f. 3.
58
An annual erect plant, with sagittate stem-clasping leaves; flowers termi-
nal, yellow; appear towards the close of the rains. Salsette &c, near Belgaum
in fields. (Mr. Law.) é i
377. CALLISTEPHUS. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Kalistos—prettiest, and phainomai—to appear; in allusion to the flowers.
766. C. CHINENSIS. DC. prod. 5. p. 274. Aster chinensis. Rox. Flora 3. p.
433. Dill. Elth. ¢. 34.
The China Aster, Reine Marguerite—of the French;—Dapooree. (Dr.
Lush.)
Sus-OrDER 3. EUPATORE.
378. EUPATORIUM. Lt. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Named after Eupator, King of Pontus, who is said to have used the plant,
in medicine. Gaert 2. t. 166. Lam. t: 672.
767. E. Divercens? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 414.
Boondar.—A. shrub,6 or 8 feet high, with erect growing, slender branches.
—leaves alternate, sessile; flowers purple, very numerous; in large terminal
panicles: appear in January and February.
The shaded ravines at Kavdalla and Parr; the Rotunda Ghaut, Mahablesh-
wur;—not very common. It is a plant which requires examination, and
may perhaps prove anew species of Deeaneurum.
768. E. AYAPANA. Dc. pred. 5. p. 169. E. triplinervii. Sprengel syst, 3. p.
416. Vent. Malm. ¢. 3. Herbaceous plant.—Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.) In gar-
dens Bombay. A good bitter, native of S. America.
The leaves are used as a substitute for tea in the Isle of France.
379, ADENOSTEMA. vc. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Aden—a gland, stemma—a stigma.
769. A. -? an undetermined species near Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
770. A. ViscosuM. pc. prod. 5. p. 111. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 63.—a com-
mon weed.
330. AGERATUM. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis. :
A—privative—geras—old age; Everlasting—Lam. t. 672. f. 1 and 2.
771. A. ConyzoipEs. DC. prod. p. 108. Hooker’s Ex. Flora. ¢. 15. A. cor-
difolium. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 415.
Annual, leaves opposite, cordate, hairy; flowers terminal, numerous, of a
pale purple.—The whole plant has a strong unpleasant smell.
One of the commonest weeds in gardens at Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) Also in
Bombay, and generally, everywhere.
Sus-OrpbDER 4. JACOBEE.
381. CACALIA.L. Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Said to be a uame applied by Dioscorides to a mountain plant with
large leaves. Gaert. 2. ¢. 166. Lam, ¢. 673.
772. C. SoncuiFo.ta, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 413. Emilia Sonchifolia. Wight’s
Con. Ind. Bot. p. 24. Rheed. Mal. 10. é. 68.
Sonchus amboinensis. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 103. f, 1- Pluk. Alm. ¢, 144.
Annual; leaves stem clasping, lyrate: flowers in terminal umbellets, small,
purple.—waste places: flowersin the cold weather.
773. C. Kxeinu. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 427. Kleinia neriifolia. Haw. Dc.
Plant. Gras, ¢.12. Dill. Elth. ¢. 54. f. 2. : oa
Gao-Zaban. Cabbage tree, Oleander-leaved Cacalia,—used in medicine.
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A small shrub, with stems resembling the Cabbage tribe, and leaves like
those of Euphorbia neriifolia: flowers terminal, corymbose, Grows on high
rocky situations in the Deccan, such as the Fort of Unky Tunkey, the
Katruj and Kamatkee Ghauts, &c. (Dr. Gibson.) It is also a native of the
Canary Islands.
774. C. SeMPERVIRENS? Sprengel syst. 3. p. 428. C. semperviva. Forskohl’s
Arabia. p, 146. C. cuneifolia? native of the Cape.
Herbaceous plant, with thick fleshy leaves like those of the English House
leek;—flowers greenish white.—In gardens Bombay.
382. TAGETES. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Said to be named after Tages, a heathen divinity. Gaert. 2. ¢. 172, Lam. ¢.
684.
775. T. Patuta. Rox. Flora. & p. 434. Dill. Elth. ¢. 279, f- 361. Bot.
Mag. ¢. 150.
Gool Jafree,—French Marygold.—common in every garden. It is quite na-
turalized about Belgaum, growing en the borders of rice fields, at a dis-
tance from gardens. (Mr. Law.)
776. T. Erecta. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 435.
African Marygold.—common._ The flowers of these plants are sold in the
Bazars, and worn by women in their hair.
Sup-Orpber 5. HELIANTHEAE.
383. SPILANTHES. t, Syngeuesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Spilos—ca_ spot—anthos---a flower;—flowers yellow, with brown disks.
Gaert. 2. ¢. 167. Lam. ¢. 668.
777. +S. Overacea. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 410, pc. prod. 5. p. 624. Iacq..
Hort. Vind. 2. ¢. 135. Bidens fervida. Lam. Ency. Meth.
An annual plant, cultivatedin Deccan gardensas a pot herb. (Dr- Lush.)
778. S. AcmELLA. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 410. S, Pseudo. acmella. pc. prod..
5. p. 625, Rumph. Amb, 6. t. 65. Pluk. Alm. ¢, 159. f. 4, Acmella mauri-
tania. Persoon’s Synop. 2. p. 472.
Annual, flowers yellow, conical.---S. Concan. N.
384. ZINNIAL. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua,
Named after Zinn, a German Botanist. Gaert. 2.¢. 172. Lam. ¢. 685.
779. “Z. ELEGANS. DC. prod: 5. p. 536. Tacq. Ic. Rar. 3. ¢. 589. Bot.
Reg. ¢. 55. and ¢. 1294. Bot. Mag. t¢. 527.
A handsome annual, with flowers something like T'agetes, but ofa violet, or
_ purple colour.—In gardens.
780, Z. TERNIFLORA. DC. prod. 5. p. 535. Iacq. Ic. Rar. 3.. ¢. 590. Bot. Mag,
. 555.—~I{1n gardens, naturalized.
385. ECLIPTA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Said to be derived from the Malay name—Gaert. 2. ¢. 169: Lam. t. 687.
781. E. Prostrata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 438.
Micrelium tolak. Forskohl’s Arabia. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 41. Rumph. Amb.
6.t.18. f. 2. Dill. Elth. é@ 113. f. 137 and 138. Pluk. Alm, ¢. 118. f. 5. Ains-
lie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 129. pc. prod. 5. p. 490.
Maaka. Bungrah.—A common weed, to be met with almost every where.
The natives sometimes use itas a pot herb.
386. SIEGESBECKIA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superfiua.
Named after Svegesbeck, a German Physician, Gaert, 2.¢,168, Lam. ¢. 687,
100
782, S. Orrentatis. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 439. S. brachiata. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 439. pc. prod. 5. p. 495. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 17,
An annual erect plant, with small yellow flowers.—Common inthe Deccan.
(Dr. Lush.) It is also indigenous in China, the Mauritius, and Society Islands.
387. GLOSSOCARDIA. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
783. G. BosweEL.ia. Dc. prod 5. p.631. Verbesina Boswellia. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 443.
Annual plant, spreading flat on the ground; leaves alternate, divided
into numerous linear segments.—Common about Kalludgee. (Mr. Law.)
388. VERBESINA, L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua,
From verbena—vervain; in allusion to one of the species resembling ver-
yain inits foliage. Gaert. 2. ¢. 171. Lam. ¢. 686.
784. V. CaLenpuracea, Rox. Flora, 3. p. 440. Wedelia calendulacea,
Wight’s Con. Ind, Bot, p. 17. Dc. prod. 5.p.539, Rheed, Mal, 10. ¢. 42. Burm.
Zey. t. 22, f. 1. Lam. Ill. ¢. 686. fi 1.
Triennial, creeping; leaves opposite, broad lanceolate; flowers on axillary
peduncles, large bright yellow.—moist places throughout the Concans.
785. V. Birtora. Rox, Flora. 3. p, 440, Wedelia biflora. Wight’s
Con. Ind. Bot. p. 18. W. urticifolia. Var. B. pe. prod. 5. p.539. Rheed.
Mal. 10. ¢. 40. ;
Soonkee.—An annual erect growing plant, about a foot high:—Flowers
terminal yellow; appear in the rains.—Very common on the Ghauts,—co-
vers the roofs of houses at Kandalla,
The plant here referred to, hasa good deal the habitof Dr. Royle’s Ca-
lameris. (See his Illust. Part. 6. ¢. 48.)
786. V.Sativa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 441. Ramtilla oleifera. Wight’s Con.
Ind. Bot. p. 18. Guizotia oleifera. pc. prod. 5. p. 551. Jacquera abyssinica—
Sprengel syst.3. p. 590. Polymnia froudosa. Bruce’s travels. Ainslie Mat.
{nd. 2. p. 256.
Ramtill, or Blacktill, of the Deccan, where itis commonly cultivated far
the sake of the oil it affords.—A field iu full flower looks rather pretty.
389. HELIANTHUS. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Trustranea.
Helios---the sun---anthos—a flower. Tourn. ¢t, 279. Lam. ¢. 706.
787. H. Annuus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 443,
The common Sun-flower;—in gardens.
—‘* One, the lofty follower of the sun
Sad when he sets, shuts up her yellow leaves,
Drooping all night; and when he warm returns,
Points her enamour’d bosom to his ray.”
Thomson’s Summer.
788. H. Tuserosus. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 616, Iacq. Vind, 2. ¢. 161.
Jerusalem Artichoke; cultivated in Deccan gardens, where it grows remark-
ably well. (Dr. Lush.)—ahout Sabathoo on the Himalayas; where it is known
by the name of Kuchaloo or Pinaloo.(Capt. Gerard in Edin. Journal of Science,
vol. 9. p. 235.)
890. DAHLIA. Cav, Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Named after Dahl, a Swedish Botanist and pupil of Linnaeus.
789. D. VARIABILIS. DC. prod. 5. p. 494. Georgia variabilis. Sprengel
syst. 3. p. 610. Cav. Ic. 1, t, 80. and 3. ¢. 266. ‘
The well known Dahlia; perhaps the most beautiful flower of all the
Compositae.—In gardens, There are several varieties.
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391. CALIOPSIS. pc. Syngenesia Polygamia Frustranea.
Kalos---fair---opsis---sight, resemblance: in allusion tothe beautiful
flowers, Lam. t. 704:
790. C. Tinctorta, Dc. prod. 5. p. 568, Bot. Reg. ¢. 846. Coreopsis
tinctoria Bot. Mag. ¢. 2512.
A very pretty annual, with dusky yellow flowers.---common in gardens,
Almost naturalized about Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
392. COSMOS. Cav. Syngenesia Polygamia Frustranea.
Kosmos---beauty, ornament: in allusion to the flowers.
791. C. SutpHureus. Dc. prod. 5. p. 606. Coreopsis artemiszfolia. Iacq.
Ic. 3. ¢. 595. Cay. Ic. 1. t. 79, Southernwood--leaved Cosmos.
Native of Mexico. intd. by N, The flowers are very beaatiful.
393. BIDENS. Lt. Syngenesia Polygamia Frustranea.
Bis —twice---dens---a tooth; the seeds are two toothed, Gaert. 2. ¢t. 167.
Tourn. ¢. 262. Lam. ¢. 668.
792. B. Watticam? pe. prod. 5. p. 598. B. bipinnata? Rox. Flora, 3.
p. 411. Agrimonia moluccana, Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢, 15. f. 2.
A very common aunual on Malabar hill &c. during the rains.—flowers
yellow, terminal.
394, CALENDULA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Necessaria.
Gaert. 2. ¢.168. Lam. ¢. 715.
793. C. OrFicINALis. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 623.
The common Maryycld, ‘that goesto bed with the sun, and with him
rises weeping.” —In Gardens.—Shakespeare calls the flowers Mary-buds.
“* And winking Mary-buds begin
To open their golden eyes;
With every thing that pretty bin
My Lady sweet arise.
Song in Cymbeline.
Sus-OrpDER 6. AMBROSIACEAE.
395. XANTHIUM,L. Monoecia Pentandria.
Xan'hos —yellow; an infusion of these plants is said to stain yellow. Gaert.
2, t. 764.Lam. t. 765.
794. X. Inpicum. Rox. Flora. 3. p.601. De. prod. 5. p. 523.
An annual plant with very tough stems, generally marked with dark
spots.---Flowers terminal, white; fruit covered with bristles.
In the vale below Parell Flag Staff—Common, especially on the banks,
and in the beds of rivers throughout the S. M, Country. (Mr. Law. ) About.
Panwell. N.
Sus-OrperR 7, ANTHEMIDER,
396. ETHULIA. . Syngenesia Polygamia Aequalis.
Gaert. 2. t. 164. Lam. ¢. 699.
795. E k ss
" A we species, or perhaps the type of a new genus,—near Belgaum. (Mr.
Law.
397. ARTEMISIA. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua,
Said to be named after Artemis, on account of the uses to which the plants:
were applied.—Artemis is the Greek name of Diana. (Acts. 19, v, 34.) Gaert,
2. ¢. 164. Lam. ¢. 695,
102
7og. A. Inpvica. Rox. Flora. 3. p, 419. A. Latifolia. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢
Df. 2. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢ 45. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 15. f. t. Ainslie. Mat. Ind 2.
p. 194. Wight’s. Con. Ind. Bot. p. 20. Pea
Mustaroo.— Doona.—Herbaceous, erect plant, 2or 3 feet high; leaves alter-
nate, deeply gashed;—common on high lands in the Deccan.—Poorundhur
Fort, in great abundance.
797. A. MApDERASPATANA. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 422. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢, 49.
An annual procumbent plant.—on rice fields &c. in the cold weather.
798. A. AsproTANum. Sprengel syst. 3. p. 493.
Common Southern wood.—In gardens, Bombay.
398. ACHILLEA.L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Named after Achilles, a Physician, who first used the plant in healing
wounds. Lam. ¢. 683. Gaert. 2. ¢. 168.
799. A. MILLEFoLIUM? Sprengel syst. 2. p. 600 Eng. Bot. t. 758.
Yarrow.—In gardens, Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) Bombay. N.
399. CHRYSANTHEMUM. L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
Chrysos—gold, anthos—a flower. Gaert. ¢. 168.
300. C, Inpicum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 436, Rheed. Mal. 10.¢. 44. Rumph.
Amb. 5, t. 91. f-1. Linn. Trans. 13 p. 561. Bot. Mag. t. 327, 2042 and 2556.
Gool Daodee; Christmas flower—very common in gardens. There are seve~
ral varieties with flowers of various colours, yellow, purple &c. &e. all are
very ornamental. They flower chiefly during the cold weather.
400. PYRETHRUM., L. Syngenesia Polygamia Superflua.
801. P. Inpicum. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 436. Sprengel syst. 3, p. 588. Bot..
Mag. t. 1521.
Indian Feverfew.—Aunual, leaves alternate, linear, pinnatifid stem clasp-
ing. Flowers terminal, solitary, yellow, on long smooth penducles. The:
flowers &c. impress a peculiar pricking sensation on the tongue when:
chewed.-- Bombay. N.
ORDER 79. LOBELIACE. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 697.
401. LOBELIA.L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Lobel—Physician to James Ist. Gaert. ¢. 25. Lam. ¢. 724.
302. L. Nicotraniroria. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 506. Don’s, syst. 3. p. 709.
Dawul.—A stout annual plant, with showy white flowers in terminal racemes;-
appear in January and March,—Kandalla, rare: —most abundant on the hills
about Parr. The dried stalks, which are hollow in the centre, are sold in the
Mahableshwur Bazar and used as Koluri horns.---See a vignette in Dr.
Clark’s Travels. vol. 5, 4to Edit. and an account of a similar kind of simple
instrumentused in Sweden, for collecting herds of cattle aud scaring wolves.
The Mahratta name Dawul is probably given in allusion to its uses as a
reed for incantations. (Dr. Gibson.)
402. PRATIA. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
Named after M. Prat, Bernon, formerly in the French Navy.
803. P. Rapvicans. Don’s. syst, 3. p. 700. Lobelia radicans. Willd. f. p.
498.
An antual, creeping, glabrous plant, native of China; flowers of a pink
colour.--In gardens Belgaum. it spreads over the soil, rooting at every
branch, and is well adapted for borders to parterres, and for hiding the earth
in flower pots. (Mr. Law.) Intd. at Dapooree from China. (Dr. Lush.)
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ORDER 80. GOODENOVIZE. Don's. syst. prod. 3. p. 723.
403. ~“SCAEVOLA. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Scaeva—the left hand; defective; the flowers have the appearauce of want-
ing one half---Lobelia. Gaert. L. ¢, 25.
‘/ 804. S. Taccapa. Rox. Flora lL. p, 527. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢.59. Rumph.
’ Amb. 4. ¢. 54, Bot. Mag. ¢. 2732. :
* Rather a pretty shrub, with alternate, obovate leaves, and white axillary
flowers, slightly fragrant aud villous inside. {t may be readily known by
the cleft tube of the corolla; and the segments of the border all on one side:
gardens, Bombay.---not common.
5 ORDER 8}. CAMPANULACEE. Don’s. syst. 3. p. 733.
THe CamPANULA TRIBE, Lind. nat. syst. p. 185.
404. CAMPANULA. L. Pentandria Wonogynia.
Name given in allusion to the shape of the flowers,
805. C. Deutscens. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 504. Wahlenbergia dehiscens.
Don’s. syst. 3.p. 740. Wallichin Asiat, Res. 12. p. 571.
An annualplant, with alternate, linear lanceolate leaves, and small bluish
white, terminal, corymbiform flowers.
It possesses no great beauty; but is interesting from its connection with —
the “purple heather-bell,’—SirWalter Scott’s hare-bell, but not Shake-
speare’s, which is the Hyacinthus non scriptus.
** A foot more light, a step more true,
Near from the heath-flower dash’d the dew;
F’en the slight Aare-bell raised its head,
Elastic from her airy tread.”
“ For me,’-—she stoop’d and, looking round,
Pluck’da blue-hare-bell from the ground,
‘* For me whose memory scarce conveys
An image of more splendid days,
This little flower that loves the lea,
May well my simple emblem be,”
Then playfully the chaplet wild
She wreathed in her dark locks, and smiled,
Ellen,—the Lady of the Lake.
‘“* That evening fell so sweetly still,
So mild on lonely moor and hill,
The little genii of the fell
Forsook the purple-heather-bell,
And all their dripping beds of dew,
In wind-flower, Thyme, and violet blue.”
The Queen’s Wake.
Sprengel confounds C. gracilis, and some others with this species.—Grows
in the dry rocky bed of the Yena, above the Fall, Mahableshwur. Flowers in
April and May.—I1 is a rare plant.
ORDER 82, SYMPLOCINE. Don’s. syst. 4. p.1.
405. SYMPLOCOS. v. Polyadelphia Polyandria.
Syn—with, and plico-—to fold; in reference to the limb of the corolla. Lam.
t. 435. ,
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806. S. RaceMosa? Rox, Flora. 2. p. 539. Don's. syst. 4. p. 3.
Hoora.—A very beautiful tree; leaves alternate, oblong, or broad lanceo-
late; very slightly serrated; of a thick firm texture; Flowers in December
and January, in simple axillary and terminal racemes; small, yellowish
white; have an agreeable fragrance of almond blossoms; fruit ripens in
May; smooth oblong, crowned with the calyx; size ofa Barberry.
Grows on the table land of Mahableshwur, and next to the Elueocarpus
oblongus, is the most ornamental tree to be met with there. (Dr. Murray.) |
Probably this is identical with a tree at Hurrychunderghur, known to the
natives by the name of Khadeer. (Dr. Gibson.)
807. S. Laurina. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 3. Eugenia laurina. Rottler’s Herbal.
A tree with smooth shining leaves; flowers in simple racemes, downy.
The Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.) |
809. S.
(Mr. Law.)
? an undetermined species; grows on the Ram Ghaut.
ORDER 83. MYRSINEACEAS. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 7.
406. ASGICERAS. Gaert. Pentandria Monogynia.
Aix—a Goat, and keras-—a horn; in allusion to the form of the fruit. Gaert.
€. 46,
808. A. FraGrans. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 8. Rheed. Mal. 6,¢. 36.1 Rumph.
Amb. 3. t. 77. Rhizophora corniculata. Linn.
A small milky shrub, with numerous white fragrant flowers, in terminal
umbels.--common in salt marshes. g
It is called Chaweer in lower Scinde, where it grows abundantly. Bees.
give it the preference to all other shrubs, in attaching their combs to it. (Dr.
Heddle’s MSS. Report.)
407. ARDISIA. v. Pentandria Monogynia.
Ardis—a point; in allusion to the pointed anthers. Gaert. ¢. 77. Icacorea.
Lam. ¢. 136. f. I.
g09. A Soranacea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 580. Rox. Cor. ¢. 27. A. humilis.
Don’s. syst. 4. p- 15. Bot. Mas. t. 1677.
A shrub, with alternate, oblong shining leaves, and pretty large rose co-
loured flowers, in corymbiform racemes.—S. Concan. N. Kaka, Njara,—
Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 23, probably belongs to this genus.
408. EMBELIA. 1, Pentandria Monogynia.
The Ceylon name of one of the species.
810. E. Rises. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 586. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 20. Burm. Ind.
t. 23. Alphonse De Candolle in Linn, Trans. 17. p. 129.
Karkunnie:—a large scandent shrub; stems about as thick as a man’s
arm; covered with scabrousspots, and rough tuberous knobs;—flowers in
February;--very numerous, minute, of a greenish yellow; injterminal panicles.
Mahableshwur, pretty common. One grows on the side of the maiu road,
near the entrance to Mr. Brownrigg’s Bungalow.
Sit. E. Tssertam-Cotram. Don's. syst, 4. p. 21. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. II.
Antidesma pubescens. Rox. Flora.3 p. 770. Rox Cor. é. 167.
Asmalltree with greenish yellow flowers;—the Concans. N.—It is very
doubtful whether it belongs to this order.
812. E. Bassa. Don’s syst. 4. p, 21. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. 12.
Amtee, Ambut, Barbuttee, Byebering, Jondully.--A shrub with alternate
leaves, and racemed fruit about the size of a currant,—Pretty common at
Kandalla.---hills on Salsette &c.,
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Byeberung is the Sylhet name of Embelia ribes.
813. E. TevRANDRA. G. Pu-yalli. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 42.
Ambut;—Mahableshwur name; where itis very common. A scandent shrub,
with alternate, polished leaves: flowers in December and January, in simple
racemes from the naked stem: fruit size ofa currant; ripens in May, red.—
Perhaps it should he referred to Alphonse De Candolle’s genus Choripeta-
dum. (See Linn, Trans. 17. p, 131.)
This pretty plant seems to be confined toe the higher ranges of mountains.
814. E. ?
Ascandent shrub at Kandalla; with a good deal the habit of E. basaal---
the natives also call it Ambut barbuttee, It isa distinct species.
409. MESA. Forsk, Pentandria Monogynia.
From the Arabic name of one of the species.
S15. M_Inpica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 22. Baeobotrys indica. Rox. Flora.
1. p 557. Vahls Symbols. ¢. 6. Bot. Mag. t. 2052.
Atkee.---A shrub; leaves alternate, oblong, serrated; flowers in January and
March, very small, white; in axillary racemes; fruit size of a small pea,
used by the natives to poison fish.--Very common at Mahableshwur; and on
the hills about Parr. One or two plants grow at Corinda, near Kandalla.
(Dr. Arbuckle-)
816. M. Dupia. Don’s syst: 4. p. 22. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 233. (Wallichs
Edit.) 5
A shrub; leaves ovate, acuminate, grossly serrated; flowers in axillary
panicles, consisting of a number of filiform racemes; very small. The Ram
Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
‘ORDER 84. SAPOTACE:. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 27.
' THe SappoDiILta TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p, 180.
410. SIDEROXYLON. c. Pentandria Monogynia.
Sideros---iron, xylon--wood; in allusion to the hard texture of the wood:
Lam. ¢. 120.
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817. S. Tomentosum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 602. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 23. Don’s.
syst. 4, p. 28.
Kata--koomla, or Koombul:---A middle sized tree, frequently armed with
blunt thorns: leaves alternate; under surface of the younger ones, covered
with a rusty coloured substance: flowersin February and March; of a dingy
white, and somewhat resembling those of Mimusops hexandra. Berry ovate,
size of a plum. Sambre are fond of it. (Dr. Gibson.)
Grows pretty common on the Ghauts;--Duddi on the Gutpurba, (Mr. Law.)
There are some handsome trees near the bottom of the Rotunda Ghaut.
411. CHRYSOPHYLLUM. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Chryses—gold, and phyllon—a leat; the leaves of some of the species are
clothed with a yellow silky down beneath.
818. C. Acuminatum. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 599. C. Roxburgii, Don’s, syst. 4.
p. 33.
Roxburgh’s star-apple tree; native of Silhet; intd. by N. from Bengal.
The fruit is about the size of a crab-apple: yellow, when ripe, and much es-
teemed by the people of Silhet. ;
412, ACHRAS.L. Pentandria Monogynia.
he Greek name of the wild pear. Lam. t, 235.
Ary, as
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819. A. Savors. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 18!. Don's. syst. 4. p. 33. Sloanes Ja-
maica. 2. t. 230. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3111 and 3112. Sapota achras, Gaert. 2. ¢. 104:
Supota Plum, or Bully tree.—Bombay name, Kowut.—A small tree with
dull white, scentless flowers, and something of the general appearance of
Mimusops elengi;—fruit size of a quince, covered with a_ brown scabrous
rind. Parell garden;—the late Colonel Hough’s garden, Colaba; not com-
mon.
413. INOCARPUS. Lt. Decandria Monogynia,
From is, inos---a fibre, and Karpos --fruit; in allusion to the tough fibres of
which the shell of the nut is composed. Lam. ¢. 362.
820. I. Eputis. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 416. Don’s, syst, 4. p. 34. Gajanus,
Rumph. Amb. t.¢. 65. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 263.
The Otaheite Chesnut tree.—The nuts are noticed in Cook’s voyages under
that of Eisi;--indigenous also in the Moluccas, New Hebrides and New Gui-
nea; where the natives smear the heads of their arrows with the expressed
resinous juice. (Don.) intd. by N. in 1833.
414. MIMUSOPS. L. Octandria Monogynia.
From Mimos---an ape, and opsis—resemblance; in allusion toa fancied
resemblance between the flowers and an ape’s countenance. Gaert. 1. ¢. 42.
Lam. ¢. 300.
821. M. Evenet, Rox. Flora. 2. p. 236. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 34. Elengi.
Rheed. Mal. |. ¢. 20. Bacula. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 273. Flos cuspidum. Rumph.
Amb. 2. ¢. 63. Kummul. Bruce’s Travels. 7. t.54. Rox. Cor. |. ¢. 14.
Pomme d’ Adami, (Goa name)--- Bolesaree, (Guzeratee)--- Bugool or Buc-
koolee, (Mahratta.)—— Taindoo, (Nagpoor name,) near which city it grows com-
mon, (Capt. Twemlow.) Vowlee, Bombay name. N. _
A highly ornamental tree, with dark green, oblong, alternate leaves, and
white fragrant flowers.—In gardens, Bombay; grows wild in the ravines at
Kandalla, where it is some times called Waulu, the native name of the Indian
Elm. (Ulmus integrifolia.) At Mahar there are some very noble trees
growing by the banks of the river. The Mussulmen had the good taste to
plant it round their Mausoleums:—Some fine trees grow in the garden sur-
rounding the Tomb of Rabbia Dooranee at Aurungabad. A good drawing of
the Tomb will be found in “‘ Sealy’s Ellora.”
822. M. Hexanpra. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 238. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 35, Rox, Cor.
1. @. 15.
Kernee.— Rayanee.— Rajun.—This is also.a pretty tree, with rigid branches
and broad wedge-shaped leaves,—It is very common on Malabar hill, Bom-
bay, but seldom flowers. The Musselmen planted it along with Elengi.i—The
grove at Imaumpore, near Ahmednuggur, consists entirely of it.
The wood is much used in Guzerat for a variety of purposes, such as mak-
ing sugar-mill beams, Well frames, and other things where toughness is re-
quired.—The fruit of both this and the last species is eaten. (Dr. Gibson.)
823. M. Kankx1. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 238. M. dissecta. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3157.
Achras dissecta. Linn. Supp. Metrosideros macassierensis. Rumph. Amb. 3.
t. 8, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 35. Manil-kara, Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 25. corrupted from
Malsaree, i. e. Mala. a string of flowers or a rosary. N.
A tree; formerly in the late Col. Hough’s garden, Colabah; probably in-
troduced from Malabar, or the Eastern Islands; where Rumphius says, it is
commonly planted around dwelling houses, on account of the elegance of its
form, and the grateful shade it affords. Intd. by Mr. Nimmo, in whose col-
lection only, this beautiful tree is now to be found, ‘
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415. BASSIA. Koenig. Dodecandria Monogynia.
Named by Koenig, in honor of Bassi, Superintendant of the Botanic
garden at Bologna. Gaert. 2, ¢. 104. Lam. ¢ 398.
824. B. Larironta. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 526. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 19. Don’s. syst.
4. p. 36. Madhuca? Asiat. Res. 1. p. 300. 2. p. 301' 4. p. 208. Ainslie Mat. Ind.
a De OO
Moishtia tree; leaves deciduous in the cold season. The intoxicating
spirit called Mowhra is distilled from the flowers; they appear in February
and March, and have a very heavy, sickeningsmell. A concrete oil is ob-
tained from the seeds which is used to adulterate Ghee. (N.) also for frying
eakes. (Buchanan’s Mysore.)
It forms one of the chief ingredients in the soap manufactories- at Kup-
perwunj, vorth of Kairah. (Mr. P. Ewart.)
Grows ou Malabar hill, Bombay; and throughout the Concans; very com-
mon in Guzerat. (Dr. Gibson.) In Malwa. (Sir John Malcolm’s Memoir
on Central India.)
The Shea or Butter tree of Africa, noticed by Park and Bruce in their
Travels, belongs to this genus. For an account of the Indian Butter tree,
(B. butyracea.) see Roxburgh in Asiat. Res. 8. p. 477.
The wonderful ‘‘ Cow J'ree;” native of south America, which yields a
milk like that of animals, was supposed to belong to the Sapotee. (see Edin.
Phil. Journal. vol. 12. p. 97. Lindley refers it te Artocarpee.
ORDER 85. EBENACEE. Don’s. syst 4. p. 37..
Tue Expony Trige, Lind. nat. syst. p. 221-
416. DIOSPYROS. Lt. Polygamia Dioecia.
Dios---divine, and pyros---wheat:---a strange application of the name, to
trees which have not the most distant connection with wheat; and which
besides, produce very indifferent fruit, as far as regards man’s taste; and
Milton hints that the taste of Angels may be similar. Gaert. 2. ¢.179. Lam.
t. 858.
‘* Wonder not then, what God for you saw good.
If Trefuse not, but convert as you,
To proper substance.”
Parad. Lost: Book. 5.
825. D. Kaki. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 527. Kaemp, Amoen. ¢. 106. Em-
bryopteris kaki. Don’s. syst. 4.p. 41.
A large, erect growing, very handsome tree;—in the late Col. Hough’s.
garden, Colabah; probably intd. from the Mauritius, where it is said to be
pretty common. This noble tree was also intd. by N.
Its native country is China and Japan. The fruitis yellow, and about the
size of a small orange.
826. D- Giutinosa. Rox. Flora. 2. p: 533. Embryopteris glutinifera.
Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 70. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 41. Rheed. Mal. 3. t. 41. Ainslie Mat.
Ind: 2. p. 273. Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 29. Bot. Reg. ¢. 499.
Timbooree.---A shrub or small tree; pretty common on the hilly parts of
Salsette. It bears a rusty coloured fruit about the size of a crab-apple,
which ripens in December, and abounds in a glutinous juice, which Rheede
says, the Jews and Portuguese in Malabar use in book-binding, both on
account of its adhesiveness and being obnoxious to worms.
827. D. Montana, Rox. Flora, 2. p. 538. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 40. Rox. Cor.
t, 48.
168
A tree; grows on the hills eastward of Panwell, and probably throughout
the Concans. It is called Ingalaguntein Mysore; a name which Buchanan
says, signifies ‘“‘a scolding wife.”--From some pre judice, the natives make no
use of the wood. (see Buchanan’s Journey.)
‘
828, D. Esenum. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 529. D. ebenaster. Don's. syst. 4. p, 40.
Hebenaster. Rumph. Amb. 3. ¢. 6.
The Ebony tree of Ceylon; said to produce the true Ebony wood of com-
merce. Ind. by N.
——. “ Sola India nigrum
Fert ebenum.”
‘* This ground with Bacchus, that with Ceres suits:
That other loads the trees with happy fruits;
A fourth with grass, unbidden, decks the ground:
Thus Tmolus is with yellow saffron crown’d:
India black ebon and white iv’ry bears;
And soft Idume weeps her od’rous tears,
Dryden. Virg. Georg. |.
Tt is probably the Balsamodendron gileadense, which supplies” the
** od’rous tears,” of the Poet.
829. D. Sapota. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 535. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 40.
Sapota.— Date plum; native of the Mauritius, intd. by N. in 1833. It bears
a fruit about the size of a large orange. There isa tree not unlike this in
a garden near Parell, bearing a large, depressed fruit, containing a firm
yellowish pulp, which is very acid. N. ¢ ,
830. D.——— z
Gavindu, or Goindu: —a small tree, common about Kandalla, leaves bifari-
~ ous; somewhat heart-shaped, deciduous in the cold weather. I[t flowers in
March and April, when Bees resort in great numbers to the blossoms, which
seem to possess peculiar favor with them.
?
ORDER 86. OLEIN. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 43.
THe Ouive Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 224.
417. PHILLYREA. Rox. Diandria Monogynia.
From phyllon-——a leaf; why applied to this genus is uncertain; the connec-
tion with Olea is so close, that perhaps the two ought to be united. Lam, ¢. 8.
Tourn, ¢. 367. Gaert. 2. ¢. 92.
\
931. P. Panicucata. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 100. Olea clavata, Don’s. syst. 4. p.
48. O. Roxburgiana. Sprengel syst, 1. p. 34.
A small tree with twiggy branches, and opposite, ovate oblong leaves.
Flowers in large terminal panicles, small, pure white, bending down the
branches, and giving the tree a very graceful appearance, It flowers in
July and August. : eg
Parell garden; probably introduced from China, of which country It 1s @
native. ;
832. P. MIcRoPHYLLA. Gc.
A tall and somewhat straggling shrub, with rigid cross armed branches,
dotted with white scabrous specks; leaves opposite, short petioled, ovate,
pointed; flowers in terminal panicles, small, dingy white and slightly fragrant;
appear in October and November; fruit somewhat pear-shaped; size of a sloc.
The table land of Mahableshwur, common. Hurrychunderghur, (Dr. Gibson.)
It seems to be confined to the higher ranges of mountains.
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418. OLEA. 1 L. Diandria Monogynia.
From Hlaia, the Greek name of the olive,—sacred to Winerva.—The em-
blem of peace, (Genesis 8. 11. and Gibbon’s Rome. Chap. |.) of which in the
westera world, it followed the progress. Lam. ¢. 8. Tourn, ¢, 370. Gaert. 2. ¢t.
95.
“ Peace o’er the world her olive wand extend,
And white-rob’d Innocence from Heaven descend.”
Pope’s Messiah-
833. O. Sativa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 46.
The Box-leaved variety of the common Olive, Introduced from His
.. Highness the Pagha of Heypt’s garden at Rhoda, by Mr. Macullough in 1837.
The climate of India seems to suit it, and it may possibly hereafter be-
come of some importance.
834. O. Fracrans. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 105. Don’s. syst. 4. p.48. Osman-
-thus fragrans. Lour. Cochin China, Thunbergh’s Japan. t. 2. Bot, Mag, ¢.
oS ‘ S l 5
1552.
A small tree with elliptic, lanceolate leaves, and sweet scented, yellowish
white flowers which are said to be put into teas to impart flavour to them.
Native of Japan and Cliina,—Dapooree, intd. (Dr, Lush.)
835. Ov Dioica. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 106+ Don’s. syst. 4: p. 49—0, Wigh-
tiana. Don’s, syst, 4. p. 49. Tetrapilus brashiatus- Lour. Cochin China,
Kara. Vetti. Rheed, Mal. 4. ¢. 54. Hamilt. in Linn, Trans. 17. p. 236.
Indian Olive —FParr Jamb.—(not very different from the Silbet name
Atta Jamb.) A large tree, with opposite, oblong, serrate leayes, and small
white flowersin axillary panicles. They appear in February and March, and
the fruit which ripens at the beginning of the rains much resembles, as
Roxburgh observes, the common sloe, Perhaps this tree ought to be re-
ferred to the genus PAillyrea.
Some stately specimens grow in Lanowlee grove, near Kandalla.
{t is very common towards the top of the Rotunda Ghaut, Mahableshwur.
419. SYRINGA.L. Diandria Monogynia.
Syrinz—a pipe; the lilac was anciently called “pipe tree.”—or perhaps
a poetical name from the Nymph Syrina who was changed into a reed
when Pan pursued her,—‘‘Worpore pro Nymphae calamos tenuisse palustres.”
(Ovid.) Gaert. ¢. 49. Tourn, ¢. 372. Lam, ¢.7.
836. S. Vuicaris. Don’s. syst. 4. p- 51. Bot. Mag. t. 183,
The common Lilac, so well described by Cowper.
‘* various in array, now white, :
Now sanguine, and her beauteous head now set
With purple spikes pyramidal, as if
Studious of ornament, yet unresoly’d
Which hue she most approv’d, she chose them all.”
Hort. Soc. garden:—intd. from the Cape of Good Hope by Mr. A. N.
Shaw, C. S.in 1837. It had been previously intd. by N.
837. S. Penrsica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 51. Bot. Mag. ¢. 486.
The Persian Lilac; intd. by N.
420. LINOCIERA. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
Named by Swartz after Linocier, once a Physician at Tournon.—Chio-
nanthus, Lam. Ill. ¢. 9. Gaert. ¢. 215. :
838. L. Maraparica. Don’s syst. 4. p, 53. Chionanthus Malabaricus.
Heyne’s Herb. C, glandulifera, N,
110
Huddee.—A small tree; leaves smooth, elliptic, tapering to both ends, some-
times obovate; flowers small yellowish white, growing from the branches
below the leaves, fragrant; appear in November and December,—In
the ravines, and on the undulating ground about Kandalla; not very common.
The Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.) who observes that the flowers have the fra-
grance of ripe apples.
Perhaps this is identical with Roxburgh’s Chionanthus ramiflora. Flora,
Ind. 1. p- 107.
ORDER 87. JASMINEACE. Don's. syst. 4. p. 59.
THE JASMINE Tripe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 222.
42). JASMINUM. L. Diandria Monogynia.
Said to be derived from the Arabic name. Lam. ¢. 7. Tourn, t. 368. Gaert..
t. 42.
Sect. 1, Leaves Simple.
§39. 1. Sampac. Rox. Flora. 1. p*88, Mogorium sambac. Lam. Illust. 1,
t. 6. I. undulatum. Willd. Spec. 1. p. 36. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 59. Rheed Mal.
G. t. 55 and 50. and 51. Bot. Reg. ¢. 436. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1785. Burm. Zey. t.
58. f.2. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 30. Malica and Asphota. Asiat Res. 4. p, 245,
The well known Bhutt Mogra,—common im every garden, called also.
Tuscan Jasmine, from its having been introduced at Pisa from Goa.
840: I. Larirotium. Rox. Flora. | p. 95. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 60.
Ran Jai, Koosur, Jungly Chumbely.—A tall climbing shrub, with broad
heart-shaped leaves, and white flowers in terminal corymbs.—They appear
the greatest part of the year.—Common on Elephanta, Kennery Jungles,
the Ghauts, Mahableshwur, &c.
Perhaps the Maleager, which Mr, Vaupell noticed on Mount Aboo, may
be referred to this species.
841. 1, Pupescens. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 91. Don’s. syst, 4, p. 59. Nyctanthes
multiflora. Burm. Ind. 3. f. 1. I. hirsutum. Willdenow, excluding Rheede’s
synonym which is the Guettarda speciosa. Bot. Rep. t. 496. Bot. Mag ¢. 199).
Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 54. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 244.
A climbing shrub; flowers in terminal umbels, large, pure white.—S. Con-
can. N.—It is also to be met with in gardens.
g42. I. AnBorescens. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 95. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 69. Nyctan-
thes grandiflora, Lour. Cochin China.
Koond.—A small tree, with large, white, fragrant flowers in terminal corym-
biform panicles.—Dapooree. intd. from China. (Dr. Lush.)
843. I. Trinervil. Rox. Flora. 1. p, 93. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 60° Bot. Reg.
Osh
A climbing shrub, leaves 3 nerved, polished; flowers terminal and axillary,
white, fragrant.—On the terrace, Parell garden; probably introduced from
Java, where it is indigenous.
844. J. Ancustirotium. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 96. Don’s: syst. 4. p. 60.
Nyctanthes triflora. Burm. Ind: ¢. 2. Rheed. Mal, 6.¢. 53. Mogorium triflo-
rum, Lam. Ill. ¢. 6.
Reoutee.—A twining shrub; leaves shining, polished, deep green; flowers
terminal, slightly tinged with red.—In gardens.
345. 1. GLaucum. Dons. syst. 4. p.61. Mogorium myrtifolium. Lam. Ill.
p. 23. and I, ligustrifolium, Lam. Ill. ¢. 25.
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Aeuned ; Pea ape oe of Nichia. Jragytact- j
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Avery beautiful scandent shrub, with lanceolate, shining leaves. Flowers
terminal, tinged with red.—Parell garden; intd. from the Mauritius by the
Hon’ble Capt. Cavendish.
The Cape of Good Hope, is said te be its native country.
846. 1. ELoneatum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 90. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 59.
Newalee.—A climbing shrab; flowers pure white, fragrant, calyx small,
divisions subulate, hairy.—In Deccan gardens. Dr. Lush.)
i Sect. 2. Leaves Ternate,
847. I. Auricutarum.. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 98. Don's. syst. 4. p. 62. Bot.
Reg. ¢. 264. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 246.
Jai.—A shrub; inferior leaves ternate, superior simple; flowers small,
white.—In gardens, scarce.
848. I. Oporarissimum, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 63. Bot. Mag. t. 285.
Yeliow Jasmine;—an elegant looking shrub, with small, shining, ternate and
pinnate leaves. Flowers terminal, yellow, and like most of the family sweet
scented; but by no means so much so,as to merit the trivial name of
odoratissimum. In gardensand flower pots about Bungalows.
It is a native of Madeira and probably found its way here from the Cape
of Good Hope. i
Sect. 3. Leaves pinnate.
849. IT. OrrictnaLe. Don’s. syst. 4.p. 63. Bot. Mag. t. 31. Lam. IIL. t. Coifeale
Common Jasmine; said to be a native of the south of Europe. In gardens.
Perhaps it ought to be blended with the next species, which it very much
resembies.
Cowper has given ita place in his shrubbery.
“and luxuriant above all
The jasmine, throwing wide her elegant sweets,
The deep dark green of whose unyarnish’d leaf
Makes more conspicuous, and illumines more,
The bright profusion of her scatter’d stars.”
The Task.
850. I. GranpirLorum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 52. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 63. Rheed,
Mal.6. t.52. Bot. Reg. t.91. 3
Chumbelly, Jatee Jai.—Catalonian, or Spanish Jasmine. In gardens every
where. The flowers of this species are peculiarly sweet-scented, and are com-
monly used in making Durbar and Wedding garlands.
There is a plant running over a tree about midway between Chowke
and the bottom of the Ghaut on the Poona road, at a distance from any village
but probably ithas been placed there. :
422, NYCTANTHES. i. Diandria Monogynia.
Nyx—night—anthos—a flower; in allusion to the period at which the flow-
ers expand; hence the trivial name arbor tristis. Lam, t. 6. Gaert. t. 5).
—-—. 851. N. Arsor-tTristis. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 86. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 64, Rheed.
\
Mal. 1. ¢. 21, Linn. Trans. 13. p, 484. Gaert. Fruct, 2. ¢, 128. Sephalica.
Asiat. Res. 4. p. 244. Bot. Reg. ¢. 399.
Parjatie Harsingahur, i, e. yellaw singahar.
Har, Singahar, Shiooli,—The Arabian Jasmine—A very Common orna-
mental shrub in gardens, and about villages:—branches 4 square; leaves sca-
brous, deciduous in the hot season; used for polishing wood. Flowers white,
tube orange, very fragrant; appear more or less all the year, but most pro-
fusely in the cold season. They are used for dyeing, ;
In Guzerat it attains the size of a small tree; probably introduced, as it
has not been found in a wild state. (Mr. Vaupell.)
112
423. SCHREBERA. Rox. Diandria Monagynia.
Named by Dryander in honor of Schreber, ‘Editor of the Genera Planta-
rum. ft is placed here among the Jusmipeacee on the authority of Jussieu, but
it is possible that it may form the type of a new order.
852, S. Swierenroipes. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 109. Rox. Cor. 2. t. 101.
Mokha, or Mokadee.—-A large tree, with pinnate leaves; flowers in thin
terminal panicles; small, white and variegated’ The capsule resembles a
sinall pear, opens from the apex; is very hard, and dotted with white, scabrous
specks, From a fancied resemblance it bears to that of Swietenia febr fuga,
the o28y species yet known, has got the rather uncouth appellation of Swie-
tenivides.
Dr. Heddle conjectures, that the hate combs in-commen use at Hybrabad
in Seinde, are manufactured from the wood of this tree. It grows on the
Hala hills west of the Indus; also on the Tull Ghaut near Bhey swndy. (Mr.
Giberne, ©: 8.) and probably extends along the great range.—Jowaur. N,
The wood is very hard and close grained like the Box,
ORDER 88. STRYCHNEACEA. Don's. syst. 4. p. 65.
491. STRYCHNOS. 1. Pentandria Monogynia.
A Greek name of Solanum. Gaert. t=. 179. ~
te Nux Vomica. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 57. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 65. Rheed.
Mal. .37. Rox. Cor. t. 4, Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 318. and 2. p. 489.
Kajra. Paison.—The poison -nut tree; ;—hilly parts of the Concans.
Strvchuine a principle extr acted from Nux vomiea has been found a powerful
agent in the cure of paralytic affections.—The bitter wood of the root is
used by the natives in the cure of intermittent fevers,
854. S. pote ae Rox. Flora. 1. p. 576, Don’s. syst. 4. ete Rox.
oe t. 5. Asiut- Res: 11. p. 178.
Gara. Nirmulla.— Q middle sized tree, lowers in Marchand April, small,
greenish yellow.
The ripe seeds are used by the natives for clearing muddy water.— Hilly
pavis of the Concaus.— Adj feng Jungles, (Dr. Gibson. ) banks of the Kalinadi
river, S. M. Country. (Mr, Law.) Hills about Parr; the Ghauts generally,
855. S, Corusrina. Rox. Flora: 1. p. 577: Don’s. syst. 4. p. 65. oe
Mal. 8. ¢-24, and 7. ¢.4? Rumph. Amb, 2. ¢, 37.
A large scandent shrub, by means of tendrils; with fruit abeut the size
ofan orange. S. Concan. N.
It is the Naya massadi of the Telingis, who esteem the root an infallible re-
medy in the bites of the cobra-de-capella.
856. S. Bictrrnosa. Rox. Flora. (Wall’s Ed.) 2. p. 267. Don’s. syst.
A. p: 66.
A large scandent shrub, with opposite elliotic Jeaves, and bifid tendrils
with thickened divisions, opposite to the leaves. It is closely allied to
Colebrooke’s §. axillaris. Linu, Trans. 12. t- 15,
Ravines at Kandalla; hills at Nagotna; ae Parr Ghaut; by no means com-
mon, The berry is round and about the size of the cherry.
M Leschenault found it in the forests south of Tanjore.
ORDER 89. APOCYNEA. Dons. syst. 4. p. 69.
Trise 1. EcHITES.
425. CHONEMORPHA. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
Chone—a tunnel— morphe—forw; in allusion to form of the corolla,
¥ Y 3 us ov dinaty Atuslly BA lt tint: x Dntine thporte
| Cyttfu told 5 Kit parg. af Uda - Vier 2; all, Cb 1N ud :
A trp etlea Grele Dies hg dhaect Ainrite cyt otlim (a
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uth hiu-fle aL Mim Cue 4 Perches of 4 Ned desk bimn
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857. C. Dicnotoma. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 76. Echites dichotoma. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 19,
A twining plant, intd. by N. from Bengal.—well adapted for covering an
alcove iu a garden, which it soon adorns with an exuberance of white flowers.
853, C. MavaBarica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 76. Echites Malabarica Lamarck.
Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 12. ‘
A scandent shrub; and quite distinct from Hamilton’s EF. pala, with which
Sprengel joins it.
859. C. WacropHyYtia. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 76. Echites Macrophylla. Rox.
Flora, 2. p. 13. Rheed, Mal. 9. ¢. 5 and 6G.
A splendid climbing shrub, with large white flowers, and the general ha-
bit of Beaumontia grandifora.—intd. by N.in 1833.
426. AGANOSME. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
Aganos —mild—osme—smell; in allusion to the pleasant smell of the
flowers.
86). A. CaryopuHyLuata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 77. A. Roxburgii. Don’s- syst.
4, p. 77 Echites caryophyllata. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 11. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 55 and
9. t. 14. Bot. Mag. é. 1919.
A large climbing shrub, with opposite leaves, the midrib of which is gene-
tally of a reddish colour:—flowers in the rains; in terminal panicles; white,
fragrant.— Pareli garden.—Gardens in Mazagaum. A very ornamental plant.
861. A. Levicara. Rheed. Mal, 9. t. 9.
A scandent shrub; with yellowish white flowers.—S. Concan. N.
427. BEAUMONTIA. Wall. Pentandria Monogynia.
Mrs. Beaumont of Bretton Hall, Yorkshire.
°62. B.GRanpirtora. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 77. Echites grandiflora. Rox-
Flora. 2 p. 14. Wall. Tent. Fl. Nepaul. ¢. 7- Bot. Mag, 32153.
A gigantic climbing shrub, native of Nepaul,—Parell garden, forming an
arch over the centre walk;—flowers in February, white; very showy:
423. ICHNOCARPUS, R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Ichnos —a vestige, and Murpos—fruit; in allusion to the slender follicles.
Brown in Wern. Trans. 1. p. 62.
863. I. Frurescens. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 78. Echites frutescens. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 12. Lyama. Rox. in Asiat. Res. 4. p. 261. Burm. Zey. t. 12. fu 1,
A twining shrub, with small purple flowers,-—-S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.)
429- CRYPTOLEPIS. R. Br. Pentandria Wonogynia.
Krypto—to hide, and lepis—a scale; in allusion to the scales in the tube
of the corolla.
864: C. Bucuanant. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 82. Nerium reticulatum. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 9. Katu-pal-valii. Rheed, Mal. 9. ¢. 11. Cynanchum reticulatum? Spreu-
gel. 1. p. 852.
A shrub, with dark coloured crackeJ bark, stems diffuse, climbing when
support is near; leaves opposite, beautifully veined, whitish beneath; flowers
in the rains. Follicles horizontal, tapering;—common on Worlee and Mala-
har hills, Elephanta, &c. A doubt hangs over this plant.—Iit seems to belong
tothe Asclepiadeae. :
430. NERIUM. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Neros —wet;—in allusion to the habitat of the plants; Nerbudda;—the river,
always running;—the Greek word may bejof Sanscrit origin. The people at
Broach called it Nermuddu;—mau—sacrifice? N, Gaert, ¢. 117. Lam, t. 174.
1i4
865. N. Oporum. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 2. Don’s syst. 4. p. 84. Bot. Reg. ¢,
74. Rheed, Mal. 9. t. 1. and 2. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 265. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p.
23. Bot. Mag, +. 1799 and 2032. Barrows Travels in China. p. 505.
Kunher.—common Oleander; in gardens Bombay; grows wild by the banks
of Deccan rivers,—The root is poisonous, and Sir W. Jones says, the natives
of upper India call the plant ‘“‘Hyamarca, or the horse killer.”
The “Exile” or yellow flowered Oleander is to be me with in Deccan
gardens. (Dr, Gibson.)
43l. STROPHANTAUS. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia-
Strophos—twisted—anthos—a flower; the segments of the corolla are
twisted.
‘
866. S. Dicnotomus. Don’s syst. 4. p. 85. Nerinm caudatum. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 9. Bot. Reg. ¢. 469. Burm, Ind. t. 26.
A climber of considerable extent; native of China.— Dapooree, intd. (Dr.
Lush.) Bombay, intd. by. N. by
867. S. ScanpDens? Don’s. sgst. 4, p. 85.
A tall scandent shrub, in Parell gardén; has opposite, oblong mange—look-
ing leaves; and white flowers in terminal, corymbiform panicles; they ap-
pear in the rains. It is probably identical with Loureiro’s Nerium scandens.
TRIBE 2. WRIGHTEA.
432, WRIGHTIA. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Dr. Wright of Edinburgh.— Brown in Wern. Trans, 1. p. 73.
868. W. ANTIDYSENTERICA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 85. Holarrhena codaga,
Don’s. syst, 4. p. 78. Nerium Antidysentericum. Rox. Codaga pala. Rheed,
Mal. 1. ¢.47. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 88 and 2. p. 461.
Koora. Inderjot.— a very common shrub, and when out of flower hardly
4 distinguishable from Casearia ovata; —flowers in April and May, in terminal
corymbs;—it is said to furnish the Conessi bark of the Materia Medica.--
Very common on the Ghauts and hilly parts of the Concan. Can the writer
in the Edinburgh Encyclopedia, vol. 4. p. 141. be correct in stating, that it
is also found in Russia?
869. W. TincroriA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 86. Nerium tinctorium. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 4. Burm. Zey. t. 77, Bot. Reg. t, 933.
Bhoorcooree.-- Kala- Kooda.—a small tree with pale green, soft leaves, deci-
duous in the cold weather; on being bruized a kind of indigo exudes frem
them; flowers in March and April, in terminal panicles; white; follicles in
pairs; about as thick asa commen quill, aud from 12 to 18 inches long;—as they
ripen, the ends of each pair join.—Buchanan says, it grows to a tree in the
Jungles south of Bangalore and that the white close grained wood is used in
planking &c. It is in repute among Turners and Escritoire makers. (Loureiro’s
Cochin China, 1. p. 116.)
870. W.Tomentosa. Don’s, syst. 4, p. 86. Nerium tomentosum. Rox.
Flora. 2.p. 7. Nelam pala. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 3. and 4.
A small tree abounding in a yellow milky juice, which might perhaps be
turned to some account as a dye; flowers in April and May; white; the hilly
parts of the Concan. N.
871. W. Coccingea, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 86. Nerium coccineum. Rox. Flora.
9. p. 2. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2696. Bot. Cab. ¢. 894.
A timber tree according to Roxburgh;—intd. by N. from Bengal; flowers
externally green, internally deep orange red; having something the per-
fume of the pine apple;—the nectary is curiously formed; this is by far
the most beautiful of the tribe.
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TRIBE 3. ALSTONES.
433. ALSTONTA. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
In memory of Dr. Alston of Edinburgh. Brown in Mem. Soc. Wern. |. p.78.
872. A. Scuoraris. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 86. Lignum scholare. Rumph, Amb. 2.
é. 82. Pala. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 45. Linn, Trans. 13. p.517. A. plumosa? Labill*
Nov. Caled, ¢. 32. Septaparna. Sir W. Jones in Asiat, Res. 4. p. 265.
Satween, or Shai'an.—A pretty large, erect growing tree; may be readily
known by the whorled leaves atthe ends of the branches; flowers in February,
of a greenish white; follicles long, slender; —the hilly parts of the Concan, pretty
commoen—the vale of the Saweetree, between Poladpore and the Ghauts.
The natives have a superstitious fear of it, and say, it assembles all the
trees of the forest once a year to pay homage.
The bark possesses very powerful tonic properties and may prove an use-
ful antiperiodical, in agues;— a common rustic medicine in bowel disorders. N.
873. A. SpatuLata? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 87.
A shrub; in Parell garden; flowers in the rains, white; this plant requires
examination.
Tribe 4. TABERNEMONTANE.
434. TABERNEMONTANA. Plum. Pentandria Monogynia.
In honor of Theodore, surnamed Tabernemontanus, from the place he wag
born. Lam, é. 170.
874. T. Coronaria. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 23. Don’s. syst. 4.p.90. Rheed. Mal.
2. t. 54 and 55. Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 39, Linn. Trans. 14. p. 311. Bot. Mag. ¢,
ES6I. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 257.
Lego oe very common shrub, in gardens; flowers generally double, pure
white.
875. T. ALTERNIFOLIA. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 24. Rheed, Mal. 2. 46. Linn..
Trans, 13. p. 520. T. orientalis. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 88.
A shrub, in gardens,
876, T. Dicnoroma.? Rox, Flora. 2. p. 21. Don’s. syst. 4. p. OT.
Titul, Doodee-ka-jhar—A. smalltree on the Parr Ghaut; flowers white
fragrant, noticed by Captain Twemlow, who learnt from the natives, that a
decoction of the leaves is used for curing sores on cattle:—common on the
hills close to Jooner. (Dr. Gibson.) This tree requires examination.
435. PLUMERIA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Plumier—a celebrated French Botanist. Lam. ¢. 173.
x
877. P. AcuminaTa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 20. Rumph. Amb. 4. t. 38. Bot. Reg.
@. 114,
The Khair Chumpa, of Forbes’ Oriental Memoirs. A small, elegant tree,
common about villages; flowers white and yellow, tinged with red; delightfully
fragrant. Dr. Gibson suggests that Caoutchowe may be obtained from this
tree, and from the Corinda berry in an unripe state.
It very rarely bears seeds, perhaps from being always propagated by
cuttings.
436. CATHARANTADS. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
Katharos—neat—anthos—a flower;—a silly name but preferable to some
of the barbarous combinations of Greek and Latin, applied to plants. Lam
t. 172. Gaert. t, 117.
878. C. RosEvs. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 95. Vinca rosea. Rox. Flora. 2, p. 1.
Bot. Mag. é. 248.
A small perenniat, common in gardens:—In flower all the year.
116
879. €. Pusittus. Don’s. spst..4. p. 95. Vinea parviflora Rox. Flora. 2. p.
4. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 33.
A small annual, flowers in the rains:—the Deccan. (Dr. Lush.) —
TRIBE 5. ALYXIER.
437. CERBERA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Dog Cerberus—(Aeneid, Book 6.) the plants are poisonous. Lam. ¢. 170.
Gaert. 2. ¢. 123.
880. C. OpoLLam. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 692, Rheed. Mal. 1. t. 39. Bot. Mag.
t. 1845. Ainslie? Mat, Ind. 2. p. 260. Gaert. 2. ¢. 124, Tanghinia odollam.
Don’s. syst. 4. p. 97. ,
A tree, native of salt swamps on the the coast of Malabar and S. Concan.—
Common on the Maldive and Laccadive Isles from which seeds were brought
by Captain Moresby, I. N. The C. Tanghin, of Bot. Mag, ¢. 2968, is the
famous ordeal tree of Madagascar. y
881. C. THEvetia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 97. Bot. Mag. t. 2309, Pluk. Alm. ¢,
207. f. 3. Native of S. America and West Indies.
A large shrub, with oleander—looking leaves, and pretty bell-shaped yel-
low flowers, fruit size of a crab-apple:—common in Bombay gardens, It is
easily propagated from cuttings. :
438. OPHIOXYLON. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Ophis—a serpent, Xylon—wood; in allusion to its supposed healing pro-
perties. Gaert. ¢- 109.
' $82. O. Serrentinum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 694, Rheed. Mal. 6.t.47. Rumph,
Amb. 7. t- 16. Bot. Mag, ¢. 784. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 441.
‘* Few shrubs in the world are more elegant, especially when the vivid
carmine of the perianth is contrasted, not only with the milk white corolla,
but with the rich green berries, which at the same time embellish the fascicle”.
‘Sir W. Jonesin Asiat. Res. 4. p. 308,—in gardens Bombay—Goa Jungles.
(Dr. Lush,) The Concans. N. —
TRIBE 6, ALLAMANDE,
439. ALLAMANDA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Allamand,—a Surgeon who trayelled in Guiana. Gaert. t. 61. Lam. ¢. 171.
$83. A, AuBLETH, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 103. A, cathartica. Roemer and Schultz.
Bot. Mag, ¢. 338. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 9. »:
A scandent, milky shrub, with large yellow flowers, which come out in suc-
cession all the year:—common in gardens; probably intd. from S. America
of which Country it is a native, The flowers are very showy.
TRIBE 7. CARANDIER,
440. CARISSA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
From the Sanscrit name. Lam. ¢. 118.
884. C. Caranpas. Rox. Flora. 1, p. 687. Rox. Cor. t. 77. Rumph. Amb.
7. t, 25. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 263, Pluk. Alm. ¢. 303. f. 4. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 104.
Corinda—A very common thorny shrub: grows throughout the Concans and
on Ghauts:—at Mahableshwur, rare. The fruit ripens in May, and is sold in
the bazars. It hassomewhat the taste of the Blaeberry. ( Vaccinium.)
‘“* Nimium ue crede colori,
Alba ligustra cadunt, vaccinia nigra leguntur.”
Virgil.
885. C. Vittosa. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 690. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 104.
A shrub;—grows wild on the hills eastward of Belgaum. (Mr, Law.)
g86. C. Spinarum, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 104. Rumph. Amb. 7. ¢. 19. f. 1. Bot,
Cab. t. 162. Lam, lust. ¢. 113. f. 2. se Nala oe
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A thick, bushy, thorny shrub; looks very beautiful when covered with
brivht red fruits—in gardens; probably intd, from the Eastern Islands.
The fruit makes good tarts. This shrub would make a good and elegant
fence.
887. C. ArbuINA, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 104. Arduina bispinosa. Linn. Bot.
Cab. t. 387.
A thorny shrub; a good deal resembling the common Corinda; grows
abundantly in Caffer-land where the Hottentots live ou the berries:—iuntd. by
Mr. A. N. Shaw, C. S. in 1837, from the Cape of Good Hope. :
441. MONETIA. cL. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Antoine de Mouet, author of a Flora Gallica,
888. M. TerracantHa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 105. M. barlerioides. Rox. Flora.
3. p. 765. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 404.
A thorny shrub, somewhat resembling the common Furze of England—
grows in abundance about Dharwar Fort. (Mr. Law.)
889. M. Diacantaa. Dou’s, syst. 4-p. 105. Azima diacantha. Lam. Ency.
Rheed. Mal. 5. t. 37.
A thorny shrub;—the Concans,
ORDER 9). ASCLEPIADE. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 106.
TRIBE 1. STAPELIER,
442. CEROPEGIA. Pentandria Digynia.
Keros —wax — Pege—a fountain; —poetically a candelabrum; in allusion to
the mode of disposition of the flowers of one of the species. Lam. ¢. 179.
890. C. CanpeLaBrum. Rox. Flora. {nd. 2. p. 27. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 16.
Wight, Con. Ind. Bot. p, 33. Chandelier Ceropegia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 112.
A perennial twining plant, witl: curious pendulous umbels of flowers some-
what like a chandelier.—S. Concan. N.—fiowers in the rains.
891. C. BuLposa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 27. Rox. Cor. 1. t.7. Don's, syst. 4.
p. 111. Wightin Hookers Bot. Misc. Part. 1. ¢. 2.
Stems herbaceous, twining:-- flowers in the rains; umbe]s small.
Malabar Hill, Bombay: —throughout the Concans:—not common; Roxburgh
says, the fresh roots taste like raw turnips. This and C, tuberosa, are badly
named, as all the Indian species have tuberous roots.
892. C.-AcuminaTA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 111. Rox. Cor. 1. t. 8.
Herbaceous twining plant. The country about Dharwar, where it® grows
in company with C, bulbosa, (Mr. Law.)
893. C. TuBERosA, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 111. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢, 6. Wight Con.
p. 32.
' Leaves ovate, umbels erect—the Concans. N.
894, C. Juncea, Don’s. syst 4. p. 110. Rox.-Cor. 1. ¢, 10.
Leaves very small, sessile, lanceolate, flowers pretty large, greenish yellow,
yeined with purple, Kasersaye Jungles. (Dr. Lush.)
895. C. Lusuil. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 110. Prof. Graham. in Edin. Phil.
Jour. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3300.
A smooth twining plant, with linear, fleshy, channelled leaves; nearly allied
to C. acuminata. Rox. Cor. 1, ¢. 8.
Discovered by Dr. Lush in Kasersaye Jungles, and sent by him to Edin-
burgh-Botanic Garden,
The corolla is of a yellowish green, tinged with purple.
ifs
896. C. ODORATA. N..
Flowers yellow, fragrant; so unusual in this. genus..
897. C. MICANS. N.
898.- .C. ARcTA. N. :
Three new species, discovered by Mr. Nimmo, in the Concans.
There isa plant at Kandalla, leaves opposite, between oval and heart-shap-
ed, on pretty long, channelled petioles.— Flowers solitary or in pairs, the pe-
dunele not axillary, but arising from the stem between the insertion of the
leaves, hairy.—Tube of the corolla swelled towards the base, ‘of a dingy white;
inside of the crown, rose colored.
It seems distinct from C. tuberosa, and may perhaps be referred to Linnaeus
€. biflora. No. 110. Fl: Zey.
443. CARALLUMA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Said by Loudon to be the Indian name, but this. seems doubtful.
899. C. ApscENDENS? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 123. Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 33.
Stapelia, adscendens. Rox, Cor. |. ¢. 30. :
Makur Singee—Monkey’s horn; erect fleshy plant, with angular stems, and
something ofthe habit of a diminutive Cactus, Country about Dharwar. (Mr.
Law. :
ue common on arange of hills east of Ahmednuggur, and sparingly in
the open parts of the Deccan.—It is eaten as a vegetable by the natives.
(Dr. Gibson.)
444. LEPTADENIA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Leptos—slender—Aden—a gland; in allusion to the slender pollen masses.
Brown in Wern. Trans. |. p. 34.
900. L. ReticuLata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 125. Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 47.
Asclepias suberosa. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 38. Cynanchum reticulatum, Willd.
1, p. 1258.
A large twining plant, with corky, much cracked bark; leaves opposite ob-
long, cordate, downy when young;—flowers greenish yellow, scentless:—com-
mou in hedges about Surat and in S, M. Country. Itis easily recognized
by the valvate aestivation. (Mr. Law.)
445. STAPELIA. Pentandria Digynia.
Named by Lianzus in memory of Stapel,an Amsterdam Physician. Lam,
é. 178.
901. S. Buronta. Sprengel. 1. p. 838, S. bufonis. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1676. Orbea
bufonia. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 120.
A strange looking stemless plant, with foetid flowers resembling a toad’s
hack; the corollas flat with no tube.
Gardens Bombay, rare, intd. from the Cape.
\
902. S. Lentictnosa. Curt. Bot. Mag. ¢. 506. Heurnia lentiginosa. Don’s.
syst. 4. p. 1135.
Dapooree, intd. from the Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
TRIBE 2. HoOyAcE&.
446. HOYA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Named after Mr. Hoy, formerly Gardener to the Duke of Northumber-
and.
903. H. Carnosa. Don’s. syst. 4. p, 126. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 38, Sta-
pelia chinensis, Lour. p. 163. Bot. Mag. ¢. 788. Smith’s Ex. Bot. ¢. 70.
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Wax Plant,—(Bombay name.) Common in gardens, and in flower pots
about Bungalows:—it is a plant well adapted for covering trellis work;--the
large umbels of curious flowers are very beautiful. 2
904. H. Parasitica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 126. Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 37*
Asclepias parasitica. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 42 H. pallida. Bot. Reg. t. 941.
Ambree.— A parasitic species with the hibit and appearance of H. carnosa:—
Only in this the leaves have a whitish dead appearance, as has the whole
plant. Itseems to apptoach pretty near to Wallichs AH. fusca. P|. As. Rar.
A. t. 75. if it is net identical.
Very common on trees at Mahableswur: frequently hanging down in fes-
toons.—Lanowlee near Kandalla: Nagotna Jungles &ec. flowers in October
and November.
905. H, Penpura. Den’s. syst. 4. p.125. Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 36. As-
clepias pendula. Rox, Flora. 2. p. 36. Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 13.
Stems woody, twining; leaves, oblong veinless: flowers white, fagrant: ap-
pear in the rains. j
S. Concan. N. Hills about Nagotna, (the late Ensign Dickinson).
906. H. Viripirtora. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. 39. Asclepias volubilis. Rox.
Flora. 2.p. 36. Apocynum tilizefolium. Lam. Ency. Meth, Dons. syst. 4. p.
81. Wightin Hooker’s Bot. Misc. Part. 2. ¢. l. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 15, Ains-
lie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 154. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 173. f. 2.
A large scandent shrub; readily distinguished by its drooping umbels of
green flowers, which appear in April and May: the follicles are 3 or 4
inches long and as many in circumference, at the thickest part;-covered with
a brown mealy substance, which the Bombay cow-keepers give to their
cattle as medicine.
Common in Bombay, Elephanta, the Ghauts:—on the table land Mahablesh-
wur, where it is called Doovee; perhaps on account of the flexile stems be-
ing used as ropes.
447, MARSDENIA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
In honor of Marsden, author of the well known History of Sumatra.
907. M. Tenactssima? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 131, Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 41.
Asclepias tenacissima. Rox. FI. In. 2. p. 51, Rox. Cor. 3. &, 240.
Perennial twining plant, running over trees; flowers greenish yellow;-of the
fibres of this plant Haris made on which flowers are sometimes strung in
Mahratta visits of ceremony. (Dr, Lush.)
Hab.—the Deccan?
448. COSMOSTIGMA. Wight. Pentandria Digynia.
Kosmos—pretty—stigma—style;in allusion to the peculiar and beautiful
stigma.
908. C. Racemosa? Wight Con. p. 42. Asclepias racemosa. Rox. Flora. 2
p. 82. Rheed. Mal. 7. t. 32.
A large scandent species, running over high trees:—flowers in axillary
umbels, small, yellow; marked with ferruginous dots. Follicles size and
shape of those of Hoya viridiflora; quite smoothand green;—leaves decidu-
ous in the cold weather;—flowers in the rains.
Parell Hill, Bombay; Rheede’s plant is identical with the one here referred
to; perhaps Roxburgh’s is different, Can this be the Marsdenta Tenacissima.?
449, PERGULARIA. L. Pentandria Digynia. |
Pergula—said to be used by Pliny for trellis work;—name given in allu-
sion to the plant being suitable to cover trellises, Lam. 1. ¢. 176,
120
909. P. Oporatissima? Dons syst. 4. p. 152. Wieht’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 43.
Asclepias odoratissima. Rox. Fl. Ind. 2. p. 46. Bot. Rep. ¢. 185. Bot. Mag.
€. 755. Rumph. Amb. 7. t. 26. f. 1.
Stems with woody deeply cracked bark;—flowers yellow, very fragrant.
Common in gardens, Bombay.
450. DISCHIDIA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Dis—twice, and shizo—to split.
910. D. BENGHALENSIS. Don’s. syst. &. p. Colebrooke in Linn. Trans. 12. p.
357. Bot. Mag. t, 2916.
A half parasitical plant, with small, opposite fleshy leaves.—S. Conean. N.
451. GYMNEMA. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Gymnos—naked, nema—a thread; (neo; to swim, to spin,) so named, in allu-
. gion to the naked stamens.
911. G. NepauLense? Wall. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 136. Wights Con. Ind. Bot.
p- 46. Wall. Tent. Fl. Nepaul. ¢. 38. Rheed. Mal. 9. é. 8.
Kaulee, Lamtannee;—A stout shrub; with flexuose twining branches, and
opposite, ovate oblong, smooth laurel-lookine leaves: “flowers small, diugy
white: in large, lax corymbs; appear in February and March.
Very common at Kandalla:—the plant here referred to is undoubtedly the
same as Rheede’s, but is perhaps different from Wallich’s.
912, G.Sytvestre. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 135. Wight’s Con. Ind, Bot, p. 44.
Asclepias geminata. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 46.
A large twining woody plant; flowers small yellow, appear in the rains.-—
Hills near Bagulcota and Badamee. 8. M. Country. (Mr. Law.)
Trise 3. ASCLEPIZ.
452, ASCLEPTAS. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
From Aesculapius, the god of medicine: name given in allusion to the
medicinal effects of some species. Browne in Wern. Trans. |. p. 36.
913. A. Curassavica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 139. Bot. Cab. t. 349. Bot. Reg.
t. 81, Dill. Elth. ¢. 30. f. 33.
Herbaceous erect growing plant, with linear lanceolate leaves, something
like those of Nerium oleander;—flowers terminal of a reddish orange colour.
The juice and pounded plant is said to be an excellent styptic. The root
dried and reduced to powder is frequently used by the Negroes in the
West Indies as an emetic; hence the name wild Ipecacuanha. (Don.)
In gardens pretty common; flowers in the rains. It is almost naturalized.
453. PENTATROPIS. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Pente—five-—tropis—a keel.
914. P. Micropuitya? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 145, Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 52,
Asclepias microphylla. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 35. Rheed. Mal. 9. é. 17.
A small twining perennial plant; flowers in the rains.
Common on the sea shore, just without the line of high water mark---Mala-
bar Hill, Salsette &c. The nectary of the flower eutraps small flies, &c. N.
454. CALOTROPIS. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Kalos—beautiful—tropis —a heel; the leafets of the corona are Tecleds
915. C. GrieanteA. Don's, syst. 4. p. 146, Wights Con. Ind. Bot. p. 53,
Asclepias gigantea. Rox. Fl. In. 2 p. 30. Erica. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 31,
Rumph, Amb. 7. ¢. 14. f. 1. Bot. Reg. ¢, 58. Linu. Trans. 14. p. 238. Asiat,
Res. 4. p. 267. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p. 486 and 2. p. 488. os
GI hile; finentala KEN. 3 hustler Av hie. Silt
al Mumenuds Amal frule 4 theuiballuetes WMfiin ated UU fatunrids
pon an Myind base PN ped ee Dc
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Arka, Aharee, Rowee.—The reot reduced to powder, is given to horses.
Captain Twemlow mentions that the hill people about Mahableshwur ob-
tain an intoxicating liquor called Bar from the plant. It furnishes the subs-
tance called Wudarine, by Dr. Duncan of Edinburgh,
Common every where, and in flower all the year; —charcoal for gunpowder
is made from it in Kattywar. (Captaiu Jacob.)
The leaves warmed and moistened with oil, are applied as a dry fomenta-
tion in pains of the stomach; they form a valuable rubefacient. (Dr. Gibson.)
916, C. Hamittoni, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 147, Wight in Madras Jour. of
science. No.6. Wight Cou. Ind. Bot. p. 53. Bot. Rep. t. 271. Linn. Trans, 14.
p. 246.
A shrub much resembling the former; but differs in the segments of the
corolla not being reflexed.
Common in the Deccan.
455. OXYSTELMA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Oxus—sharp—stelma—a crown; in allusion te the corona being pointed.—
Brown in Wern. Mem. 1, p. 40.
917.. O. Escutenrum. Don's. syst. 4. p. 144. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p.
54. Periploca. Linn. Asclepias rosea. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 40. Rox. Cor.
~ 1. t. 1, Plak. ¢. 359 f. 6. Dhudiga. Asiat. Res. 4, p. 268.
A twining perennial, with linear leaves, deciduous in the cold season:—
flowers in the rains; large, white, with a slight tinge of rose colour, and
elegantly streaked with purple veins; texture, thin and delicate. This is
by far the most beautiful of the tribe, and deserving of Sir William Jones’
epithet—‘‘ lovely twiniag Asclepias.”—\Roxburgh’s name is much more ap-
propriate than Linnaeus’ or Brown’s. Flowers in the rains, —Generally to be
met with on milk bash (Huphorbia tirucalli) hedges, aud on the Tamarisk:
—almost leafless shrubs, where it shows off its truly elegant blossoms to the
best advantage. By
456. HOLOSTEMMA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Holos—entire—stemma—a crown; in allusion to the almost entire corona.
918. H. Ruseper. Don’s. syst. 4. p, 149. Wight’s Cen. Ind. Bot. p. 55.
Asclepias anuularia. Rox. Flora, Ind. 2, p. 37. Sarcostemma. Roth. Rheed,.
~ Mal, 9 ¢. 7.
Stems twining, perennial; leaves broad cordate; flowers pretty large, thick
and fleshy: colour, a mixture of red, green and white; agreeably fragrant.
Running up trees, and in hedges on Malabar hill; Salsette &. common in
the rains; towards the close of which the flowers < appear. They are edible and
sweet. N.
457. CYNANCHUM. L. Pentandria Digynia.
From kuon—a dog, and agcho—to strangle; perhaps in allusion to the poi-
sonous effects of some of ihe species.
919. ©. CALLIALATA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 151. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 56.
A twining glabrous plant, with winged follicles, ‘from which it derives its
barbarous trivial name, callialata. LS jaloss@reclke alae Latin.
920. C. ALatum. Wight’s Con, Ind. Bot, p. 57. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 151.
S.Concan. N. the follicles of this species are also winged.
921. C. PauctrLorum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 151. Asclepias tunicata, Rox.
Flora. 2. 35. Periploca tunicata. Willd. I. p. 128.
A twining shrub; leaves cordate, smooth; flowers small, of a rusty colour;
appear during the rains.—Country ‘about Dharwar, (Mr. Law. )
The leayes of C, argel are usedin Egypt for adulterating Serna, (Dr, Lind-
ley.)
ad
ne,
122
458. DCEMIA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
“Ss Said to be derived from the Arabic.—Pergularia. Lam. ¢, 176,
oO
» : :
-~~ “<< Asclepias echinata, Rox. Flora. In. 2. p. 44. Cynanchum extensum. H. K
—p , Facq. Lc. I. t. 64. —C. bicolor. Bot. Rep. t. 562.
ahr
Se
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dias 78
922. D. Exrensa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 156. Wight’s Con. Ind. Bot. p. 59.
A perennial, twining, hairy plant, with rather an unpleasant smell; flowers
©. in the rains; dull white, on long peduncles. Follicles covered with soft bristles.
Common on the bushes among the rockson Malabar hill. In hedges about
Ahmeduuggur &c.—and almost every where; next to the Calotropis gigan-
tea, it is the commonest of the Asclepiadee (Mr. Law.) The roots are used
in infantile diseases. N,
459. SARCOSTEMMA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Sara—thick, fleshy—stemma—a crown; in allusion to the coronal processes.
924. S. Viminace, Don’s. syst. 4. p- 156. Wight Con. Ind. Bot. p. 59. S.
brevistigma, Wight, Alp. Aegypt ¢. 190. Asclepias acida. Rox. Flora. Ind.
2.p.3l.
A. apbylla. Rox. in E. I. C, Mus. Tab, 607.
A curious, voluble, leafless plant, somewhat resembling Euphorbia tiru-
ealli:—flowers white ; in terminal umbels; appear during the rains.
On the rocky hills about Loonee;---the barren parts of the plain be-
tween Dowlatabad and the Godavery; the Kamatkee and Katruj Ghauts,
and throughout the Deccan.—Isle of Perim. (Dr. Lush.)
It is probably the Phoke plant, noticed by the Hou’ble Mr. Elphinstone
in the deserts of Rajpootana, on his journey to Cabul.
Dr. Gibson mentions, that it is often brought from a distance by Far-
mers, to extirpate white auts from their Sugar Cane fields:—a bundle of
the twigs is put. in the trough of the well from which the field is watered;
along with a bag of common salt hard packed,so that it may dissolve gra-
dually; the water so impregnated, destroys the ants without injuring the
crop.
TRIBE 4. SECAMONEE.
460. TOXOCARPUS. w. &. A. Pentandria Digynia.
923. T. Kveinit. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 160.
A scandent shrub, with smooth leaves; stems elliptic, shortly acuminate;
flewers in corymbs, longer than the leaves.—Salsette, N.
Tripe 5° PERIPLOCEZ.
461. HEMIDESMUS R. Kr. Pentandria Digynia.
Hemisus,—half—desmos—a band; in allusion to the incomplete coherence
of the anthers and the stigmas.
925. H. {npicus. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 161. Wight Con. Ind. Bot. p. 63- As-
elepias pseudosarsa. Rox. Flora. In. 2. p. 39. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 34. Burm.
Zey. t. 83. f. 1: Pluk. ¢. 359. f. 2.
A shrubby, twining plant; with leaves varying a good deal in shape, and
frequently striated with white.—Flowers in the rains.—The roots are used
as a substitute for Sarsaparilla. This genus, like the next one, and Gymnema,
and Leptadenia, has no staminal crown. N.
Malabar Hill, Mazagaum &c. very common. Abundant on the hills at
Wurgaum.
462. CRYPTOSTEGIA. R. Br. Pentandria Digynia.
Cryptos—hidden, stege—a covering; in allusion to the corona being con-
cealed within the tube of the corolla.
926. C. GRANDIFLORA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 164. Wights Con. Ind, Bot. p.
66. Nerium grandiflorum Rox. Flora: 2. p. 10, Bot. Reg. ¢. 430,
Pin ed
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A climbing shrub, with large, showy, rose-coloured, bell-shaped flowers: and
{riangular follicles, abounding in milky. juice. In gardens Bombay,
flowers in the rains,
What is the Funis Papit latifolia, Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 10.2 It isa pretty
scandent shrub, and covers a tree on the terrace in Parell garden:—proba-
bly it was brought there from the Eastern Islands.—It certainly belongs to
the Asclepiadee.
ORDER 9{. MENYANTHACEZ. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 167.
463. VILLARSIA. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Villars —a French Botanist. Lam. ¢. 100. Tourn. é. 67.
927. V. Inpica. Don’s, syst. 4, p. 168, V. simsii Don’s. syst. 4. p. 169.
Menyanthes indica. Rox. Flora.1. p.460, Rheed. Mal. li, ¢. 28. Rumph,
Amb. 6. ¢. 72. Bot. Mag, ¢. 658. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 254. t. 30.
Indian Buckbean.---Au aquatic, with large reniform orbicular leaves:
Tanks throughout the Concans.
928. V. Cristara. Sprengels syst. 1. p.582. Menyanthes cristata. Rox. Flo-
ra. 1. p. 459. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 29, Rox. Cor. 2. t. 105, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 168.
Crested Buckbean. Au aquatic, with small white flowers, growing from the
petioles. —Kandalla Tank.—Common in the Concans.
ORDER 92. GENTIANE. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 173.
THE GENTIAN TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p- 215.
464. CANSCORA, Don. Tetrandria Monogynia.
The Malabar name, of C. perfoliata.
929. C. Dirrusa. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 199. Pladera virgata. Rox. Flora. 1.
p. 400. Hookers Bot. Misc.’ Part. 3. ¢. 25.
A pretty annual, with small, pale red, terminal flowers, which appear in Oc-
tober.—common in Bombay; in theravines at Mahableshwur. &c.
930. €. Decussata. Don’s. syst. 4. p.199. Pladera decussata. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 402. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3066-—aunual.—Salsette and OQorun. N.
931. C. Perrottata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 199. Pladera perfoliata. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 402. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 52. annual, erect, 4 sided, angles wiuged
——Salsette and Oorun. N.
465. EXACUM,L. Tetrandria Monogynia,
Ex—out—ago—to drive; to expel poison. Lam, ¢. 80. Gaert, t. 214.
932. E. Bicotor. Rox Flora. 1. p. 897. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 212.
Annual, erect plant, from | to 2 feet high; stems 4 sided; flowers terminal;
very showy, petals white, tipped with blue,
Salsette, Kandalla, Wurgaum: generally found by the margins of rivulets;
Flowers in September and October
933. E. Tetraconum, Rox. Flora. 1. p. 398. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. ¢.
276. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 212.
Annual; about the size of the last species; Flowers terminal: of a beautiful
blue; appear about the close of the rains.—Salsette. (Lieut. Giberne, 16th
Regt. N. I.)
934. E. Zeytanicum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 398. Chironia trinervii. Linn.
Burm. Zey. ¢. 67. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 212.
Annual, flowers pentandrous, of a beautiful violet colour.—Tulla gosala,
and the Hubshee’s country. N.
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466. SEBAA. R. Br. Tetrandria Monogynia.
' Named in memory of Seba of Amsterdam; author of some Botanical
Works. Browns Prodromus p.. 451,
935. S. CarinaTa. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 426. Exacum carinatum, Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 399. E. pedunculatum. Don’s. syst. 4. p, 212. Vahls Symbols 1.
. 15. 3
Pe Wild Indian Corn-flower.”’ An annual, erect-growing plant; stems slightly
four—angled; leaves opposite, sessile, three nerved, oblong, lanceolate;
flowers numerous; in terminal corymbs. They appear towards the close of
the rains, are of a most lovely, lively lilac colour; exceedingly beautiful;
and in the expressive language of Milton,—“ to the heart inspiring vernal
delight and joy.”
“‘ who can paint
Like nature? can imagination boast
Amid his gay creation, hues like these?”
Thomson’s Spring.
This is a flower, though native of a lower world, worthy of the garden of
Paradise; and might put forth claims to be of the number of those, which ex-
cited Eve’s affecting and womanly regrets, on being forced to quit that hap-
py scene,
‘¢ O flowers,
That never will in other climate grow,
My early visitation; and my last
At even; which 1 bred up with tender hand
From the first opening bud, and gave you names;
Who now shall rear you to the sun, or rank
Your tribes, and water from th’ ambrosial fount?
How shall [I part, and whither wander down
Into a lower world, to this obscure
And wild?”
Paradise Lost. Book. 11.
It grows abundantly on the pasture lands of the Concan between Panwell
and Kandalla; also above the Ghauts.—Country about Belgaum. (Mr. Law.)
The Gentiana chirata,—Wall. Asiat Pt, Rar. 3.¢. 252. native of Nepaul
and the lower range of the Himalayas belongs to this tribe. It has not yet
been discovered in Western India. Every member of the tribe possesses
a bitter tonic principle, useful in medicine.
ORDER $3. BIGNONIACE. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 214.
The TRumPpET—FLower Trips, Lind. Nat. syst, p. 236.
467. BIGNONIA. Linn. Didynamia Angiosperma.
Named by Tournefort after the Abbe Bignon, Librarian to Louis IV.
Gaert. ¢. 52. Lam. 526.
936. B. Unpuvata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 101. B. salicifolia. Hamilton’s Herb.
Tecoma undulata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 223.
A tree, with drooping brauches like the weeping willow; leaves simple,
opposite, linear lanceolate, waved; clothed with minute micaceous scales;
flowers in lateral racemes, very large, orange coloured, scentless ;—appear
in January and February, when few trees can present a nobler or more
beautiful sight.— Pods linear, curved.
In a garden at Dhoolea. ,Grows wild in considerable abundance, in one
locality in Kandesh. (Mr, Boyd. C.S.)—The banks of the Lunass river, in
Guzerat. (Mr. Vaupell.)
This is a rare tree, and worthy of cultivation, for the sake ofits elegant
foliage and showy flowers, ¢
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125
937. B. SeatHacea. Rox. Flora. 3, p. 103. Spathodea Rheedii, Don’s.
syst. 4. p. 222. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 835. Nir pongelion. Rheed, Mal, 6, ¢. 29.
Rumph, Amb. 3. ¢. 46, Rox. Cor, 2. ¢. 144. .
Mersingee.—A small aud elegant tree, with pinnate, ash-like leaves; flowers
in May and June, in small terminal racemes; pure white, with a long tube, and
plaited border. Pod abouta foot long, linear, twisted, pendulous. Z
{n gardens Bombay.—The vale of the Nagotnah river above Nagotnah vil-
lage.—Kandalla Ghaut,—Duddi, 8. M. Country. Mr. Law.)
938. B, Crispa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 103. Spathodea crispa. Don’s. syst. 4.
p. 222. S. atrovirens. Sprengel’s. syst, 2. p. 835.
A tree; leaves opposite, pinnate; leafefs with a white pellucid margin; -
while young, villous; flowers in May and June, in solitary, terminal racemes;
large, pure white, fragrant; segments of the border much curled. Pod linear,
pendulous, twisted.—Duddi on the Gutpurba, (Mr. Law.)
939. B. Suaveoiens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 105. Tecoma suaveolens. Don’s,
syst. 4, p. 224, B. etatissima. Koenig. Patali. Asiat, Res. 4. p. 291.
Purul.—A tree; leaves pinnate, from 1 to 2 feet long; flowers in terminal
panicles; of a dark purple colour and very fragrant; appearin March and
April,—the Decean, (Dr, Gibson.) Par Ghaut?
940. B.Cxetonoipes. Rox. Flora. 3, p- 106. Spathodea longiflora, Don’s
syst, 4. p. 223. Padri, Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 26. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 272.
Purrul, or Padree.—A large tree, with pinnate Jeaves and sma!l flowers,
in terminal panicles; they appear in May and June. Pod from 1 to 2 feet long,
slender; twisted; with sharp edges.
Elephanta; Lanowlee grove, near Kandalla; Jungles in a ravine near Parr,
where it is of a gigantic size; on the Ghauts, pretty common. =
941. B. Quapritocutaris. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 107. Spathodea Roxburgii.
Don’s. syst. 4. p. 223. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 835. Rox, Cor. 2. t, 146.
Warrus.—A large timber tree, used for a variety of purposes; leaves pin-
nate; flowers in large downy, terminal panicles; of a light rose colour, and
rather showy atadistance. Pod thick, linear, about a,foot long and 2 inches
broad, and half that depth:—four celled. Flowers in March and April.—
Malabar Hill Bombay.—Elephanta.—the Ghauts.—very common in Pad-
shapore Jungles S. M. Country. (Dr. Lush.) in Kandesh. (Lieut. Auld.) One
tree grows near the waterfall, Mahableshwar.
942. B. Xyrocarpa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 108. Tecoma Xylocarpa, Don’s.
syst. 4. p. 220.
Khursing, ov Khursingce.—A large tree, with bipinnate leaves, deciduous in
the cold weather; Flowers in terminal panicles; whitish, fragrant; Pods from
2 to 3 feet long; straight or a little curved; somewhat rounded, and as thickas
a stout walking cane; very hard and woody; rough, with numerous tubercles;
seeds small, winged; lodged in the hollow centre.
The Tull Ghaut; Jowar Jungles.—Hills about Nagotnah, and onthe Parr
Ghaut. (Lieut. Giberne, 16th R. N, I.) Jungles about Rutnaguiree. (Mr. El-
phinstone. C.S.) It grows in considerable abundance in the Jungles about
Daung in Kandesh, and is there called Bairsingee. (Lieut. Auld.) Concans;
tender legumes are edible. N.
The strange-looking pods of this tree, recommend it to notice.
943. B.Inpica. Rox. Flora. 3. p, 110. B. longifolia. Willd. 3. .p. 306.
B. pentandra. Lour. Cochin China. Spathodea Indica. Persoon’s Synop. 1. p.
173. Calosauthes indica. Don’s. syst. 4.p. 229. Palega paganeili. Rheed. Mal.
1. ¢. 43. and Paganelli. 1. ¢, 44. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 13. p. 514 and 316.
Tactoo.—A tall tree, with supra-decompound leaves, from 4 to 6 feet long.
Flowers in the rains, in large panicles, 5 to 6 feet long; flowers thick, fleshy, of
a dark lurid appearance, pentandrous, Pod from 2 to 2 feetinches long,
and about 34 inches broad; straight and flat; seeds surrounded with a mem-
branaceouy wing,
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Mahim woods; Elephanta; Hills throughout the Concans; Jungles in Kan-
deish. (Lieut. Auld.)
When in flower, this tree has a most singular appearance.
944. B.Suserosa. Rox. Flora, 3.p. tt! Millingtonia hortensis. Willd.
3. p. 382. and Don’s, syst. 4. p, 229. Rox. Cor. 3 t. 214.
A tree, with deeply cracked, spongy bark; Leaves about2 feet long, su-
pra decompound; fiowers in large, cross armed, terminal panic’es; pure
white, and very fragrant. Tube of the corolla long and slender.—Pod linear,
thin. Inthe circle of trees on Bombay green. In gardens; not common.
Flowers in Qctober and November. The foliage at distance bears some
resemblance to that of the Neem tree.
‘
915. B. Rapicans. Willd. 3. p. 301. Tecoma radicans, Sprengel’s sysé. 2.
p. 834. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 225 Bot. Mag. t. 485. Moris. Hist. 3. f. 15. t. Sef te
B. fraxini foliis. Catesby’s Carolina. 1. ¢. 63. ;
The rooting or ash leaved, ‘Trumpet flower. A very beautiful climber,
with pinnate leaves; leafets gashed;—stem with rooting joints, by which it ad=
heres to walls &c, like Ivy;—flowers in large bunches at the end of the
shoots; of a scarlet orange colour.
946. B. Srans. Willd. 3. p. 302. Tecoma stans. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 834.
Don’s. syst. 4. p. 224. Bot. Mag. t. 3191,
A tall shrub, wiih somewhat 4 square branches; leaves pinnate; leafets
deeply serrate; flowers yellow, very showy; streaked with red lines on the
inside; appear in October and November.
This elegant-looking plant is a native of South America and the West
Indies; but now common in Bombay gardens, and of very easy culture.
9417. B. Corti. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 221. Bot. Mag. ¢, 2817.
A shrub, with unequally pinnated leaves: Flowers from the stem; red-
dish, veined with yellow.—Parell garden. intd. from the Mauritius in 1837.
948. 5B. Gissonil. G,
A tree? growsin the thick jungle below Mahableshwur. Only a pod has
yet been seen.—It is of a triangular shape. (Dr. Gibson.)
All the species have beautiful flowers, and are well worthy of cultivation
ag ornamental plants. Dr. Lindley says, the substance with which the In-
dians of South America paint their bodies, is obtained by boiling the leaves
of B. chica, a scandent species noticed by Humboldt aud Bonpland (see
Lind. Nat. syst. of Bot. p. 237.)
ORDER 94. PEDALINEE. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 2332.
Tue O1L-Seep Tribe, Lind. Nat. syst. p. 235.
463. SESAMUM. Lt. Didynamia Angiosperma.
From the Egyptian name Semsem, (see Forskols Arabia. p. 118) Guert. 2.
t. J11. Lam. ¢. 528.
949. S. Onientate, Rox. Flora. 3- p- 100. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 234. S.
indicum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 234, Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 76. f. 1. Pluk. ¢. 109. f. 4.
Bot. Mag. ¢. 1688. Digitalis orientalis, sesamum dicta, Burm. Zey. t. 38. f, 1.
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 255. Schit Elu. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢.54. Car. Elu. Rheed.
M@\. 9: ¢, 55.
Teel, Tul, or Gingelie—A very common plant springing up in uncultivated
places and flowering towards the close of the rains. The flowers much
resemble those of the English Fox Glove. (Digitalis purpurea.)
Several varieties are commonly cultivated, for the sake of the oil obtain-
ed from the seeds; and which is known by the name of Gingelie teel.
Aik Geile CLI Kuete w Baud rent dora (0? Cf.)
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469. MARTYNIA. ct. Didynamia Angiosperma,
In honor of Martyu, once Professor of Botany at Cambridge. Lam. t. 537,
Gaert. 2. ¢. 110.
950. M. Dianpra. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 235. M, annua? Don’s. syst. 4. p.
234. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1656. Gaert. Truet, 2. f. 110. Bot. Rep. t. 475.
_ Herbaceous plant, with large cordate leaves, covered with a glutinous dew-
like substance; Flowers diandrous; much like those of the Sesamum. Capsule
very hard, with a curious double hooked bill.—In gardens, pretty common.
47). PEDALIUM..L. Didynamia Angiosperma,
The Greek for a nail, or point;-name given in allusion to the 4 pointed, nail,
like fruit. Lam. ¢. 538.
& 951. P. Murex. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 114. Don’s. syst. 4. p_ 236. Rheed.
Mal. 10. ¢, 72. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2, p. 16. Burm, Ind. ¢. 45. f. 2.
An annual, succulent plant, with small yellow flowers on axillary pedun-
cles. They appear in the rains. Fruit corky, 4 cornered; each corner
terminating in a sharp thorn. The fresh leaves have the property of thick-
ening water, and rendering it mucilaginous.—In compounds on the Es-.
planade, near the Marine Lines.
ORDER 95. HYDROLEACEA. Dons. syst. 4. p. 249.
471. HYDROLEA,LL. Pentandria Digynia.
Hydor—water, elaia—an olive.—in allusion to the place of growth, and
oiliness of the plants, Gaert. ¢. 55. Lam. ¢. 184.
952. H. Zryianica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 249. Nama zeylonica. Rox. Flora.
2. p. 73. Rheed. Mal. 10.¢. 28 Pluk. Alm. ¢. 130. f° 2.
Aanual; stems round, smooth, succulent; flowers of a bright blue colour. —
Margins of tanks throughout the Concaus.
42 ORDER 96. CONVOLVULACES. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 28.
‘Tue Binpweep Tries. Lind. nat. syst. p. 218.
TRIBE 1, ARGYREIA,
Pericarp baccate, indehiscent.
472. RIVEA. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
Auguste de la Rive, a physician of Geneva.
953. R. TitHr0Lia. Don’s, syst. 4, p. 253. Convolvulus gangeticus. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 467.
Twining, suffruticose; flowers large, white,—Dapooree. intd. from Bengal.
(Dr. Lush.) ;
954. R. Hypocratertrormis. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 233, Lettsomia uniflora.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 495.
Twining, perennial; leaves heart-shaped; flowers pure white--Malabar hill,
Bombay; the Concans.
955. R. Fracrans. N.
Kulmiluta,—Clove-scented creeper; perennial, twining; leaves roundish,
emarginate, Peduncles 3-5 flowered;—flowers pure transparent white,
about half the size of the Munda valli. (Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 50.) expanding at
- sun-set and perfuming the air with the scent of cloves; appear in June and
July; pretty common in Bombay; the Concans; Guzerat. (Mr., Vaupell. )
leaves used as a potherb, N,
128.
956: R. Ornata? Dons's. syst. 4. p. 234. Lettsomia ornata? Rox. Flora,
1. p. 496.
Leaves round cordate or reniform; flowers pure white. Worlee hill, Bom -
bay; Salsette &c. in the rains. :
473. ARGYREIA. Don, Pentandria Monogynia.
Argyreios—silvery; in allusion to the leaves, which are of a silvery colour
beneath.
957. A. Spectosa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 254. Lettsomia nervosa. Rox. Flora.
I. p. 488. Convolvuius speciosus, Lian, Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 61. Burm. Ind.
t. 20. f. |. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2446.
Samudra shoka, Googulee,— Elephant creeper. Common in Bombay, on Ma-
labar hill ,and other uncultivated places; also at tae bottom of hills in the
Deccan. The upper side of the leaves is used by natives, to act as a
discutient; the under, or white side, as a maturant. (Dr. Gibson.) Flowers
chiefly in the rains: of a deep rose colour. This species may be readily
distinguished by its large white bractes.
958. A. poMacEs? Don’s. syst. 4, p. 255. Lettsomia pomacea? Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 493. Ipomea Zeylonica: Gaert. ¢. 178.
A stout twining species; flowers pure white; appear in the rains; common
on the Avicennia trees, at the Vellard, Bombay. The fruit agrees with Rox-
burgh’s description, but not the flowers; perhaps it is a distinct species.
959, A. SeLeNDENS. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 235. Lettsomia splendens. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 487, Ipomea splendens. Bot. Mag. t. 2628. flowers pale red;
berry scarlet, surrounded by the permanent crimson calyx. intd. by N. from
Bengal.
950. A. Cuneata, Don’s. syst.4. p. 255. Lettsomia cuneata. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 491. Ipomea atrosanguinea- Bot. Mag. ¢. 2170. Bot. Reg. ¢. 661.
A shrub; twining, when near support; flowers in August and September;
pretty large, of adeep, bright purple colour.—Common in the Mawul districts,
above the Ghauts;—in Bombay,and Deccan gardens. The flowers of this
species are exceedingly beautiful; and entitle it to the first place among the
Convolvulacee.
951. A. Exurprica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 255. Convolvulus laurifolius. Rox.
Flora.1. p. 470.
Bondwail.—Stems woody; leaves ovate elliptic, somewhat like Rheede’s
Convolvulus. 11. t. 54.—flowers in the rains; of arose colour; bottom of the
bell deep purple.—Very common on the Ghauts. Mableshwar. (Dr. Murray.)
962. A. MaALaBarica. Don’s, syst, 4. p. 256. Convolvulus Malabaricus.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 469. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 51.
Stems perennial, woody; flowers in the cold weather; Jarge and showy
cream-coloured; with a deep purple bottom;—pretty common on the Ghauts
where it takes the place of the last species during the cold season. Mahim
woods;—the root is cathartic. (Mr. Vaupell.)
963. A. AccREGATA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 257. Lettsomia aggregata. Rox.
Flora, 1. p. 488.
Convolvulus canescens. Sprengel. Stems woody, twining; leaves cordate,
woolly beneath; corolla, with the border cut into 5 lobes. The fiowers of
this species are small,‘and possess little beauty.
Southern Mahratta Country. (Mr, Law.) in gardens, Bombay.
934. A. Acuta. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 257.-A. festiva. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar.
1. ¢. 76.
A scandent shrub; leaves subcordate, mucronate; clothed with silvery
‘down beneath; flowers in terminal panicles, white, showy. ; j
Parell garden, intd. from the Mauritius in 1837, It is a native of China.
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Tripe 2, CoNVOLVULER.
Pericarp capsular, Dehiscent.
474. QUAMOCLIT. Don. Pentandria Monogynia.
“From kuamos--a kidney bean, klitos--dwarf; because it resembles the kid-
ney bean in ijs climbing stems, but is less tall”. (Don.) In what Greek au-
thor does Kuamos—signify a kidney bean particularly; and klitos—dwarf?
May the name not more easily be derived from its Indian appellation —‘‘Ca-
enalata” Lam. ¢. 104.
965. Q. PHoenicea. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 258. Ipomoea pheenicea. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 502, Bot. Rep. t. 449.
Crimson Quamoclit:—twining, leaves cordate reniform; side sinuate,
flowers in the cold weather, of a most beautiful bright crimson colour:—tube
long, slender. In gardens, pretty common.
966. Q. Vutcaris., Don’s. syst. 4. p. 260. fpomoca Quamoclit. Rox. Flora.
1. p, 503. Convolvulus pinnatus. Lam. Ency. 3. p. 567. Flos cardinalis.
Rumph. Amb, 5. t. 2. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 60. Bot. Mag. ¢, 244.
Lam. Illust. 1. ¢. 104, Camalata. Asiat. Res. 4. p> 256.
Its elegant blossoms are ‘ celestial rosy red, leve’s proper hue.”--(Sir
W. Jones, queting from Milton.)
Cupids fower,—Indian forget me not.—An annual, twining plant, with pin-
nate leaves; leaflets filiform;—fowers in the rains.—Common in gardens.
There is a pure white flowered variety, equally common. (Mr. Vau pell.)
475. BATATAS, Don. Pentandria Monozynia,
The West Indian and American name:—also applied to the common po-
tatoe.—probably adopted into the Malay language, when the plant was in-
troduced there by the Spaniards?
967. B. Eputts. Don’s. syst, 4. p, 260. Convolvulus batatas, Rox. Flora,
1. p. 483. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 50. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 180. Moris. Hist. 2, ¢. 3.
4
Rattaloo.--- Sukur-kund.---Sukurid-kind,---the Sweet potatoe:—very gene-
rally cultivated all over India. It is held in much esteem in Scinde, where
vegetables are scarce, and is the chief one cultivated. (Dr. Burnes, K. A.)
According to Polack a redundant but pleasing writer, who talks of ‘‘ ne-
bulous clouds” and ‘‘pluvious showers,” (Scottice—a ‘‘small little thing’’.) the
Kumera or Convolvulus battatas, ‘is accounted the most invaluable food pos-
sessed by the New Zeylander, and is the sole edible that has been handed
-.dowu by tradition, as having been coeval in the country with the remotest of
its aborigines.”
Ke seems to be correct in identifying the Kumera, with the Batatas, not-
withstanding he does in the same page call the rum esculentum, a well
Known legume; with sundry other sayings cennected with the vegetable
productions, which must be equally astounding te Botanists in the northern
Hemisphere. Sut he may be right.
““Ask where’s the north?—at Yerk ’tis on the Tweed”.
(See Polack’s New Zeyland vol. 1. chap.9.)
968. B. PanicuLata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 261. Convolvulus paniculatus.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 476. Pul. Modecca. Rheed. Mal, 11. ¢. 49. Bot. Rep. ¢. 636.
Bot. Reg. ¢.75. Ipomoea insignis. Bot. Mae. ¢. 1790.
Perennial, twining; leaves palmate, Sor 7 cleft. Flowers in the rains, nu-
merous, large; of a beautiful dark purple colour:—seeds woolly,—Malabar
Hill; Bombay.—Cross Island, in great abundance; Mahim woods &c.
969. B. Pentapnytua. Don’s. syst 4. p. 264. Convolvulus hirsutus. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 479. C. munitus. Wallich. Wight in Hookers. Bot. Misc. Part.
ae 7, C. pentaphyllus, Sprengel’s syst, 1, p. 590. and Appendix, Vol, 4. p.
130
Annual, twining, very hairy; flowers in the rains; cream-coloured;—common
on Malabar Hill &c,
476. PHARBITIS. Choisy. Pentandria Monogynia.
970. P. Nit. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 262. P. hederacea. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 263.
Ipomoea coerulea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 501. I. hederacea. Lion. Bot. Reg. ¢. 85.
and ¢. 276. Jacq. Icon. Rar. ¢. 36. Gaert. Fruct, 2. ¢. 134° f. 2. Dill. Elth. ¢.
80. f. 912 P. Purshii? Dons. syst. 4. p. 263. Bot. Mag. ¢. 188?
Aunual, twining, hairy; leaves cordate, 3 lobed, downy.—Flowers large;
of a lovely, light, bright blue. They appear in the rains; expand early in
the morning, and shut up during the day. The Italians call this species
Campana Azurea. Roxburgh’s Ipomoea Coerulescens, and Forster’s Convolvu-
lus Caelestis, are varieties (Don.)
Common in Bombay and throughout the Concans; flowers towards the close
of the rains. The 7. Purshii, mative of Virginia and Carolina which is
probably identical, is called “* Morning-glory.” The Indian plint equally
deserves the name. Acheap and safe cathartic. See an excellent paper om
the subject by Dr. O'Shaughnessy of Calcutta. N.
477. CALONYCTION. Choisy. Pentandria Monogynia,
From kalos—beautiful, and nyx—night; in allusion to the large showy flow-
ers, expanding at night.
971. C. Boxgeurcuit. Don's. syst. 4. p.263. Ipomoea vrandiflora. Rox-
Flora. 1. p. 497. Munda vatli. Rheed. Mal, 11. #50. Asiat. Res. +. p. 257.
Gool—chandnee,--Soma vela,—Moon flower,—Bombay name.—A ° large
twining plant; stems sometimes armed with inoffensive prickles; leaves cor-
date, petioled, pointed; flowers very large; the border from 8 to 6 inches in
diameter; pure white, slightly fragrant, open at sunsset, and close up the
following morning.
In gardens, Bombay; —flowers chiefly during the rains.
972. C. Muricatum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 264. Ipomoea muricata. Rox. Flora,
1. p. 499. 1. bona-mox, var-purpurascens. :
Annval, twining, stems covered with inoffensive prickles;—flowers 1n the
rains, pretty large, of a pale bluish purple colour. Common among rubbish,
and in waste places about Bombay. The tumid peduncles are in use for
culinary purposes. N.
478. IPOMOEA. Choisy. Pentandria Monogynia.
From ips—bindweed, and omoios—similar; in allusion to the habit of the
plants.
973. E. Rrerans. Don’s. syst. 4. p- 265. Convolvulus repens. Rox. Flora.
}. p, 482. and C. reptaus. |. p. 433. Ballel. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 52. Olus
vagum. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 155. f. 1. g
Anuual, creeping, stems rooting; leaves Sagitiate, lanceolate; flowers rose—
- coloured;—margins of tanks and other moist places throughout the Concans.
974. I. Pes-capre. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 265. Convolvulus bilobatus, and C.
pes-capre. Rox. Flora. |. p. 485 and 486. I. maritima. Browne’s Prod. 486.
Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 57. Rumph. Amb. 5. é. 159. f. 1. Bot. Reg. t. 319. Con-
volvulus bauhinifolia. Salisbury’s Prod. ;
Chagul-koon,—Dobutee-luta--- Goats foot---leaved Ipomoea ;-—perennial,
creeping; stems rooting; leaves smooth, long petioled, two lobed like those of
the Bauhinia;—flowers large, of a pretty reddish purple.—Common on sau-
dy beaches where it is of great use in binding the soil. ’
The natives boil the leaves and apply them externally as an anodyne in
cases of colic. (
It encircles the globe, being found in China, New Holland, the Sandwich
Islands, South America, Isle of Bourbon, and Arabia.—No doubt itis equally
abundant on the shores of Africa.
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ORDER 101. SCROPHULARINEZE. Don's. syst. 4. p. SOA.
Tue Ficwort Trise. Lind. Nat. syst, p. 228.
TRIBE 1. SCROPHULARINEA.
608. DIGITALIS. L. Didynamia Angiospérmia,
So named from the resemblance the flowers hear, to the finger of a glove.
Tourn. t. 73. Gaert: ¢. 53. Lam. ¢. 525.
1051, D. Purpurea. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 504. Blackwell. t. 16.
Purple flowered, or common Fox-glove—‘* emblem of pride.” (Scott.) Da-
pooree, intd.—A most active and useful medicine is obtained from it,.
TRIBE 2. ANTIRRHINEA.
609. LINARIA. L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From linon—flax; name given in allusion to a similarity in the leaves.
Lam. ¢. 531.
1052. L.————? ’
A perennial plant with yellow flowers—The Deccan. (Dr. Lush.) requires.
examiuation.
Perhaps this is identical with a plant which Mr. Law says, grows common
on the ruins of Ahmedabad; flowers yellow; and which he doubtfully refers
to Sprengels ZL. cirrhosa, remarking that it may prove a new species.
610. MAURANDYA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named in honor of Dr. Maurandy, a Botanical Professor at Carthagena.
1053. M. SEMPERFLORENS. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 533. Bot. Mag. ¢. 400. Bot..
Rep, ¢. 63. M. scandens Persoons Synop, 2. p. 160.
A perennial and delicate climber, native of Mexico. Has very pretty
flowers, something like those of the Foxglove. Intd. by N.
1054. M. ANTIRRHINIFLORA. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 533. Bot. Mag. t. 1643.
Blue-flowered Maurandya;—an elegant climber like the last.—In gardens;
not common.
TRIBE 3. GRATIOLEZ. |
511. DOPATRIUM. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
1055. D. Junceum. Dons. syst. 4. p. 586. Gratiola juncea. Rox, Flora.
1, p. 142, Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 129. ‘
A small annual, with rose coloured flowers; appears in the rains.
512. MICROCARPZAA. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
Micros—small—karpos—fruit; iu allusion to the small capsules.
1056. M.Spatnuxata. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 536. Hookers’ Bot. Misc. Supps.
1. ¢. 4. Peplidium capense. Spreng. syst. 1. p. 43.
Creeping, perennial; the margins of tanks and other moist places. N.
513. PEPLIDIUM. Don, Decandria Monogynia.
From peplos—pursiane, and idea—form; plants with the habit of purslane.
Delile’s Aegypt.t. 4.f. 2.
1057. P. Humirusum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 537. Deliles’ Flora. Aegypt. t.
4. f. 2. Microcarpea cochlearifolia. Smith in Rees Cyclo. Hookers’ Bot. Misce.
Supp. 3, ¢. 29. ;
Creeping, herbaceous plant, with opposite, obovate leaves, Margins of.
tanks &ec.
514. BONNAYA. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
Named after Bonnay, a German Botanist.
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3058. 8B. BracwiaTa. Don’s. syst. 4.p. 537. Gratiola serrata. Rox. Flora.
1. p. 139. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 59.
Annual erect; flowers terminal; of a pink colour:—common on pasture
lands in the rains.
1059. B. VeRonicagFOLia. Don’s. syst. 4, p. 537. Gratiola veronicaefolia,
Rox, Flora. |. p. 138. Rox. Cor. 2.¢. 154. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 170. f. 2.
Annual, creeping; flowers in terminal spikes;—of a violet colour. The
bed of the Yena, Mahableshwur; and other moist places.
1060. B. Versenarro.ia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 537. Gratiola racemosa.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 138.
Annual; erect; flowersin terminal racemes; long pedicelled. On cultivated
lands during the rains.
1061. B. Granpirtora, Don's. syst. 4. p. 537. Gratiola grandiflora ,
Rox. Flora, 1. p. 136. Rox. Cor. 2. t. 179.
Annual, creeping plant; leaves sessile, broad lanceolate; flowers light
blue;—Commun in the rains.
1062. B. Oppositirotia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 537. Gratiola oppositifolia.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 139. Rox. Cor. 2. #. 155.
Annual, erect; stems 4 sided, smooth; flowers small, blue-x—Common in the
rains.
1063. B.Hyssopoipes. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 538. Gratiola hyssopoides. Rox,
Flora. 1. p. 141. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 128. Pluk. Alm. é, 193. f. 1.
Annual, with pale blue flowers.
1064, 18. ParvirLora, Don’s. syst. 4.p. 538, Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 140,
Rox. Cor. 3.4. 203.
Annnal, erect, ramous; flowers long peduncled, solitary; white or blue.
1065. 8. Rotunpiroita. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 538. Gratiola rotundifolia.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 137. Rex, Cor. 3. ¢. 204. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 57.
Annual, diffuse; flowers white.
515. LINDENBERGIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Lindeuberg, author of a botanical work.
1066. L. URTICAEFOLIA. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 539. Stemodia ruderalis. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 94.
An annual, diffuse, downy plant, with ovate serrate leaves, and small yellow
flowers.—On old walls, Bombay Fort &c.
516. STEMODIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From stemon—a stamen, and dis.—double; in allusion to each stamen
bearing 2 anthers, Lam, ¢. 534. f. 1. Gaert. ¢. 62,
1067. S. Viscosa, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 540. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 9:
Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 163. - oe
A small annual, hairy, glutinous plant; with small axillary, solitary, violet
coloured flowers.
517. LIMNOPHILA. Don. Didynamia Augiospermia.
From limne—a lake, and phileo—to love; water loving plants.
1068. L. Gratiotoipes. Don's, syst. 4. p. 543 and L. chamaedrifolia. 4,
p. 543. Columnea balsamica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 97. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢,
85 and 12, ¢- 36. Burm. Zey. t- 55. f. 2.
A small annual; to be found in tanks and other moist places. It has an
agreeable turpentine smell. Itis the Hottonia indica of Linnaeus.
1069. _L. Roxsureuit. Don's. syst. 4. p. 543. Capraria gratissima. Rox.
Flora. Ind. 3, p. 92, Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 78, ? sf
144
Annual, aquatic; stems round, rooting at the joints;—flowers axillary, bell-
shaped, purple;— Delightfully aromatic, and has a sweet pleasant taste. (Rox.)
1070. L. Racemosa. Don’s. syst, 4.p. 543. Cyrilla aquatica. Rox. Flora
Ind. 3. p. 115 Rox, Cor. 2, t- 189.
Annual, aquatic;—leaves verticelled; pinnatifid;—flowers in terminal ra-
cemes;— ofa purple colour, Throughout the Concans. N. about Belgaum.
(Dr. Lush.) bad
1071. Li Gratissima. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 543. Rheed. Mal, 10. ¢. 6.
An aquatic, leaves 3 in a whorl;---linear lanceolate;—peduncles and calyxes
clothed with glandular hairs.
518. HERPESTIS. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From herpestes—any thing that creeps;—name given in allusion to the
habit of the plants. Gaert, ¢. 214.
1072. H. Monnrera. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 545. Gratiola monniera. Rox.
Flora. Ind. 1. p. 141. Rox. Cor. 2. t. 178. Bot. Mag. t. 2557. Rheed. Mal.
10. ¢. 14. Sloanes Hist. Jam. 1. ¢. 129. f. 1, Bramia indica. Lam. Ency. |. p.
459.
An annual, creeping plant, with blue flowers, which appear during the
rains.—generally to be met with on the margins of tanks.
Roxburgh says the natives use the expressed juice, mixed with Petroleum,
to rub on parts affected with rheumatic pains.
519. VANDELLIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named in honor of Vandelli, Professor of naturalhistory at Lisbon. Lam.
t. 522° f. 4.
1073. V. Crustacea. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 548. Gratiola lucida. Rox. Flora.
Ind. oe 138. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 202. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢, 58. Rumph. Amb. 5,
t. 170. f. 3.
Annual, diffuse plant, with blue flowers;—common in the rains.
1074. V.RoxsurcHi. Don’s. syst: 4. p.549. Torenia diffusa, Rox. Flora.
Ind. 3. p. 95. V. diffusa, Willd, spec. 8. 343.
Annual, appears during the rains.
620. ARTANEMA. Don, Didynamia Angiospermia.
From arfao—to suspend, and nema—a filament; in allusion to the struc-
ture of the stamens. Don. in Sweet’s H. Gard-t. 34.
1075. A. Sesamoipes. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 550. Bahel. tojulli. Rheed. Mal.
9. ¢. 87. Dicervs longifolius. Persoon’s Synop. 2. p 164 —Archimenes sesamoi-
des. Vahls Symbols 2. p. 7}. i
Herbaceous plant, with tetragonal stems, oblong lanceolate leaves, an
flowers in terminal racemes. The Concans. N.
521. TOREN(A. v. Didynamia Anvgiospermia.
Named by Linnaeus after Olof Toreen, a Swedish Clergyman and Voyager
to the East, Lam. ¢. 523.
1076. °T. Astatica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 550. Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 63. Lam. III. ¢.
§23. f. 1. Pluk. Amalth. ¢. 373. f. 2. Bonnaya alata. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 41.
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 122;
A glabrous, herbaceous plant, with creeping stems, and heart-shaped. ser-
rated leaves on long petioles,—S. Concan. N.
1077. T. Cornirorta. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 550. Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 99.
Rox. Cor. 2. ¢: 161, Rheed. Mal. 9, ¢. 68-
Annual, 4 sided plant, with ovate leaves; flowers bluish purple,-—S. Concan.
z
145
1078. T. Minuta. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 550. Rheed. Mal, 10, ¢. 50.
A small annual; common in the rains.
Tripe 4. GERARDIEAE,
522. SOPUBIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
The native name altered. Lam. ¢. 529.
1079. S. DevpniniroLia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 560. Gerardia delphinifolia.
Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p, 98. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢,90. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 358. f. 3. Per-
soon’s Synop. 2. p. 154. ,
An annual, erect growing plant, 12 or 18 inches high; leaves pinnatifid,
with filiform segments, like those of the Camalita: flowers axillary, solitary,
of a very beautiful pale rose colour: appear towards the close of the rains.
Common on pasture lands throughout the Concans.—On the Ghauts at
Kandalla.
This is one of the prettiest of Indian wild annuals, and it is to be hoped will
regain its old name Gerardia.
523. CENTRANYTLHERA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia,
From kentron—a spur, and anthera—an anther. Brown’s Prod. p. 438.
1080. C. Hispipa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 562. Digitalis stricta. Rox. Flora. 3.
p. 99. Wall. Pl. Asiat: Rar. 1. ¢. 45.
An annual, elegant plant; clothed with hoary, harsh hair; leaves opposite,
linear, scabrous; flowers axillary, subsessile; of a pretty rose colour.
Grows on the tep of the Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
TrRiBE 5. BUCHNEREAE.
524.. STRIGA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia,
So named from the strigose habit of some of the plants.
1081. S.Coccinea? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 583. Campuleia coccinea? Hookers
Ex. Fl. 3. ¢. 203. Buchnera coccinea. Bentham Scroph. Ind. p. 40,
Annual plant, from 6 to 12 inches high; leaves linear; flowers of a rich
. pink colour; appear in October and. November;—at Mahableshwar. (Dr.
Murray.
This Hey plant, requires examination. The whole of it is of a reddish
hue. (Dr. Gibson.)
1082. S. Eupurasioipes? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 583. Buchnera asiatica. Rox.
Flor. 3. p. 31. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 66. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 177. f. 6.
A small, erect annual, about a foot high; leaves sessile; flowers white
axillary, solitary,—Common on rice fields Bombay, during the rains,
There is variety or distinct species on Kandalla Ghaut, with yellow flowers;
a minute plant, 3 or 4 inches high,
525. RHAMPHICARPA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From rhamphos—a beak, karpos—fruit; in allusion to the beaked capsule.
1083, R. Loneirtora. Don's. syst, 4. p. 585, Buchnera longiflora. Wight’s
Mss.
A small, erect, branching annual; leaves pinnate, narrow, linear; segments”
: Dyas aud distant; somewhat resembling those of the Sopubia delphinifolia;—
- flowers white, with a tube from | to 2 inches long; pretty.—Grows com-
~ mon on pasture lands throughout the Concans towards the close of the rains.
—About Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) Native also of Senegal. A very pretty little
plant, with pure white flowers,
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ORDER 102. OROBANCHEZ. Don's. syst. 4. p. 629.
Tue Broom-Rare TriBeE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 227.
626. PHELIP-ZA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named by Tournefort, in honor of the family of Phelipeaux; patrons of
natural science. Gaert. ¢. 185. Lam. ¢. 551.
1084. P. Inpica. Don’s. syst. 4. p- 652. Orobanche indica. Rox. Flora. 3.
p. 27. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 292.
A strange looking parasitic plant; roots fibrous;—scape 6 or 12 inches
high; terminated by a spike of purple coloured flowers.
Common on tobacco plants, in the Deccan and Guzerat. The crop is fre-
quently injured by it.
527, AEGINETIA. L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named in oe 4a Paul Aeginette, a Physician of the 7th gene
(Don.) Rox, Cor 1. . Wall, Pl. Asiat. Rar 3. ¢. 319.
1085. AE. Inptca. a syst. 4. p. 635. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 30. Rox,
Cor. 1, ¢. 91. Tsjein cumulu. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 47.
A small, rush-like, annual plant; scape from 6 to 10 inches high, terminated
by the dark purple coloured, curved ftower, which bears some resemblance
to the howl of a tobacco pipe.
Kandalla, below bushes; springs up towards the close of the rains.—Sal-
sette and Concans. N. It is a singular looking plant.
ORDER 103. GESNERIACE. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 644.
TRIBE 1: GESNERIACE.
528. GESNERIA.L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named by Plumier, in honor of Gesuer of Zurich, a Botanist and natural
historian. Gaert. ¢. 177. Lam. ¢. 536.
1086. G. BuLBosa. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 646. Bot. Reg. t. 343.
Herbaceous plant; stem erect; leaves opposite, broad ovate, cordate;
cymes many flowered; disposed upwards into a terminal thyrse; flowers of a
very beautiful blue colour. —Native of Brazil; intd. by N.
529. GLOXINIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named in memory of Gloxin of Colmar.
1087. G.Speciosa. Don's. syst. 4. p. 649. Bot. Reg. t. 213. Bot. Mag.
t. 1937. Bot. Cab. ¢. 28.
Perennial, tuberous, herbaceous plant; flowers showy: of bluish purple
colour;—native of Brazil;—intd. by N. ‘
TRIBE 2 CYRTANDRACEAE.
530. AESCHYNANTHUS. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From aischuno—to be ashamed, and anthos—a flower. Jack in Linn. Trans.
14. p. 42. ¢.2 and 3. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1. ¢. 71.
1088. Ai GrRanpDIFLorus. Don’s, syst, 4. p. 656. Incarvillea parasitica.
Rox. Flora. 3. p. 112. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 291. Trichosporum grandiflorum.
Don. in Edin. Phil. Journal.
A parasite, with crimson yellow flowers; in shape and size like those of
Digitalis purpurea. Stem succulent, smooth; with swelled Joints from which
fibrous roots issue. On trees in S. Concan. N.
L03 ih Aaah (dhe. tebe lg aA (ar. rmenafol, lk
y bed hisd Hiipee ohéd. Meth. tink, Miia J. trihyia. wk
Le Mdina fia a 5% ner dtheenl lntk a ae eevn-
¢ ott: Ce bry pratt; “Lee pe Mike Contin. Lity. ¢a %. Cun to
lard. ovhunular. Ja. Cafp. cr duce. 1telled, Merbyash
Mew Gv an pe eal taberg ecth Dhfe- or theorded Augord
7 pul anes Aunt Shur 5 a y fevurerd
L ta full Wi Aww ua LU
eee Pa ie LE. LOnft. agute. A asi. fuurfele te 42%,
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1089. ?
Parasitic; differs from the last, in the flowers being solitary, and much
smaller, On trees in S. M. Country. Probably a new species. (Mr. Law.)
131. DIDYMOCARPUS. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Didymos—twin—Karpos—fruit; name given in allusion to the twin cap-
eules. Jack in Linn, Trans, 14. p. 32.
1090. D.———?
Au undetermined species; grows in the South Concan. N.
The D. aromatica, Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. 2. t. 141. produces an aromatic
drug, in high repute among Hindoo Ladies, who use it as a perfume. See
Edinburgh Philosophical Journal. |. p. 348.
ORDER 104. LABIATAE. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 665.
Tue Mint Trige. Lind. nat. syst. p. 239.
TRIBE 1. OCYMOIDEAE.
532. OCYMUM. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From Ozo—to smell; name given in allusion to the powerful smell of the
plants. Lam. ¢. 514.
1091. QO. Canum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 670. O,. album. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 15.
Bot. Mag. ¢. 2452.
Annual Hoary Basil;—erect pubescent; leaves ovate, cordate; flowers
white; in simple terminal racemes.
1092. QO. Bastticum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 670. Basilicum indicum, Rumph.
Amb, 5, t. 92. f. 1. B. citratum, Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 93. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
17. Soladi tirtava. Rheed, Mal. 10.¢. 87._O, Americanum. Jacq. Hort. Vind ©
3. t. 86. O. thyrsiflorum. Jacq. Hort. Vind 3.¢. 72. Plectranthus Barre- >
lieri. Sprengel syst. 2. p. 691. ¥
Common or Sweet Basil.
“ The Basil tuft that waves
Its fragrant blossom over graves,”
Moore, in Lalla Rookh.
An annual, smooth, erect plant, with white flowers;—In gardens. The
leaves and slender stalks of this and some other species are used in sea-
soning dishes.
1093. O. Gratissimum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 671. Rox. Flora. 3° p. 17.
Cattu tirtava. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 86. Jacq. Teon. Rav. 3. é. 495. Burm. Zey. ¢,
80. f. 1.
= Toolsee; Shrubby Basil.—Common in gardens;—flowering chiefly
in the rains; very fragrant.
1094. QO. Sanctum. Dons’s. syst. 4. p. 672. Rox. Flora, 2. p. 14. Nalla
tirtava.. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢- 86. Salassi. Rumph. Amb. 5, ¢. 92. f. 2. Ainslie,
Mat. Ind. 2. p. 426. Parnassa. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 188.
Kula Toolsee.—Holy Basil—Common in gardens, and about Hindoo
Temples every where; and in flower allthe year round.
The juice expressed forms one of the ingredients of a celebrated and
rather effectual nostrum, for the cure of ring worm. (Dr. Gibson.)
There are several undetermined species of Ocymum on Salsette; one has
the scent of peppermint; another is a large shrub; athird has thick leaves
deeply serrated or crenated; and a fourth seems to delight in boggy situa-
tions. N.
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533. GENIOSPORUM. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
1095. G. Prostratum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 674 Elsholtzia ocymoides. Per-
soons Synop. 2. p. 114. Mentha Zeylanica. Burm. Zey.t. 70. f° 2. Lumnit-
rae prostrata, Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 687. Kuttu tumba. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢.
Herbaceous, much branched, prostrate plant; flowers in whorls; nume-
rous, small.—S. Concan. N.
534. PLECTRANTHUS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From plectron.—a cock’s spur, and anthos—a flower;—name given in re-
ference to the spurred corollas.
1096. P.RotunpiFoLivus. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 678. Nepeta Madagascariensis.
Willd. Coleus rugosus. Bentham in Wall. Pl. As, Rar. 2. p. 15. Kurka.
Rheed. Mal. 11. t- 25.
Herbaceous, stem procumbent, rooting at the base; flowers blue.—The Con-
cans. Tubers edible. N.
1097. P.CorbiroLius. Don’s syst. 4. p. 678. Ocymum molle. Aiton. P.
secundus? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 20. Perimtolassa. Rheed: Mal: 10. ¢. 84.
Annual, erect, 4 sided, flowers light blue; in long terminal and axillary
racemes; appear in the rains.
_ Grows in great abundance throughout Kandalla village; also on the ruins
of Rosa, near Ellora Caves; and generally every where near the habitations
of man.
1098. P. Wicutit. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 680. Herbaceous, erect, branched
plant; corolla inflated —The Ram Ghaut. (Mr. Law.)
535. COLEUS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From Koleos—a sheath; in allusion to the filaments being connected at
the base, and sheathing the style.
1099. C. Barspatus. Don's. syst. 4. p. 682. Plectranthus monadelphus,
Rox. Flora, 3. p. 22. P. Forskoelii. Willd. Spec. 3. p. 169. Bot. Mag. ¢.
2036. P. comosus. Bot. Mag. t. 2318. Bentham in Wall. Pl. Asiat, Rar.
2.p. 1d.
Meee stems shrubby at the base; flowers beset with white hairs of a
light purple colour;—in verticels of 6,
Commonly cultivated in native gardens for the roots, which are pickled.
(Mr. Law.) On rice fields in Guzerat. (Dr. Gibson.) Sold in the green mar-
ket, Bombay. N.
Roxburgh observes that the whole plant possesses a strong, though not
disagreeable smell,
Can Don’s C. tuberosus 4. p. 685: (Rumph. Amb, 5. 182. f.1.) be iden-
tical?
1100. C. Aromaticus. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 682. Plectranthus aromaticus.
Rox. Flora. 3. p. 22. Marrubium album Ambonicum. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢..
102 f. 3. Bentham in Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar-2, p, 15. :
Pathur-choor.—Country Borage; an agreeably fragrant plant, common in
gardens, Surat &c, (Mr. Law.)
536. ANISOCHILUS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From anisos—unequal, and chilos—a lip; in reference to the inequality of
the lips of the calyx and corolla.
1101. A. Carnosum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 685. Plectranthus strobiliferus.
Rox. Flora. 3. p. 23, Lavandula carnosa, Willd. Katu Kurka. Rheed. Mal.
10. ¢. 90.
Vova.—A Perennial, erect, with fleshy, hairy leaves, and lilac coloured
flowers, in terminal spikes.
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537. LAVANDULA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From /avo—to wash; in allusion to the use of the plants in baths and fo-
mentations, Gaert. ¢. 66. Lam. t. 504
1102. L. Sroecuas? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 709. Stoechas purpurea. Tourn. Ins,
t. 95.
A plant, with very glancous, linear leaves, with revolute margins; spike
tetragonal; verticels 6 to 10 flowered; flowers dark purple.
In gardens at Belgaum and Dharwar; said to have been introduced from
the Cape of Good Hope, and commonly called Lavender. (Mr. Law.)
1103. L. Spica. Don’s. syst. 4. p.710.
Spica, or broad leaved lavender.—In gardens Belgaum. (Mr- Law.)
The flowers are used in the South of France for the distillation of what
is called Ozl of spike. (Don.)
1104, L. Vera. Don’s. syst. 4. p.709. Woodvilles Med. Bot. ¢. 55,
Lavender:—in gardens Bombay, and Mahableshwur.
The well known Lavender water is distilled from it.
1105. LL. GIBSONII. G.
Herbaceous; leaves lyrate, The hill Fort of Pundooghur; requires exa-
mination.
** Probably this is only a young plant of the next species which begins to
flower within ten days, or a fortnight after it has sprung up; though it after-
wards grows in a good soil to the height of 2 or 3 feet.” (Mr. Law.)
1106. L. Burmannt. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 710. L. mutabile. Burm. Jnd. t. 38.
f, 1. Chaetostachys multifida. Bentham in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2. p, 19.
Herbaceous; clothed with fine pubescence; stem leafy tetragonal; flowers
in October,
Grows about Dowlatabad and Ellora. (Jacquemont.) Common all over the
Deccan, where it is known by the name of Gorea, (Dr. Lush.)
TriBeE 3. MENTHOIDEZ.
538. POGOSTEMON. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From pogon—a beard, stemon—a stamen; in allusion to the filaments be-
ing generally bearded.
1107. P. Panicutatum. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 711, Elsholtzia paniculata. Willd.
3. p. 59. Hyssopus cristatus. Lam. Ency. 3. p. 187. Manam podam. Rheed.
Mal. 10. t. 65. Bentham in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1. p. 30.
Stem erect downy, 2 or 3 feet high; leaves unequally ovate; racemes ter-
minal.—Grows in moist places inS. Concan. N.
1108. P. HeyNeanum. Don’s. syst, 4. p. 711. Origanum indicum. Roth.
Cottam. Rheed. Mal. 10. t. 77.
Herbaceous, from 2to 3 feet high; leaves ovate, long petioled; irregu-
larly crenated.
Pach.—An aromatic plant held sacred by the natives.—Itis to be met with
in gardens; alro wild in the Concans.
The leaves are sold in the Bazar, and put among cloths to prevent moths
eating them.
They are also in general use as an ingredient in the mixture of tobacco
called Gorackoo. It is doubtful what ?ach is. (see Wallich and Wight in
Madras Journal of Science) Cultivatedin Bombay. N.
1109. P. FRUTESCENS. G.
A very beautiful suffruticose plant, with minute red flowers, in terminal
spikes.---They appear in December and January.---Grows in large patches
near Egutpoor, above the Tull Ghaut. (Dr. E}liot.)
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Perhaps the plant here referred to may prove a species of Elsholtzia, (E
polystachya!) It requires examination.- eae!
539. DYSOPHYLUA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
Dysodes--- jfoetid---phyllon—a leaf;---name perhaps given in reference to
the smell of the’ leaves. Benth. Lab. p. 156.
1110. D. AuricuLarta? Don’s. syst.4.p.712, Majana foetida Rumph. Amb.
6. t, 16, f. 2.Mentha auricularia Willd. Spac. 3. p. 74.
Annual erect plant; leaves oblong, opposite; flowers red, very small; in
denseterminal spikes; appearin October and November,
The beds of water courses at Mahableshwur.---Perhaos this plant is the
D. myosuroides. It requires examination. Hills about Goa. N.
4111, D. Sreciata. Dons. syst. 4. p. 713. Mentha quaternifolia? Roth.
A small plant with verticelled, linear leaves, and purple flowers in
dense spikes,
Growsin great abundance on rice fields, about Belgaum, during the cold
season; large patches being coloured purple with the flowers. (Mr. Law.)
510. ELSHOLTZIA. Don. Didynania Gymnospermia.
Named after Elsholtz, a Prussian Botanist. Lam. ¢. 502.
1112. E. Porystacaya. Don's, syst. 4. p. 713, Mentha fruticosa. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 6. Aphanochilus polystachya. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1, ¢. 33.
A shrubby plant, 3 or 4 feet high; leaves ovate, lanceolate, serrate; spikes
loose, panicled. Grows near Chibler, in the Surat Collectorate. (Mr. Law.)
~ Roxburgh remarks, that it possesses a stroug, heavy, aromatic smell, and
bitterish taste.
1113. E. Craistata. Don's. syst. 4. p. 714. Hyssonus ocymifolius. Lam,
Ency. 3. p. 179.
Mentha Patrini. Pallas. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2560. Lam. Ill. t. 502. f. 1.
Annual; native throughout Asia; about lake Baical and the Altaian
mountains. Dapooree; reared from English seeds. (Dr. Gibson.)
541. COLEBROOKIA. Don. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Named in honor of Henry Thomas Colebrooke, formerly of Bengal; an
well known asa Botanist. Smith’s Ex. Bot. 2. p. 111.
1114. C. Ternirouta. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 715. Rox. Flora. 3. Pe 25.
Rox. Cor. 3. t. 245. Smith’s Exot. Bot. 2. ¢. 115.
Dussaree ha jhar.— Dussate, or Bhaminee.—A small shrub, 3 or 4 feet high;
leaves 3 fold, lanceolate, serrate; villous, and soft to the touch; flowers very
‘minute, white; in terminal cylindric spikes; like a squirrel’s tail; appear in
February and March. Grows on Kandalla Ghaut; hills about Parr; Sidney
point, Mahableshwur &c.
5/2. PERILLA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
1115. P. Ocymorpes. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 715. Mentha perilloides. Rox.
Flora. 3. p. 7. Lam. t. 503 Bot. Mag. ¢, 2395.
Panglee. Aunual, erect plant, growing to the height of about 3 feet; flow-
ers blue; appear in February and March. The whole planthas a strang, and
rather disagreable smell;—commoun on the Ghauts;—at Mahableshwur. (Dr.
Murray.)
There is a shrubby plant which much resembles this, common at Maha-
bleshwur: and generally growing under the shade of trees. Probably it is a
new species of Pogostemon. The natives also call it Panglee.
543. MENTHA. Don, Didynamia Gymnospermia.
The Greek name of Mint; from Mentha, the daughter of Cocytus, who, ac-
cording to fable, was changed into mint, Lam, ¢. 508. rae
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“Could Pluto’s queen with jealous fury storm,
And Menthé to a fragrant herb transform?’’
Ovid’s Meta. Book 10.
1ll6. M. Preerita? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 718. Smith’s Eng. Bot. t. 687.
Peppermint!—grows on the banks of the Yena at Mahableshwur. (Mr, Law.)
This is probably anew and undescribed species. The true Peppermint is
only to be found in gardens and was originally introduced from Europe. N.
1117. M, Arvensis, Don’s. syst. 4, p. 719. M. sativa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 6.
Smith’s Eng. Bot. ¢. 448. Liun. Trans. 5, p. 199.
Common Mint;—in gardens,
Water-mints are one of three kinds of plants. specified by Bacon in his Essay
on Gardens as ** perfuming the air delightfully on being trodden upon.”’
“Of bean-flowers I speak not, because they are field flowers; but those
which perfume the air most delightfully, not passed by as the rest, but
being trodden upon and crushed, are three; that is, burnet, wild thyme,
and water mints; therefore you are to set whole alleys of them, to have the
pleasure when you walk or tread.”
544. MERIANDRA. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
From meris—a part, and aner—a male; in allusion to the superior stamens
being abortive.—Bentham in Bot. Reg, vol. 15.
1118. M. BencuHatensis. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 722. Salvia Benghalensis. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 145. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 1. p. 359.
A shrubby plant; leaves and young branches canescent—In gardens, Taste
andodour of the leaves stronger than;that of Sage. —Wallich observes, that
the whole p!ant exhales an odour like camphor, when rubbed.
TRIBE 3. MONARDER.
545. SALVIA. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
From Salvo--to save; in allusion to the supposed healing qualities of Sage.
Gaert, t. 66. Tourn. ¢. 83, Lam. ¢. 20.
1119. S. Orricinatis. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 723. Woodville’s Med. Bot. t. 38.
Common Sage—in gardens. ~
=
1120. S. Inpica. Don’s, syst. 4. p. 728. Bot. Mag. t.395, Jacq. Hort.
Vind. 1. ¢. 78, Moris. Hist. 3. S. 11. ¢. 13. f. 16.
Seotee,—Indian Sage,— Burrage.—In gardens; cultivated. Is this distinct
from Meriandra Bengalhensis? N.
1121. S. Pseupo. coccinea. Don’s. syst,4. p. 749. Jacq. Icon. Rar. 2.
t. 209. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2864, Willd. Spec. I.p. 141.
Flowers of a beautiful scarlet colour. —Dapooree, intd. from the Cape.
(Dr. Lush.) It is a native of tropical America, and nearly allied to S. coc-
cinea.
546. ROSMARINUS. Don. Diandria Monogynia.
From ros—dew, and marinus—pertaining to the sea; in allusion to its place
of growth. Lam. ¢.19. Tourn. ¢. 92.
1122, KR. Orricinatis. Dons. syst. 4. p. 757. Smith’s Flora. Graeea. 1. t. 14.
Woodville’s Med. Bot. ¢- 87. Blackwell. t. 159.
Common Rosemary; in gardens. The emblemof fidelity in lovers.
** There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”
Ophelia, in Hamlet.
It forms a principal ingredient in what is called Hungary water. (Don.)
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Tribe 4. SATUREINEAE.
547. MARJORANA, Don. Didynamia Gymnespermia.
The Arabia name altered. Benth. Lab. p. 338.
1123. M. Horrensts. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 766.
Origanum marjorana. Linn. Woodvilles Med. Bot. ¢. 165: Blackwell. ¢.
319. Moris. Hist.3.S. ll. #3. fil.
Sweet Marjoram; annual:—In gardens.
548. THYMUS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From thymos —strength; in allusion to the reviving smell of thyme. Lam. é.
512. Benth. Lab. p. 340.
1124, T, Vutearis. Don's. syst. 4. p. 767. Woodville’s Med; Bot. ¢. 109.
| Common Thyme: In gardens, Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) also in Bombay gar
ens.
- “* Kids flowery thyme, gaunt wolves the kid pursue,
The crane the plough-share.”—
Hawke’s Trans. Theocritus Idyll. 10.
The trembling eyebright showed her sapphire blue,
The thyme her purple, like the blush of even;
And, if the breath of some to no caress
Invited, forth they peeped so fair to view,
All kinds alike seemed favourites of Heaven.”
Wordsworth.
A kind of Thyme and Rue are said to cover the Country of Kandahar,
above the Bolan Pass. Probably the latter is the Peganum harmala.
1125. T, ————?
A plant, apparently belonging to this genus; in gardens at Belgaum, where
it is called Indian Thyme, (Mr. Law.)
549. SATUREIA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From an Arabic word, applied generally to labiate plants. Lam. t. 504.
1126. S. Horrensis, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 771. Blackwell. t. 419. Moris’
Hist. S. 11. ¢.17. f. 1.
Summer Savory.—Danooree, intd. from the Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
Tribe 5. SCUTELLARINEAE,
550. SCUTELLARIA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia,
From scutellu—a little saucer; in allusion to the form of the calyx. Tourn.
¢. 84. Lam. ¢. 515.
1127, §. Inpica. Don's. syst. 4. p.793. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 24. Pluk.
t. 441 oF. t: Willd. Spec.3.p 175.
Annual, with petioled round cordate, crenate leaves, and white flowers,
which appear in October. At Mabableshwur. (Dr. Gibson.) Ié is a native
also of China, Japan, Java, and ether eastern Islands.
TriBeE 7. STACHYDEAE.
551. LEONURUS. Don, Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From Jeon—a lion, and oura—a tail. Tourn t. 87. Lam, t. 509.
1128. L.Tataricus. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 821. Willd. Spec. 3. p. 116
Tartarian Motherwort:—common in Gardens at Belgaum, where it is
naturalized. (Mr. Law.)
562. ANISOMELES. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From anisos—unequal, and melos—a number; in allusion to the anthers of
the lower stamens being halved. :
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1129. A. Ovata. Don's syst. 4. p. 822. Ajuga disticha. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
“2 Marrubium indicum. Burin. Thes. Zey. t. 71, Tsjadaen. Rheed: Mal. 10.
#. 88. Wight in Hooker’s Bot. Misc. 2. ¢. 19.
An annual plant, growing to the heightof 3 or 4 feet; flowers in October and
November; Malabar hill, Bombay. The ruins of Rosa, &c.
The whole plant has a strong camphoraceous smell. N.
1130. A. Marararica. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 822. Ajuga fruticosa. Rox.
_ Blora. fnd.3.p. 1. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2071. Rheed. Mal, 10. ¢. 93?
A shrubby plant; stems square, covered with a white woolly substance;
leaves opposite, ovate, lanceolate, softand white beneath;—flowers pale pur-
ple, appear in the cold season.
The Katruj and Kamatkee Ghauts. At Nalutwar. (Mr. Law.)
553. LEUCAS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
From leukos—white; in allusion to the downy whiteness of the flowers.
Phlomis. Lam. ¢. 510. Gaert. ¢. 66,
1131. L. Loxeironia. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 847.
Herbaceous, erect, villous; leaves linear; whorls 6, 10 flowered.
Grows about Poona. (Jacquemont. )
1132. L. Birtora? Don’s. syst. 4. p. 847. L. procumbens. Don's, syst. 4. pe
$17. Phlomis biflora. Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p, 12. Burm. Zey. t. 63. f. 1. coms
mon.
1133. IL. AsPpera. Don’s. syst. 4. p. 849. Phlomis esculenta. Rox. Flora.
Ind. 3. p. 849. Tumba. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 91?
Annual; flowers white; appear in the rains.~
1134. L. CepHaLotes. Don’s syst. 4, p, 849. Desf. Mem. Mus. 11. ¢. 4.
Annual; flowers white.—Common at Ahmedabad. (Mr. Law.)
1135. L. Linirotia. Don’s. syst. 4. p.849. Phiomis Zeylonica. Rox. Flora.
5. p. 9. Herba admirationis. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 16. f2 1. Jacq. Icon. Rar.
1. é¢. Til. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 118. f. 4.
A very common annual, with white flowers; grows in great abundance
throughoutthe Deccan, during the rains; also about Bombay. Probably this
is Rheede’s Tumba, It is a uative also of Madagascar, the Mauritius, and
Eastern Islands.
There are two new species of Leucas at Mahableshwur, one a suffruticose,
the other a herbaceous plant:
554. LEONOTIS. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia.
Leon—a lion, ovs—an ear;in allusion to a fancied likeness in the flowers.
36. L. Nepetireria. Don's. syst, 4. p. 850. Phlomis nepetifolia. Rox.
Flora, (nd. 3. p. 8, Bot. Reg. t. 281. Wild. spec. 3. p. 126.
Matee-sool.—A tall, erect growing plant, with dark orange coloured flow-
ers in globular whorls, with the calyces spinous-toothed; they appear in the
cold season.
Generally to be met with about hill Forts throughout the Deccan; but
never at any distance from the habitations of man. (Dr. Gibson.)
About villages in the Concan.
1137. L. Leonurus, Don’s. syst. 4. p. 850. Phlomis leonurus. Linn. Bot.
Mag. ¢. 478. Wild, spec. 3. p. 127.
Flowers scarlet; native of the Cape, but common in Belgaum gardens,
where it is naturalized. (Mr. Law.)
655, HOLMSKIOLDIA. Don. Didynamia Gymnospermia,
{In memory of Holmskiold, a Danish Botanist.
1138. H. Saneuinea. Don’s. syst- 4. p. 856. Hastingia coccinea. Rox,
Flora. Ind. 3, p. 65, Smith’s Ex, Bot, ¢. 100. Bot. Peg. ¢. 792.
154
An elegant shrub, with bright scarlet-coloured flowers. Dapooree; intd*
from the Mauritius by the tlou’ble Capt. Cavendish. It isa native of China and
Bengal.
ORDER Ics VERBENACEA. Brown. prod. 1. p. 510.
Tue VervAIN TriBe, Lind. Nat. syst. p. 238.
556. VERBENA. Sprengel. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Name said to be derived from the Celtic. Gaert. ¢ 66. Lam. ¢. 17.
1139. V. OrricinaLts. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 750. Eng. Bot. t. 769.
Common Vervain;—in gardens.—A plant held sacred amoung the ancients
and used by Ambassadorsin making leagues &c.
657. STACHYTARPHETA. Vahl. Diandria Monogynia.
From stachys,—a_ spike, tarpheios—dense; in allusion to the flowers
growing in dense spikes.
1140. S. Murasixis. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 53. Bot. Mag. t. 976. Verbena
mutabilis. Willd. Spec. 1. p. 115. Jacq. Icon. Rar. 2. t. 207.
Changeable-flowered Vervain. 4 shrubby plant, with very pretty scarlet,
or variegated flowers, in terminal spikes. Native of South America, but
common in Bombay gardens, and easily propagated by cuttings.
Dr. Lindley says, the Brazilians attach the same false notions of powerful
action to it. as Europeans formerly did to common Vervain, and that its
leaves are sometimes used to adulterate tea.
1141. S. Jamaicensis Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 53. Jacq. Obs 4. t. 85
Sloane’s Hist. é. 171. f. 1. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1860. Verbena Jamaicensis. Willd’
Spec. 1. p- 118.
Jamaica Vervain. An annual plant, with pretty blue flowers in terminal
spikes; grows common about Bombay during the rains,
1142, S. Inpica. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 53. Verbena indica. Willd, 6. Spec.
1. p. 115.
Annual; grows in the S. Concan. N.
£143. S. Orvupica. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 53. Ebret. Pict. t. 5. f- 1. Ver-
bena orubica. Willd. spec. 1. p. 115. Pluk, Alm. ¢. 528, f. 4. and ¢. 327.
Genie
Native of America. Dapooree. ind. from the Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
558. STREPTIUM. Rox. Didynamia Angiospermia.
From streptos—twisted; in allusion to the spiral tube of the corolla.
1144. S. Asperum, Rox. Fiora. 3. p. 90. Sprengel’s syst. 2, p. 754.
Tortula aspera, Willd. 3. p. 389. Priva leptostachya. Persoon’s Synop. Rox,
Cor. 2. t. 146.
Perennial; leaves opposite, petioled, cordate; flowers in terminal racemes;
small, white. Grows on old walls at Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.)
559. ALOYSIA. Persoon. Didynamia Angiospermia. ;
- Named by Palan, a professor of Botany at Madrid, after Queen Maria
Louisa, mother of the late King Ferdiuvand, (Don.) sa yal
$145, A. Citriopora, Persoon’s Synop. 2. p. 139. Lippia citriodora. spreng.
syst. 2. p. 753. Verbena triphylla. Bot. Mag. t. 367. Walid, Spec. tp. his. 5
Lemon scented Aloysia.—A shrubby plant, with linear lanceolate, ternate
leaves, and flowers in axillary and terminal subpanicled spikes.—In gardens
at Belgaum and Dharwar, where it thrives luxuriantly; and. is much esteemed
for the delightful fragrance of its leaves. (Mr. Law.) It is a native of Chili.
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~ 860. PREMNA.L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
Premnon—the trunk or stem of a tree; why applied to this genus is
~. uncertain. Gaert, L. ¢.56. Lam. t. 543.
= 1146. P, InteGRiroita. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 8t. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 754.
s—~ Wild. Spec. 3. p. 314, Cornutia corymbosa. Burm. Ind. t. 41, 7. 1. Folium
“= chirci: Rumph. Amb. 3 p, 134. Appel. Rheed. Mal. 1, ¢.53. Ainslie. Mat.
Ind, 2. p. 210.
A shrub, with elliptic, entire leaves, and small greenish flowers, in terminal
corymbs; they appear during the rains. i
Grows by the sea shores Bombay, along with Clerodendron inerme. The
leaves when bruized havea very peculiar and rather unpleasant smell,
1147, P. Scanpens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 82.
Chambaree. - A very large climbing shrub; running over trees; leaves ovate
oblong, or cordate acuminate;—flowers numerous, small, of agreenish yellow
colour, in terminal corymbs; appear about the beginning of the rains; fruit
black, when ripe; size of a pea. Grows pretty common about Kandalla.
£148, P. Corpirouia. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 78.
A small tree, with long petioled, cordate leaves, which have the smell of the
common Colt’s-foot,(Lussilago farfara) whenbruized. Flowers in Apriland
May; very smal; greenish white; in terminal corymbs.
At Kandalla; not common. Thisand the last species are thought to possess
charms in expeiling evil spirits, and are superstitiously esteemed sacred
by the natives. N. :
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1149. P. NiIMMONIANA. G.
Goora, or Kal-goora.—A small tree, with large, alternate, somewhat heart
shaped leaves; flowers minute, greenish yellow; in terminal corymbs; ap-
pear in October and November, fruit size of a pea; grows common on the
table land of Mahableshwur; alsoon the Rotunda Ghaut. (Dr. Murray.)
561. VITEX. L, Didynamia Angiospermia. '
An ancient name applied to some plant of the Osier tribe. ( Loudon.) Lam.
t, 541. Gaert, ¢. 96.
1150 V. Trirotta. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 69. V. negundo. Rox. Flora. 3. p.
70.Sprengel’ssyst.2 p 757.
Cara-nosi. Kheed. Mal. 2. t. 11. Bem-nosa. Rheed. Mal. 2. t. 12. Ha-
milton in Linn. Trans. 14. p. 183. Lagondium vulgare. Rumph. Amb, 4. ¢.
18. Pluk. Phyt. ¢. 206. f. 5. and ¢. 321. f. 2. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 292. Ainslie,
Mat. Ind. 2..p. 237 and 252, Bot. Mag. t. 2187. ’ :
Neergoonda.—A very common shrub, with pretty blue flowers in terminal
‘panicles. They appear chiefly in April and May, but more or less through-
) out the year. Itis generally to he met with growing in moist places in
- = large patches, beth in the Concan and Deccan.—Mr. Law notices a variety
x or distinct species with the leaflets dentate; at Duddi in S. M. Country.—
©) Perbaps it may be the V. incisa. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 757. which is identi-
cal with V. negundo. Bot. Mag. ¢. 564.
1151. WV. Arata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 72. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 756. Mail-
eloa. Rheed. Mal. 5. é. t. ‘ : ;
A small tree; leaves ternate; petioles winged; flowers in axillary panicles;
pale yellow, tinged with blue; appear in April aud May. Hills westof Pan-
well. N. Duddi.S. M. Country. ( Mr. Law.)
1152. V. Axtissmma? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 71. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 756.
Persoon’s Synop. 2. p. 143. :
A pretty large tree, with ternate leaves; leaflets lanceolate, acuminate; very
soft to the touch. Flowers in terminal panicles; composed of a few long,
and somewhat downy spikes; white tinged with blue; appear in May.
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In a ravine leading from the Nagotnah bridge; on the opposite side of
the river from the village. Itis a beautiful tree when in flower.
1153. V. Leucoxyton. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 74. Wallrothia lencoxylon.
Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 76. Karil. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢. 36.
Asmall tree, with digitate, quinate leaves, and whitish flowers in axillary,
dichotomous panicles; fragrant; centre of the lower lip clothed with violet
coloured hairs;— fruit oval, smooth; when ripe, black.
On the banks of the Saweetree near Poludpore, in the S. Concan:—at Kan-
dalla.—Duddi; S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.) In the Concans generally N.
_ 662. CALLICARPA. t. Tetrandria Monogynia.
_ From Kalos,—beautiful—Karpos—fruit; aname not very happily applied;
the fruitis very small, and not particularly beautiful. Lam. ¢. 69.
1154. C. Lawatra. Rox. Flora. 1, p. 391, C. cana. Rox, Flora. 1: p.
392. Cornutia corymbosa. Lam. Ency. Meth. 1. p. 54. Callicarpa tomex.
Poiret. C. Janata. Lam. fll. Gen. No. 1500. Tomex tomentosa. Flora. Zey.
Tondi-teregam. Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢.. 60. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans, 17. p. 241,
Vahls Symbols ¢. 53. Bot. Mag, ¢. 2107. C. Americana. Lour. Cochin China.
1. p. 70.
aman tall shrub, with opposite, cordate, acuminate, wrinkled leaves;
white and downy underneath; flowers in February and March; in axillary
cymes; of apale red colour; very small. The calyx, peduncles, and young
branches are.all woolly.
Kandalla;-—the Parr and Rotunda Ghauts;—Mahableshwur; hills eastward
of Panwell &c.— Loureiro says, it is common in the hedges of Cochin China.
The bark is sub-aromatic and slightly bitter.
‘663. LANTANA. L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
An ancient name. of the Viburnum, to which the foliage of this genus
bears some resemblance. Gaert. ¢. 56. Lam. ¢. 540.
Sere
1155, L. Inpica. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 89.
A shrubby,.erect plant; stems four sided, clothed with short hairs; ofa
dark colour;{leaves opposite, cordate, rugose, hairy underneath; flowers in
ovate heads; numerous, of alight purple colour, scentless: fruit size of asmall
pea; of a purple colour when ripe. Grows common about Dharwar. (Mr.
Law.)
1156. L. MELIssaEroLia? Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 761, Dill. Elth. ¢. 57. f. 66.
A straggling shrub; flowers orange coloured; common in gardens;—native
of the West Indies.
1157. L. Acuxeata. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 761. Bot. Mag. t. 96. Pluk.
Alm. t. 233. f. 5, Willd. Spec. 3 p. 320. :
A straggling, scandent shrub, with opposite, ovate leaves, which havea
strong smell of black currants when bruized; stems square: prickly; flowers
orange coloured: appear chiefly in the rains, but more or less throughout the
year. In gardens common.
1158. L. Camara. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p, 762. Diil. Elth. ¢. 56. f. 65. Pluk.
Alm. ¢, 114. f. 4. Native of the West Indies and tropical America. Dapooree;
intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.)
1159, L. Mixta. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 761. Dill. Elth. ¢. 66. f.64. Comm.
Hort: ¢. 78. Bot. Cab. ¢. 68. Willd. Spec. 3. p. 315.
Nettle—leaved Laniana.— Native of the West Indies. Dapooree; intd. from
Bengal. (Dr. Lush,) : k
Dr. Lindley says, an infusion of the Lantana pseudo-thea, is used as tea in
the Brazils, where it is called Capitaéd do matto, or, Cha de Pedreste. (Lind.
Nat. syst. p. 239.)
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tick be ws of
Cerodindren | (alyy campanul. Std v § denta. Cor
hyjnq. tubo cylind. Sacpius elong. hmbr $ part. (acin:
A cyual: . Stam: L Sumang Corclae fuhe inserta linge
york dhdyn: Soennda. Ovar: 4loe: be: uniovul:
Sty/, prliferm. Shy mfprd. eur: Drupa haccaba
tefrra pyr na Calyce immutiily V Sacptus ampliale Cincta
Myrenes di sdinches anilocul: Semana 2n heeul? sch tars”
fmpryenas Cyalbum: padie: Inker:
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-There is a shrub common about Aden, and called khat by the Arabs, who
chew the leaves as a stimulant; —It is said to excite the nervous system in
the same way as green tea does, and prevents sleep. (Capt. Hill.) Cau it be
a species of Lantana;?
164. CLERODENDRON, L Didynamia Angiospermia,.
Kleros—a lot,— Dendron—a tree; application of the name unknown. Gaert.
Fruct. 1. ¢. 57. Lam, Ul. ¢, 544.
1160. C. Patomomes. Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 57. Volkameria multiflora.
Burm. Ind ¢. 45. f. tl. Ainslie Mat. fud. 2, p. 408. Vahl’s symbols 2. p. 74,
Trun.—A large sbrub, with ovate,‘cordate, dentate leaves, and white fragrant
flowers in terminal panicles; they appear in the coid weather.
A very common shrubin hedges, and about villages in the Deccan. Bom-
bay, scarce. i
1161- C. INerme. Rox. Flora. Ind. 8, p. 58, Volkameria inermis; Willd.
3. p. 383. Pluk. Alm.¢. 211. f. 4. Pet. Gaz. ¢. 42. f. 7, Nir-notsjil: Rheed.
~ Mal. 5. ¢. 49. Jasminam littoream. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢, 46. Jacq. Cal.t.4 f. 1.
~ Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 369.
- A ramous shrub; scandent when any support is near; leaves opposite, smooth,
shining. Flowers on axillary peduncles; pure white; appear more or less
all the year; butin Bombay, chiefly in the rains.
On the verge of High water mark aloug the west face of the Island.—Sal-
sette &c common ; it isa very ornamental shrub.
Mr. Law mentions, that beautiful hedges are made of it, in the Madras
Presidency.
1162, C. Inrortrunatum. Willd. 3, p. 386. Volkameria infortunata. Rox.
Flora, Ind. 3.p. 59. Peragu. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢, 25. Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 49,
Burm. Zey. t. 29.
A shrub, with somewhat quadrangular stems; Flowers in February and
Marca; in large terminal, cross-armed panicles; white, with a tinge of red.
S. Concaa. N.—Comimon about Belzaum; frequently growing in company
i swith the next species, whichis also common in Ledges &c. (Mr. Law.)
1163. C. Serratum. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 758. Volkameria serrata. Rox.
Flora. Ind. 3. p. 62. Isjeron Teka. Rheed. Mal. 4. t. 29.
Barungee.—A shrub; young shoots 4 sided; leaves opposite or tern;
from 5 to tO inches long, and broad in proportion; serrated; Flowers in
terminal panicles; appear in the rains; ofa pretty pale blue colour.—The
natives eat them as greens, also the leaves.
Kandalla;—throughout the Mahal districts, above the Ghauts; and in
Salsette. N.—It is an ornamental shrub, when in flower.
1164. C. SipHonanraus. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 758. Siphonanthus indica.
Rox. Flora. Ind.3. p. 67, Lam. fll. ¢. 79. f. 1. Burm, Ind. ¢, 43. f. 1. Qvieda
mitis, Willd. 3. p. 382.
Also called Barungee.—A tall, erect-growing, suffruticose plant, with linear
leaves, like Nerium Oleander; flowers white, or cream-coloured, with very
long tubes.
Cominon in Bombay gardeus;—said to grow wild on the hills east of Ah-
medauggur. (Dr. Gibson.)
1165. C. FraGrans. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 760. Volkameria Japonica. Thunb.
Vent. Malm. é 70. Bot. Mag, ¢. 1834.—Double variety. Herbaceous, with
tanee wrinkled leaves:—native of Ciina, and now pretty common in Bombay
gardens.
1166. C. AcuLEaTa. °
Volkameria aculeata. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 760. Brown’s Jamaica f. 20. f. 2.
Pluk. Phyt.¢, 351. f. 2. Jacq. Amer. ¢. 117. Sloan. Jam, 2. t, i66.f. 2 and3.
158
A thick bushy shrub, somewhat armed: Flowers white, in terminal corym-
biform panicles. —{t isa nitive of the West fadies, and wasprobably introdu-
ced by the late Lieut. Col. Hough, in whose garden on Colabah it is to be
met with.
1167. C. Emranense. Bot. Mag. €. 2925.
A shrub, with diney white flowers, in terminal corymbs.—Parell garden;
introduced from the Muuritius;—itis a native of Madagascar, :
All the species are worthy of cultivation for the sake of their flowers.
Katou mail Blou. Rheed. Mal 5. ¢€. 2. described as atree of large size, either
belongs to this, or a closely allied genus.
565. GMELINA. L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Gmelin, a German Naturalist and Traveller, Gaert. Fruct. |. ¢.
66. Lam. t. 542,
1163. G. ArBorea. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 84. Cumbulu. Rheed. Mal. }.
t. 41. Rox, Cor. 3. t. 246.
Sewun, or Shewunee.-—A large timber tree; leaves petioled, cordate point-
ed.—Flowers in April and May; large, yellow, tinged with brown; in terminal |
racemes.
Common throughout the Concans;—also on Bombay Island.
The light wood of this tree is used by the Natives of Hindoostan, for
making the cylinders of the Drums called Dholucks. (see Asiat. Res. 6. p.
366,) also for making carriave pannels; as combining lightness with strength; _
common on the Deccan hills; but does not attain any size. (Dr. Gibson.)
1169. G. Asiatica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 87.-G. parviflora. Rox. Flora.
Ind. 3. p. 87. Rumph. Amb. 1, ¢. 40, Pluk. Alm.¢. 14. f. 4. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢.
162. Rumph. Amb. 2. ¢. 39.
A pretty shrub, with small scolloped leaves, and large yellow flowers,
which come out chiefly in October, but more or less throughout the year.
Common in Bombay gardens. It is armed with thorns, and forms an
elegant, and excellent hedge.
566. ZAPANIA. Juss. Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Zappa, an Italian Botanist. Lam. I[llt. 17. .
1170. Z. Nopirtora. Persoon’s Synop Lippia repens, and L. sarmen-
tosa. Sprengel’s syst. 2.p. 752. Burm. Ind. ¢. 6. f. 1. Flora. Graeca. t. 533.
Verbena nodiflora. Linn. Ana-coluppa. Rheed. Mal. 10.¢. 47.
An annual, creeping plant, with wedge-shaped, cordate leaves, and spikes
of flowers in conic heads; common all over Bombay, creeping among the
grass. It seems to be indigenous in every quarter of the Globe.
567. ACROCEPHALUS. Wight. Didynamia Angiospermia.
W171, A. Capiratus. Wight.
A plant with erect stems;—S. M. Country. (Mr, Law.)
568. TECTONA.L. Pentandria Monogynia,
From the Malabar name. Gaert. 1. ¢. 57. Theka, Lam. t. 136.
1172, T. Granpis. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 600. Sprengel’s syst. 1.p. 6143. Tekka.
Rheed. Mal. 4. ¢.27.Jatus. Rumph, Amb. 8. ¢. 18. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 6.
Saag.—The well known Teak tree; grows in considerable abundance in
the forests on the banksof the Taptee, and in various parts of the North and
South Concan; but the timber from these localities, is reckoned of very in-
ferior quality to Malabar Teak.
It is matter of regret, considering the vast importance of teak timber to.
England asa maritime nation, that the non-interference system should have
been so long applied to the Malabar forests, and recommended even by
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one of the best of Indian Governors,—Sir Thomas Munro. (See a Minute on
the subject in the Appendix to his Life by Gleiz.) So long as England con~
tinues her home on the deep, something more than ‘*saplings chauce sown by
the fountain,” are required, and amid the many minor affairs which engage
men on the summit of power, it is to be boped this will not be overlooked.
Dr. Gibsonmentions, thit there are some thriving plantations in the
districts south of Poona: the large leaves are much used for forming a
substratum for thatched roofs,—the timber in housebuilding &e.
The teak tree flowers in June and July, in large terminal, cross-armed
panicles;—the flowers are white, and give a forest a showy appearance ata
distance. It sheds its leaves in the cold weather.
** Like leaves on trees the race of man is found,
Now green in youth, now witherimg on the ground;
Another race the following spring supplies,
They fall successive and successive rise;
So generations in their course decay,
So flourish these, when those are past away.”
Pope’s Iliad. Book, 6.
ORDER 106. MYOPORINE. Brown’s prod. p. 514.
599. AVICENNIA.L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Avicenna, an Arahiay Physician, Lam. Ill. t. 540.
1173, A. TomenTosa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p.88. Oepata. Rheed. Mal. 4. t.
45. Wall: Pi. Asiat. Rar. 3. ¢. 271.
Sceura maritima. Forskol’s Arabia p. 37. Jacq. Amer. ¢. 112, f. 2.
White Mangrove.—A small tree, with opposite, obovate or oval leaves; a
little hoary underneath. Flowersin April and May; terminal, small; of a dingy
yellow colour. 4
Grows abundantly in salt. marshes; —the Vellard, Sion Canseway &c.—
Flowers 4 petalled; stamens 4, equal.—This is probably the tree Camoens
alludes to,
“« Wide forests there beneath Maldivia’s tide
From withering air their wondrous fruitage hide.
The green-hair’d Nereids tend the bowery dells,
Whose wondrous fruitage poisou’s rage expels.”
Lusiad. Book 10.
The bark of this tree is much used at Rio Janeiro for tanning.
ORDER 10:. ACANTHACEA. Brown's prod. p. 472.
THe Justicia TriBE, Lind. nat- syst. p. 233.
570. ACANTHUS. v. Didynamia Angiospermia. ;
Acanthos—a spine;—some of the species are armed with spines.—Gaert.
1. ¢. 54. Lam. Ill. é. 530.
1174, 1183. B. Lonererora? Rox, Flora. Ind..3. p. 40. Vahl’s Symbols. 1.
t. 16. Ruellia grandiflora. Persoon’sSynop. 2. p. 173. SGD BULGE ON
Forskol,
A shrubby, unarmed plant; with axillary and es ranittal flowers; pure white
with long tubes; they appear in November and December; grows about Kan-~
dalla;—a very ornamental shrub.
There is an unarmed species, on Kandalla Ghaut, with yellow flowers
(Ruellia flava? Rox.) which appear in November and December. It seems
closely allied to 5. cerulea. Perhaps the B. longiflora here referred to,
is identical with Roxburgh’s Bb. dichotoma.
1184. B. CoeruLea? Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 39. B. strigesa. Willd. Spec.
Uv. PD. 319
Wahitee,—An unarmed shrub; leaves subsessile, oblong; stems erect, round,
jointed, and swelled abeve the joints; Flowers in short axillary and termi-
nal spikes; large, of a beautiful blue; appear in Novemberand December;—
Kandalla Ghaut, and in garden hedges about Kandalla village. This isa
shrub worthy of cultivation, on account of its showy flowers,
1185. B. Loneirouia. Willd. 3. p. 375. Ruellia longifolia. Rox. Flora. -
Ind. 3.p. 50. Asteracantha longifolia. Nees in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. p. 90.
Bahel schulli. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢.45. Hamilton in Linn. Trans, 14. p. 288°
Gegantaca. Asiat. Res. 5. p. 291. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 133. f. 3. Ainslie Mat. Ind-
2. p. 236.
A very commen herbaceous plant, springing up in moist places; itis easily
recognized by its verticilled leaves; with six spines at each verticil; flowers
of a bright blue colour.
The seeds are prescribed by Hukeems under the name Tal-mugami, (Dr.
Gibson.)
1186, B.—— ?
A suffruticose, armed plant, about the size of B. cristuta; flowers very small,
compared with those of the other species, appear in January and February;
ef a dingy white, or freckled.—In hedges ou Malabar hill.
674. RUELLIA. 1, Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Ruelle,a French Botanist, and Physician to Francis Ist.
Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 54. Lam. Ill. ¢. 550.
1187. R. INFUNDIBULIFORMIS.“Rox, Flora. 3. p. 41. Justicia infundibuli-
formis. Willd, t. p. 99. Uarrachia speciosa, Sprengel’s syst. 2. p- 826. Cros-
sandra undulaefelia. Salisb. Manja Kurini. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 62, Bot. Mag. ¢
2186. Bot. Reg. t: 69.
Abboolee.—A shrubby plant, with large, brightlorange-coloured flowers; —
common in flower pots about Temples, and in almost every garden,
1188. R. Zeytantca. Rox, Flora. Ind, 3. p. 42. Vali Upa Dali. Rheed.
Mal. 9. t. 45,
A suffruticose, scandent plant, with whitish, or pale blue flowers, in termi-
nal racemes; they appear in the rains. In hedges Bombay;—c ommon at
Kandalla.
162
1189. R. Opovata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p, 41. Nir schulli. Rheed. Mal
2, ¢. 46. Hamilton in Linn. Trans. 14. p. 289.
Annual; flowers about the close of the rains.
1190. R. Bracteata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 47.
A shrubby plant; stems round, smooth, jointed; leaves opposite, petioled,
peduncles axillary, solitary; bractes 2, opposite; covering the 5 leaved calyx.
Flowers large, white; corolla with a gibbous tube.—On the Ghauts; flowers in
the cold weather. Hills in the vicinity of Panwell. N.
1191. R. Rincens. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 44. Hygrophylla ringens,
Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 828. Upa Dali. Rheed. Mal. 9. t. 64.
Perennial, creeping plant, with pale blue, bell-shaped flowers; the Concans.
1192. R. Patuta. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 45, Lam. Ill. ¢. 650. Jacq. Icon.
Rar. 1. ¢. 119.
Perennial, with ovate, scolloped leaves. Peduncles axillary; three flowered;
flowers pale blue.
1193. R. Deccanensis. G.
Annual, creeping plant, with large, beautiful, bright blue flowers. Common
in the Deccan, below bushes, during the rains. (Dr. Gibson.)
It seems to be allied to R. hiria. Vahl’s Symbols ¢. 67. What is Roxburgh’s
R. latebrosa?
1194. R. Exvecans. Bot. Mag. t. 3389.
Herbaceous, erect, hairy; leaves opposite, ovate, acuminate, tapering into
the foolstalk; calyx of 5 linear, lanceolate, ciliated segments; tube of the
corolla whitish; limb bright blue,—On the Ghauts; flowersin the rains. Sal-
sette. N. The plant figured in Bot. Mag. was reared from seeds sent by
Mr. Nimmo to Sir W. J. Hooker.
1195. R. Impricata? Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 48. Willd- Spec. 3. p. 366.
Vahl’s Symbols. 2. p. 73. Aetheilema veniforma. Nees in Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar.
3. p. 94.
Wayutee. (Mahableshwur name.) A perennial plant, witha strong balsamic
smell; leaves opposite, long petioled; one of the pair much smaller than
the other. Flowers in axillary and terminal racemes; whitish; appear in
December and January. Calyx and bracts covered with clammy hairs.
The ravines about Parr. (Dr. Murray.) In thick Jungle on the Ghauts,
generally.
575. STROBILANTHUS. Blume, Didynamia Angiospermia.-
Strobilus.—a cone—anthos—a flower; in allusion tothe mode in which the
flowers grow.
1196. S. Cinriata? Wall, Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. p. 85. :
Marwee.—An erect growing shrub; stems as thick as a walking stick;
branchless; (when it is regularly cut down.) something like young shoots of
the English Elder. (Sambucus nigra.) Commonly used by the natives in
the construction of mud walls, and for making fences with. Flowers in Octo-
ber; of a bright blue; in closely imbricated cone---like spikes, formed by the
bracts, as in Barleria lupulina of the Mauritius; are they distinct? N-
Grows in great abundance on the Ghauts, frequently covering acres of
ground, to the exclusion of every thing besides.—At Mahableshwur; most
of the bungalow fences on Bombay Esplanade are made of it. The natives
have a tradition, that it flowers only once in lO years. Itis a most useful
plant to them.
-e'4197. S. GLuTINosa?
Karwee;—much like the last, but with hairy, glutinous bracts, haying a
strong balsamic smell,
1b GL. dintte, Oybuir me Ueered. (er. wregular |fictalled
lgrm Deelled, Clts2 deeded, Uttehno.t lene. lus. watkalony
nsforne Weak we allod i lee Ly dollars Ov faved.
fyy CA fell Cr. fnpegate: Genie a Fal Des ley
Wdte Cafp-2eelted 2 tulv. burrhir, Laat elect ofo fili®
‘Oop He. Hels eta. hal hoe. Cyr. wth Gay Hor High
Foy. 6 hiuwne, cy dt thlny poicted. Bae C4 Meng (D)
163
On the Ghauts;—perhaps it is a mere variety of the last.
The smell of the glutinous deposit on the bracts, in making ones way
through a thick Jungle is very overpowering. (Dr. Gibson.
There is another variety or distinct species called Wailee, (Ruellia imbri-
cata is alsoknown by this name,) or Waktee, generally found in thick Jungle
below the shade; itis perhaps aspecies of Ruellia; grows in great abundance
in the ravines at Kandalla, and about Parr;—flowers in the cold weather.
This genus requires examination.—Mr. Law mentions 2 species which
he sent to Dr. Wight of Madras; both of which are considered new.—In
regard to flowering; he alludes to several Ceylon species, whose habits have
been carefully studied, and it has been observed that some flower every 3rd
year, some every Sth or 6th, and others only every 9th year. After they have
flowered, they die down to the root, to be reproduced the next year, and
go through a similar course.
S. Auriculata, is figured in Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. 3. t. 295.
576. THUNBERGIA. L. Didynamia Angiospermia.
In honor of Thunberg, a celebrated Traveller and Botanist. Lam. Ill.
t, 549.
1198. T. Fracrans? Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 33. Rox. Cor. 1. t. 67. Bot.
Mag. ¢. 1881.
A twining plant; leaves opposite, narrow cordate; lobed at the base;—flowers
large, pure white, but without any fragrance: appear in the rains, capsule
size of a pea: flat, and beaked.
Commen in Kennery Jungles and on the Ghauts; the flowers look some-
thing like those of Convolvulus sepium.
The plant here referred to agrees well with Roxburgh’s figure, but Mr.
Law thinks it is a new species, as the flowers have no fragrance.
1199. T.GRANDIFLoRA. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 34. Bot. Reg. t. 493.
A perennial twining plant, with opposite, cordate leaves; flowers large, of
a beautiful light blue colour. ‘
Common in gardens, Bombay; flowers in the rains. It makes an elegant
covering for trellis work, The colour of the flowers varies to a pure white. N.
577. ERANTHEMUM. Br. Diandria Monogynia.
Ear-anthos.—Spring flower; badly applied to the Indian species; as they
flower in autumn, or rather in winter. Lam. Ill. 1. ¢. 17.
1200. E. PutcHevium. Rox. Flora. Ind: 1. p. 111. E. nervosum. Wall.
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. p. 106. Justicia pulchella. Rox. Cor. 2. t¢. 177. Ruellia
varians. Vent. Hort. Cels. ¢. 46. Bot. Mag. t. 1358. Bot. Rep. t. 88.
Goolsham.—A_ shrubby plant, with beautiful, bright purple-coloured
flowers, in terminal, imbricated spikes. They appear from November till
February.
Common throughout the hilly parts of the Concan.—Malabar hill Bom-
bay; Mahableshwur.
1201. E. Montanum. Rox. Flora, Ind. 1. p. 110. Justica montana. Rox.
Cor. 2. t. 176.
This seems to be only a variety of the last species.
578. JUSTICIA. Lt. Diandria Monogynia.
Named in honor of Mr. Justice, a Scotch Gardener and Botanist. Lam.
Ill, 1. ¢ 12. Gaert, Fruct. 1. ¢. 54.
Sect. 1. Anthers simple.
1202. J. Picta. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 117. Graptophyllum hortense.
Wail. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. p. 102. Tjude-marum. Rheed- Mal. 6: t. 60. Rumph.
Amb. 4. ¢. 30, Bot. Mag. t. 1870,
i 164
A very common shrub in gardens, and easily raised from cuttings, There
are several varieties, with green leaves; green, with large white spots; green,
tinged with red; dark red &c. Sprengel’s J, nigricams, and J. sanguinolente,
should both perhaps be referred to this species.
1203. J. Ecgouiium. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 114. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. ¢.
108. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1847. Carimcurim. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 20. Linn. Trans, 14,
p. 206.
Oodoo Jatee.—A shrubby, erect plant, with greenish, or azure-colour-
ed flowers, in terminal spikes; they appear during the rains.
Kandalla;—hills throughout the Concans. There isa variety common on
Malabar hill Bombay, with stems like Plumbago; and bracts with curled
margins,
1204. J. Panicutata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 117, Andrographis panicu-
lata. Wall. Pl. As. Rar, 3. p.116. Cara Kaniram. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 56. Ains-
lie. Mat. Ind. 1. p. 96. Lam. II. ¢. 12.
Kuriatoo,— Kulpa.— Kala metee, Mahatita.— King of bitters.
Kreat.—Herbaceous plant, common in gardens, and much used in medicine
by the natives. It forms the basis of the French Drogue Amere.
1205. J. Ecuiomes. Rox. Flora, Ind. {.p.118.Andrographis echioides.
Wall. Pl. Rar. 3. p. 117. Pee-tumba. Rheed, Mal. 9. ¢. 46.
Ran-Chimnee.— Annual, with purple and white flowers.
S. Concan, N.—Country south of Almednuggur, rare. (Dr, Gibson.)
Sect. 2. ANTHERS DouBLeE. Cor. BILABIATE.
1206. J. Nasuta. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p, 120. Rhinacanthus communis,
Wall, Pl. As. Rar. 3.p. 108, Carmantine tubuleuse.Lam Ency, Pulcolli.
Rheed. Mal. 9, ¢t. 69. Bot. Mag. ¢, 325. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 316.
Naga-mulli or Jasminum cobra de capella. Joai-panas.
A shrubby, poor looking plant, with white flowers in axillary and terminal |
panicles. The natives use the bruized leaves for curing ring worms.
In gardens. The rocky part of the Rotunda Ghaut, Mahableshwur.
1207. J. Bivatvis. Rox, Flora. Ind. |. p. 124. J. tinctoria? Rox. I. foetida.
Forskol. Peristrophe tinctoria. Wall. Pl. As, Rar. 3. p. 113. Aiuslie Mat, Ind,
2. p. 29. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 22. f. 1. Gaert. Fruct. ¢. 54. f. 4.
Green Loden;— medicinal. A shrub with some resemblance to J. Adhutoda.
S. Concan. N. Gardens, Bombay.
1208. J. Bicatycunata. Rox. Flora. Ind. lL. p. 126. Peristrophe bicalyculata.
Wall. Pl. As. Rar. 3. p. 118. J. ligulata, Lam. Ill, ¢. 12. f. 2. Cav, Ic. 1. t. 71.
Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 65.
A poor looking weed ; grows in waste places; flowers in October,
Sect. 3. ANTHERS DouBLe. Cor. RINGENT.
1209. J. ApuHatopa. Rox. Flora. Ind. ! p. 126. Adhatoda vasica, Wall.
As. Rar, 3. p. 103. Carmantine en arbre. Lam. Ency. Meth. Bot. Mag.
t. 861. Pluk. Alm, ¢. 173. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 3.
Adulsa, Bakus, Vasooka.— Roxburgh says, the wood is esteemed good for
making charcoal for gun powder.—A tall shrub with white flowers, dotted
with brown specks; they appear in October. It is commonas a hedge plant
about villages.
1210. J. Genparussa, Rox. Flora. Ind.!. p. 128. Gendarussa vulgaris:
Wall. As. Pl. Rar. 3. p, 104. Carmantine saliciforme, Lam. Ency. Vada-
kodi. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 42. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 55. f. 3. Rumph. Amb. 4. ft, 28.
and 29. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 67. iy
165 mt
The whole ig plant strong scented, of a dark purple hue like the {black
Basil. The leaves are put among clothes to preserve them from insects,
and are used by the native Doctors in the cure of intermittent fevers. Sal-
sette and the north Concan. N.
1211. J. Beronica, Rox, Flora, Ind. 1, p. 128. Adhatoda betonica. Wall.
As. Pl. Rar. 3. p. 102. Bemcurini. Rheed. Mal. 2, ¢, 21. Hamilton considers
this to be I. ramosissima of Ro xburgh, Linn. Trans, 14. p. 208. Carmantine.
Lam. fll. ¢. 104.
A shrubby plant; flowers white, streaked with rose coloured veins.—Bom-
bay and the Concans, N.
1212. J. Ramostssima. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 129.
Shrubby, creeping, much branched plant; flowers of a dullfwhite colour in
terminal spikes. Grows on the high table land east of Mahableshwur; rare.
(Dr. Gibson.)
1213. J. Repens. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 132. Rungia repens. Wall. As.
Pl. Rar.3.p. 110. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 152. Burm. Zey. t. 3. f. 2. Ainslie Mat,
Ind. 2. p. 156. i
Herbaceous, diffuse plant, appearing in the rains,
1214. J. Pectinara. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 133. Rungiaparviflora. Wall.,
As, P), Rar: 3 p. 110. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 1538.
Herbaceous, with very small, bright blue flowers;—common in the rains.
1215. J. VerricityatTa. Rox. Flora. Ind. |. p. 135.
Jacarrah.—Annual, erect, hairy, with verticilled spines, and small blue
flowers;—Kandalla. (Dr. Arbuckle.)
4Z7ORDER £08. LENTIBULARLAE. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p.329.
579. UTRICULARIA.L. Diandria Monogynia.
From uériculus—a little bottle: in allusion to the small inflated appendages
to the leaves. Lam. t. 14.
1216. U. Srevvaris. Rox. Flora. Ind.1. p. 143. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 180.
Hooker’s Bot.iMisc. p. 3. ¢. 27. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 52.
Indian Hooded—Milfoil.—A pretty aquatic, found floating in tanks; leaves
in whorls, with appendages to cause the plant to float; flowers: in small
clusters, yellow; rise out of the water during the cold season. It is a native
* also of lower Egypt.
1217. U. GraminiFoiia. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 50. U. coerulea. Linn. U.
uliginosa, Vahl. Nil-pu. Rheed. Mal. 9. ¢. 70.
Annual; rather inclined to twine; about 5 or 6 inches high; flowers large,
for the size of the plant; pale blue and streaked with lines of a darker hue;
with a white spot at the mouth of the tube,
Rice fields after the rains. Margins of rivulets and springy‘ground, Kan-
dalla; generally growing in patches.
1218. U. PuRPURASCENS. G.
A very delicate little plant, with beautiful purple coloured flowers “ re-
sembling Larkspur.” Scape leafless, about 3 or 4 inches high;—grows by
the margins of springs Mahableshwur; flowering in May.
1219. U. Pusizua. c. -
A very small plant about an inch high; flowers in August and September;
lower lip pale blue, withayellow centre; grows in patches on the face of
moist rocks, and on the bark of trees at Kandalla,
166
The flowers of the two last species have a peculiar bloom; but it must be
seen on the living plants, as it dies away almost immediately ,on their re-
moval.
‘“ Such as they are to-day,
Such we alas! may be to-morrow.”
Prior.
The Pinguicula vulgaris, (English Botany. ¢. 70.) which is commonly
used in Sweden and Norway, as rennet for curdling milk, belongs to
this tribe. It grows common in marshes in Scotland.
/° ORDER 109. PRIMULACE. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 32.
The Primrose Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 225.
680. ANAGALLIS. i. Pentandria Monogynia.
From anagelao—to laugh again; name given on account of the supposed
medicinal qualities, to cheer the spirits. Gaert. 1, ¢. 50.
1220. A. DECCANENSIS. G.
Anuual; flowers of a rich, deep blue, with a crimson centre; anthers slightly
hairy; segments of the calyx awl-shaped, adhering closely to the seed vessel.
Grows on low grounds about Hewra, and in various parts of the Deccan. (Dr.
Gibson.)
Can this be identical with Sweet’s A. indica? (British Flower garden ¢. 132.)
ORDER 110. PLUMBAGINEZE Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 332,
Tue Leap-wort TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 195.
581. PLUMBAGO. L. Pentandria Monogynia. 4
Leadwort; supposed good to cure a disease in the eye called plumbum.
Gaert. ¢- 50. Lam, ¢. 105.
1221. P. Zeyvanica. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 463. Tomba codivelli. Rheed.
Mal. 10.¢. 8. Sloane’s Hist. 1. ¢. 133. f. 1. Ainslie Mat. {nd. 2. p. 77.
Chitraca. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 255, which means attracting the mind. (Sir W.
Jones.)
Cheetruck, Guz.—Chitra, Beng.— White-flowered Leadwort.
A perennial, suffruticose plant, with white flowers in racemes, which are
covered with a kind of glutinous hair—Malabar hill, Bombay;--hills through-
out the Concans; also common in Guzerat in hedges by the road side. (Mr.
Vaupell,)
The fresh bruized bark of the root is sometimes used for raising blisters.
1222, P.Rosea. Rox. Flora. 1, p. 463. Schetti codavalli. Rheed. Mal. 12.
t.9. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 168, Bot. Mag. ¢. 230. Asiat. Res. 11. p. 175. Ainslie
Mat. Ind, 2. p. 379.
Lal chitra.— Rose coloured Leadwort.—In gardens common; and in flower —
throughout the year.
1223. P. Capensis. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 537. Bot. Reg. t. 417, Bot. Mag.
t. 2110.
Blue-flowered Leadwort;—native of the Cape of Good Hope,—In gardens,
Bombay. This is the prettiest of the family.
The beautiful genus Statice, (Sea Lavender.) belongs to this tribe; also
the Armeria or Thrift, a species of which is frequeatly used in England, ins-
tead of Box, for making edging to garden walks.
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ORDER 111. NYCYAGINE-Z. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 334.
Tue Marve or Peru Tripe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 171.
582. MIRABILIS. . Pentandria Monogynia .
Admirable;—name given in allusion to the pretty flowers. Lam. t. 105. Gaert.
2. t. 127.
1224. M, Javappa. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 537. Audi Maleri. Rheed. Mal.
10. ¢. 75. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 89. Blackwell, t. 404. Bot. Mag. ¢. 371. Ains-
lie. Mat. Ind, 2. p. 284.
Gool-bajee.—-Gool- Abbass.— Marvel of Peru;—common in every garden,
and in flower all the year. The flowers are of various colours, yellow,
white, red and white, red and yellow.
3225. M. SuaveoLens. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 537.
Native of Mexico, intd. by N.
583. BOERHAAVIA. tL. Diandria Monogynia.
Named by Linnaeus, in honor of his friend and patron, —Boerhaave, the
celebrated Leyden Physician. Gaert. 2. ¢. 127. Lam. ¢. 4,
1226. B. Procumsens. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 146. Taludama. Rheed, Mal. 7.
t. 56. Burm. Ind. é. 1.
An annual diffuse plant; common every where, but particularly abundant
in the Deccan. The natives sometimes use it asa Bajee. The flowers are
generally monandrous.
1227. B. Scanpens. Sprengel’s syst. 1, p. 37. Forskol’s Flora. Arabica. p.
3. Gaert. Fruct. 2.¢. 127. Jacq. Hort. Vind. |. ¢. 4?
Satoora.—A shrubby, scandent plant, with diandrous flowers in terminal
corymbs; appear in the rains.
In a ravine at Kondapore, on the Seroor road ie Generally to be met
with throughout the Deccan, and in Guzerat. (Dr. Gibson.)
Probably it is the same with B. Scandens, of the West Indies.
584, PISONIA. i. Heptandria Monogynia.
Named by Plumier, in honor of Piso, formerly a Physician at Amsterdam.
Lam. ¢t. 861. Gaert. ¢. 76.
1228. P. AcuLeata. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 217. Pluk. Alm. ¢t. 108. f. 2, Sloane’s
Hist. 2, ¢. 167. Lam. II. ¢. 861.
A large, straggling shrub, armed with strong, axillary, recurved thorns;
flowers small; in axillary and terminal panicles. The South Concan, N.
Roxburgh observes, that it is an excellent hedge plant. It alzo grows com-
mon in the West Indies.
ORDER112. AMARANTHACE.. Sweet’s Hort Brit. p. 335.
THe AMARANTH TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p. 165.
585. CELOSIA. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
Keleos—burning; in allusion to some of the species appearing as if they
were singed. Gaert. 2. ¢. 128. Lam, ¢. 168.
1229. C. Arcrntea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 679. Rheed. Mal. 10, ¢.38 and 39.
C. pyramidalis, Burm. Ind: t. 25. f. I. C. argentea, and C. margaritacea.
Roemer and Schultz Syst.
Silver--spiked Cockscomb.--Annual, common every where during the rains.
It assumes very different appearances, according to the soil or situation it
may be found in,
168
1230. ©. Cristata. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 679. Amaranthus vulgaris. Rumph.
Amb. 5. f. 84.
Common Cockscomb. —Lal Moorga—Cultivated in gardens for the sake of
its strange looking, beautiful, crested flowers. C. flava, isa variety. N.
1231. C. Monsonim. Roemer and Schultz. Achyranthes Monsoniae. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 673. Pluk. Alm. 11. ¢. 334. f. 2.
Annual, diffuse, flowers in terminal spikes, minute, rose coloured.
586. DEERINGIA.R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia,
Named in memory of Mr. Deering, author of a Flora of Nottingham.
1232. D. Cexrosoipes. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 682. Blitum frutescens. Rumph.
Amb. 6. ¢. 83. f. 2.
Perennial, scandent plant:—In hedges &c.
587. ACHYRANTHES. L. Pentandria Monogynia.
From uchyron—chaff, (Job. 21. 18.) and anthos—a flower; in allusion to the
chaffy nature of the floral involucres. Lam. ¢. 168. Gaert. 2. ¢. 128.
1233. A. Aspera. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 672. Rheed. Mal. 10, ¢. 78 and 79.
Burm. Zey. ¢. 50. f, 3. Pluk, Phyt. ¢. 260. f. 2. Rumph. Amb. 6, ¢. 1L
and ¢. 12. f.1? Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 221.
A common weed; appears during the rains; flowers in rough, terminal
spikes.
538. DESMOCHAETA. p. c. Pentandria Monegynia.
Desmos—a bond—chaita—a sheath; in allusion to the mode in which
the flowers grow. ;
1234. D. ArropurPuREA. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p- 817. Achyranthes
lappacea. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 673. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 59. Burm. Zey. t. 18.
Joo leks Alm. t, 825 7. 2:
Annual, common; flowers with long purple bristles.
1235. D. Prosrrara. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 818. Achyranthes prostrata.
Rox. Flora. 1. p. 674. Rheed. Mal. 10.¢.79. Auris canina femina. Rumph,
Amb. 6. ¢. 11.—annual: a weed.
1236. D. Muricara. Sprengel’s syst. Appen. p. 102. Rumph. Amb. 5.
¢. 83. f. 1._—annual.
589. ALTERNANTHERA. R. Br. Pentandria Monogynia.
Plants with alternate anthers;—some fertile, some barren.
1237. A. Sessitis. R. Brown. Illecebrum sessile. Sprengel’s syst, 1. p.
819. Achyranthes triandra. Rox. Flora. |. p. 678. Coluppa. Rheed, Mal. 10.
t, 11. Burm. Zey. t. 4. f. 2. Rumpa. Amb. 6. ¢, 15. f. 1.
Annual;—a common weed.
Knot-grass is the Englishname of Illecebrum, but surely the “Savoury
herb” Milton alludes to in hisComus, must have belonged to a different
genus.
“This evening late, by then the chewing flocks
Had ta’en their supper on the savoury herb
Of knot-grass dew-besprent, and were in fold.”
590. AERUA. Juss. Pentandria Monogynia,
From its Arabic name.
1238. A. Lanara. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 815. Achyranthes lanata. Rox.
Flora. 1. p. 676. Scherubula. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 29. Burm. Zey. é 60. f.
1.—A common weed. y
591. GOMPHRENA. Lv. Pentandria Monogynia.
A name said to have been applied to a plant of the Amaranth tribe,
bearing red and green leaves, Gaert. 2. t. 123. Lam. ¢. 180.
169
1239. G. Groposa. Rox. Flora. 2. p, 63, Flos Glohosus. Rumph. Amb.
5. t. 100. f. 2, Wadapu. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢, 37. Bot, Mag. ¢. 2315.
Jufferee Goondee,—Globe Amaranth.—Annaual; common in every garden.
The flowers are in heads, and look much like red clover. The native women
wear thein in their hair. In Catholic Eurepe they are used for decorating
Charches.
Probably this is Milton’s
‘“« Immortal amarant, a flower which once
In Paradise, fast by the tree of life,
Began to bloom.”
Paradise Lost, Book 3.
He might possibly notice it when travelling in Italy, and_ borrow the idea
from Ist Peter 1. 4. and 5. 4. amaranton, and amarantinon:—the unfading in-
heritance; contrasted with the fading crowns, of wild olive, laurel, pine and
parsley, for which the Greeks contended in the Olympic Games, and to
which Paul makes beautiful allusion in Ist Corinth. C. 9. 25. to the ead.
1240. G. Hisprpa. Willd. Spec. 1.p. 1321. Nin angani. Rheed. Mal.
9. t. 72. Grows wild ia S. Concan. N. 4
692. AMARANTHOUS. tL. Monoecia Pentandria.
From a—privative, and maraino—to wither: in allusion to the flowers of
most of the species retaining their bright colours when dead. Lam. t, 767.
Guert. 2. ¢. 128.
1241. A. Tenuirotius. Rox. Flora. 3. p.602.—annual, diffuse plant.
{242, A. Potycamus. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 603. Blitum indicum album.
Rumph. Amb. 5, ¢. 82. f. 1.
Choolae.—Common Bajee.—A diffuse plant, with rhomb-ovate leaves: much
cultivated.
1243, A. Taristts, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 694. Blitam indicum secundum.
Rumph, Amb. 5. ¢. 82. f. 2. A. campestris. Willd. 4. p. 382.
Annual, erect, ramous, from 1 to2 feet high: frequently tinged with red:
cultivated in almost every garden. Roxburgh says, it differs from A. oleraceus,
in BeMag ons diffuse branches from the base, aud in having always terminal
spikes. :
1244, A. Viripis. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 605. Willd. Amar. 18. #. 8: F- 16.
Fas common weed, ia gardeus and cultivated grounds;—native also of the
razils, i
1245. A. Oxeraceus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 605. Willd. Amar. 17. ¢. 5. f. 9,
Tamdoolja, Maat Tambree. Several varieties are commonly cultivated
and used as Spinage.—Roxburgh says, Willdenow’s figura does not agree
with his plant.
1246. A.Tricotor. Rox. Flora. 3... 608. Willd. Amar. 11.¢. 6. i 2:
Tiree —coloured Amaranth;—an erect growing plant, from 2 to 3 feet hish:
leaves variegated.—Common in gardens, and in flower all the year. or
1247. A. Spinosus. Rox. Flora. 3. p.6ll. Willd
Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢.83. f. 1. a ee
A common weed among rabbish during the rainy season: ar i
spines in the axils of the leaves, i y Hi pere
1248. A. CAUDATUS. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 929.
Love lies oleediny.—Auaual, in gardens: ~an ornamental plant.
170
The Thessalians adorned Achilles’ grave with a kind of Amaranthus.
What is Shakespeare’s Love-in-Idleness? :
‘* Yet mark’d I where the bolt of Cunid fell:—
It fell upon a little western flower, [
Before milk-white; now purple with love’s wound,
And maideus call it love-in-idleness.
Midsummer’s Night Dream:
<; ORDER 113. CHENOPODEZ. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 338.
THE GoosE-FooT Tribe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 167.
593. BASELLA. t, Pentandria Trigynia.
The Malabar name adopted. Gaert. 2. ¢. 126. Lam. ¢. 215.
1249. B. Avsa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 104. B.rubra, variety. Rheed.
Mal. 7.¢.24. B. lucida, and cordifolia. Willd Spec. 1. p. 1514. B. rubra and
alba. Willd. Spec. 1l- p. 1513 and 1514. Gandola alba. Rumph. Amb. 5. p.
417. Gandola rubra. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 134. f. 2. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 63. f. 1.
Malabar Nightshade. Doodee. :
Myal-ke—bajee, Wahlea.—Twining, succulent plants, with smooth fleshy
leaves. They grow very rapidly and are generally cultivated as Spinage
by the natives. The red variety is very ornamental. Roxburgh considers
B. alba as the original stock.
Dr. Gibson suggests, that the beautiful purple juice afforded by the fruit,
of the red var. might be turned to some account as a dye.
594. SALSOLA.L. Pentandria Digynia.
From sel—salt; in allusion to the place of growth, and the alkali obtained
from the plants. Gaert. 1.¢. 75. Lam. ¢. 184. ;
1250. S. Inpica. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 62:
Indian Saltwort.—A perennial, erect growing plant, with woody stems;
much branched; branches diffuse: leaves sessile, linear, fleshy: flowers
small, in terminal leaf-bearing spikes.
Grows in salt marshes, Salsette &c. The natives eat the leaves.
125!. S. Nupircora. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 60. Willd. Spec. ip. 1313,
Prostrate, perennial plaat, with linear fleshy leaves and flowers in long
terminal, leafiess spikes.
Grows in a salt marsh near Moul, on Salsette, and generally in the same
localities as the last.
Roxburgh observes, that the taste is strongly saline, and that it would no
doubt yield good fossil alkali.
From 8. kali, common on the shores of Britain, kelp, used in the manufac-
ture of glass is obtained, S. soda and S. sativa furnish the alkaline salts
barilla and scda, so extensively used in medicine and the arts.
1252. S. Fruticosa? Willd Spec. 1. p. 1316.
Chenopodium fruticosum? R.S: Eng, Bot. ¢. 635. Duhamel’s Traite des
Arbres. 1, ¢. 62.
An erect growing shrub, with linear, fleshy leaves, and axillary flowers;
stamens 5, erect: anthers yellow: styles 3, purple.
Grows insalt marshes on the shores of Spain, France and Persia.
Perhaps the Darun, or Lanah, which grows abundantly in lower Scinde,
and forms the chief luxury of the Camel, is identical. Itis said to resemble
English Heath? No specimens have yet been received.
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What is the Nunica salina, common on the saline plains near Agra,
and described as ashrub, size of the Tamarisk, with diffuse branches,
sub-sessile, fleshy leaves, and solitary seeds immersed in a pulpy recepta-
cle? (See Buchanan Hamilton in Edinbergh Journal of Science. Vol. 7. p.
245.) May notthis plant also be identical?
595. CHENOPODIUM.L, Pentandria Digynia.
From Chen--a goose, pous—a foot; in allusion to a fancied resem-
blance in the shape of the leaves. Gaert. ¢. 75. Lam. ¢. 181.
1253. C. Virwwe. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 58. C. album. Rox. Flora. Ind.
2, p. 58° English Botany. ¢. 1723. Blackwell. ¢. 553.
Chakweet.—G eose-foot.—Several varieties are cultivated as pot herbs.
he C. bonus-Henricus; (English Mercury.) is cultivated for the same
purpose in England,
596. ATRIPLEX. t. Polygamia Monoecia.
From a—privative, trepho—to nourish; plants yielding no nourishment;
not very appropriately applied, since some of the species are used as
Spinage, Gaert. ¢. 75. Lam. ¢. 853.
1254. A. Horrense. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p, 916. Blackwell. ¢. 99 and 552,
Garden Orache.—Cultivated in the Deccan, as a Spinage. (Dr. Lush.) also
in Bombay. N.
There are several varieties tinged with red or purple.
Loudon says, Orache is cultivated to a considerable extent in the neigh-
bourhood of Paris.
597. BETA. L. Pentandria Digynia.
From the Celtic bett—red. Lam. ¢. 182. Gaert. t. 75.
3255. B. Vutearis. Sprengel’s syst, 1. p. 950.
Paluk, or Palung—Chukunder, Red Beet,—Commonly cultivated in gar-
dens.—The variety Macroriza; or Wungel Wurzel does not appear to have
been yet introduced on this side of India.—It might prove useful for feeding
cattle.
598. SPINACIA. x. Dioecia Pentandria.
From Spina—a prickle; in allusion to the prickles on the seeds. Gaert.
t. 126.
1256: S. Oxreracea. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 903. Paluck.—Common
Spinach;—cultivated in gardens.
599. SALICORNIA. L. Monandria Monogynia.
Sal,—Cornu.—Salt-horn;—marsh samphire. Gaert. t. 127. Tourn. ¢. 485.
Lam. ¢t. 4.
1257. S. Inpica. Rox, Flora. 1. p. 85. Indian Jointed-saltwort.
A perennial, diffuse plant, common on salt marshes.—It is pickled by the
natives who call it AMuchoor; Grows abundantly about Bassein, aud like
Salsola, farnishes alkali, used in the manufacture of soap and glass.
609. BOSEA. Rox. Pentandria Monogynia.
Named in honor of Bose, a Leipsic Botanist. Gaert. t. 97. Lam. é. 182.
1258. B. Trinervia. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 87.
Cajoo.—A middle sized tree, with oval, 3 nerved leaves, much resembling
those of Strychnos nux vomica. Flowers in axillary racemes; small, greea-
ish white; appear in March; fruit size of a cherry, one seeded.
Grows pretty common on Kandalla Ghaut, The tree here referred to
requires examination. It wants the habit of the Goose foot tribe,
172
ORDER 114. BEGONIACE. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 841.
601, BEGONIA. x. Monoecia Polyandria. ;
Named in honor of M. Begon, a Frenchman and Patron of Botany. Lam,
t. 778, Gaert. 1. ¢. 31.
1259. B. Mavasarica, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 648. Tsjiria narenampuli. Rheed.
Mal. 9: t. 86. Dryander in Linn. Trans. 1. p !71.
Herbaceous, succulent plant; leaves alternate, semicordate, unequally ser-
rated, covered with a few stiff hairs. Peduncles axillary, many flowered;
flowers of a pale pink colour; fragrant. S. Concan. N.
1260. 1. Crenata? Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 625,
Mootea.—A small herbaceous plant, with sub-rotund, semicordate, crenate
leaves, and white fowers.,On Kaudalla Ghaut towards the close of the rains,
sprincing from the clefts of rocks.—It is also parasitic ou trees. Salsette. N.
The Empetrum acetosum. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 169. f. 2. bears a consider-
able resemblance; tho’ without a tuberous root, often cited for B. tuberosa.
-: ORDER 115. POLYGONEAL. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 341.
Tae Buck-Wueat Trise, Lind. Naé. syst. p. 169.
602, POLYGONUM.1.. Octandria Trigynia. -
From polys, many—gonu—a knee; in allusion to the jointed stems.
Lamm. ¢. 313. Gaert. 2. ¢. 119.
1261. P. Grasrum. Rox. Flora, Ind. 2. p: 287. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 80,
and 12. ¢. 77. Bot. Mag. ¢. 213. Aiaslie Mat. Ind. 2° p. 1. P. glabrum and P,
orientale. Wilid.
Fukt revra.— Annual, with smooth, reddish stems, and long racemes of ra-
ther pretty rose-coloured flowers.—Grows common by the margins of tauka
throughout the Concans. The vale of the Yena, Mahableshwur. ~
The plant is used medicinally hy the Ghaut people. (Dr. Gibson.)
1262. P. RivuLare.. Rox, Flora. Ind. 2. p, 290. Rheed’ Mal. 12. ¢. 76.
Annual, with narrow lanceolate leaves, and numerous rose-coloured flowers
in terminal racemes.—Grows in the same situatious as tire iast.
1263. PB. Carinense. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 289. Burm. ind. ¢. 30. f. 3.
Purrul.—A scandent, suifruticose plant; leaves alternate, oblong, trun-
cate at the base; Mowers small, white:—appear in February and March:—com->
mon at Mahabieshwur, and on the hills about Parr.
603. RUMEX. L. Hexandria Trigynia.
A name applied by Pliny to the sorrel plant. Gaert. 2. ¢. 119, Lam. ¢. 271,
1264. KR. Vesicaria. Rox. Flora, Ind. 2. p. 209. Moris. Hist. s. 5. ¢. 28,
SF. 7. Wilid. Spec. 2. p. 256. ai
Aimbaree Chucha—Country Sorrel.—Cultivated for culinary and medivinal
purposes. N. ;
604. RHEUM, 1. Enneandria Trigynia. eae
From Mia. the ancient name of the Wolga; oa the hanks of which river
rhubarb grows. Lam. ¢.324, Gaert. 2. ¢. 119. Tourn. ¢. 13.
1265. R. Ruaponticum. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 272. Sabb. Hort. 1. t. 34,
Common Rhubarb;—in Dr. Elliot's garden at Dhoolea. Cevipal Asia is
supposed to be the native country of this well knowa, and useful piant, both
in medicine and domestic economy. : ,
Dr. Lindley observes, that the leaves and young shoots of this tribe are
acid and agreeable, and the roots universally nauseous. ( Nat. syst. of ot. ps
170.) Stranze that such opposite qualities should exist in diifereat paris of
. the same plant,
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“ORDER 116. LAURIN E. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 344,
Tue Laurer Trise. Lind. Nut. syst. p. 29,
605, CINNAMOMUM. R,. Br. Enneandria Monogynia.
Said to be derived fromthe Arabic; or perhapsa contraction of China, Amo-
t
mum. Gaert. 2. ¢, 92. Tourn. ¢. 367. Lam. t. 321.
1266. C. Aromaticum. Nees in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2. p. 74. Wicht’s
Icon, ¢. 136. Laurus cinnamonum, Bot Rep. t. 596. Persea cassia. Spren-
gel’s syst. 2, p. 207, Laurus cinnamomum. Bot. Mag, ¢. 2023. Wight’s Icones
#129. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 295.
The China Cinnamon tree. In gardens Bombay;—rare.
C, Zeylanicum, Wight’s Icones. ¢. 123. is cultivated to a great extent
in Ceylon, for the sake of its aromatic bark so well known in commerce.
Several species produce it, of different qualities,
Frequent mention is made of Cinnamon in the Sacred Scriptures, and it
would appear to have been used as a spice from the earliest ages.
‘fake thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred
shekels and of sweet Cinnamon half so much.” (Numbers 30-23,)
“{- have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and Cinnamon” (Pro-
verbs 7—1!7.) ‘*Calamusand Cinnamon.” (Song of Solomon 4-14.)
‘* To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba and the sweet
cane (Septuagint Cinnanonum) from a far country’ (Jer.6. 20.)
This is a very doubtful quotation, and ailudes most probably to some of
the Scitamineous tribe.
“And Cinnamon and odours and ointment.” (Rev. 13-18.)
1257. C. Ivers. Nees in Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2. p. 73. Wight’s Icones,
#. 122. and-é. 180.
Carua. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 75. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 13. p. 555.
Ohez. Bojevar. Wild Cinnaamon.—A pretty large, and elegant tree, with
broad lanceolate, three-nerved leaves, which have a strong spicy smell on be-
ing bruized. It grows along the great rauge of Ghauts, and in the hilly parts
of the Concans and Malabar, and in ai! probability is the tree whieh furnish
ed the Cassia of the ancients. The name is said to come from a Hebrew
word, siguifving a scraping: in allusion to the bark being stript from the
tree, and used as aspice.— Tie natives do so at this day, and put it in their
curries &c. Billets from the tree, are,often sold together with other kinds of
firewood, by the Woodcutters, both here andin Malabar. N.
A few trees grow in the ravines about Kandalla, but it is not common on
that part of the Ghauts,.
Milton makes several allusions to Cussia.
‘“and now is come
Into the blissfal field, through groves of myrrh
And flowering odours, cassia, nard and balm.”
Paradise Lost, Book 5.
‘¢ There eternal summer dwells,
And west winds with musky wing,
About the cedar’d allies fling
Nard and cassia’s balmy smells.”
Comns.
** Sleen in thy peace that bed of spice,
And make this place all paradise;
Let baim and cassia send their scent
From outthy maiden monument.”
Herrick’s Dirge of Jeptha,
(174
Some excellent remarks on the Laurus cassiaof Linnaeus, and the plants
producing the cassia bark of commerce, by Dr. Wight, will be found in
No. 22 of the Madras Journal of Science.
605. PERSEA. Gaert. Enneanudria Monogynia.
A name applied by Theophrastus to an Egyptian tree,
1263. P. Grarissima. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 263. Laurus Persea. Willd.
Spec. 2. p. 489. Pluk. Alm. t. 267. f. 1 Sloane’s Jamaica 2. t, 222. f. 2,
The Alligator Pear. Avocado, and Subaltern’s butter tree, of the West
Indies; intd. by N.
The fruit is of the size and shape of a large pear, and is deservedly held
in great esteemin the West Indies, where according to Grainger, it is called
also Sabacca.
' ** Nor let thy bright impatient flames destroy
The golden shaddock; the forbidden fruit
The white acajou and rich sabacca.”
697. LAURUS. Rox. Enneandria Monogynia.
From the Celtic for green; in allusioa to the perpetual green of the laurel.
1269. LL. Giaucescens? Rox. Flora. 2. p. 307. Kare Kandel. Rheed. Mal.
6, t. 13.2 Cecidodaphine glaucescens. Nees in Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. 2. p. 70,
Goolumb.—A middle sized tree, with alternate, ovate, lanceolate leaves,
glancous beneath; flowers small, white, in terminal panicles; appear in
January aud February.—Fruit round, size of a plum; black when ripe, and
abounding in an oily substance, which may possibly be turned to some ac-
count. Grows in Lanowlee grove, Kandalla.—Ravines about Parr, and gene-
rally on the Ghauts. It requires eXamination, and is probably quite dis-
tinct from Roxburgh’s tree.
1270. LL. Rumpum? e.
Lauraster Amboinensis. Rumph. Amb. 2 ¢. 15.
A large tree, with alternate, broad lanceolate, dark green leaves; fruit
oval, size ofa plum, dark coloured when ripe, and abounding like the last,
in an oily substance, It ripens in May.
This elegant tree grows in the ravines at Kandalla; also about Hurry-
Chunderghur, (Dr. Gibson.)
It requires examination. Can it he identical with Roxburgh’s LZ. lanceo-
- laria?
608. TETRANTHERA. Rox. Dioecia Enneandria.
‘etras —four—anthera—an anther. Gaert. 3. t. 222, f.2.
$271. T..Apetata? Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 819, Rox. Cor. 2. t. 147?
T. Roxburghii, Nees in Wall. Pl. Asiat, Rar, 2. p. 65. Tomex sebifera.
Willd. Spec. 2 p. 840. Gaja pippala. Asiat. Fes, 4. p. 303, Laurus involu-
crata. Retz. Obs. 6. p. 27. -
Chickna—Warus.-—A small tree; leaves somewhat obovate; collected at
the ends ofthe branches. Fruit size of a pea; black when ripe, towards the
close of the raius.
Parell hill Bombay, wild; Parell garden. It is rather a rate tree, What
,is Roxburgh’s 7. laurifolia? Probaby this plant should be referred to it.
1272. T. Lancearowia? Rox, Flora. 3, p. 822.
Peesah. Goolchae.—A small tree, with;broad lanceolate, light green leaves,
paler beneath; crowded at the endsofthe branches. Fiowers in December
and January, from the naked branches below the leaves; in fascicles; very
small; of a pale yellow colour.—Fruit much resembling a small acorn; half
hid in the calyx; ripens in June, of a red colour.—Next to the Jambool;
it is the commonest tree at Mahableshwur. (Dr. Murray.) at Hurrychun-
derghur. (Dr. Gibson.) and probably along the higher parts of the glauts.
There isa solitary plant of it on the hill above Kandalla tank.
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The Chinese Convicts at Mahableshwur say, it growsin their country.
Whatis 7. ramiflora, of Moon’s Catalogue of Ceylon plants?
1273. T. Monopetara? Rox. Flora. 3. p, 82). Rox Cor. 2, t. 148. To-
mex Japonica, Willd. Spec. 2. p. 839. Kutmonea. Asiat. Res, 6. p. 377.
Nees in Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. 2. p. 66.
A shrub, called Peesah, at Kandalla;—Kalla Jhar, at Parr.—Flowers
in November, from the branches like the last species; but by no means so
numerous. In this they are onlong peduncles, in the other sessile --- Young
branches tomentose; slightly angled; leaves alternate, petioled, tomentose
beneath; collected about the ends of the branches, somewhat whorled;
smell ofciunamon when bruized. Grows on Kandalla Ghaut and the hills
about Parr; but it has not yet been discovered on the table land of Maha-
bleshwur.—All the above species require examination, as well as of the Cin-
namomum, and Laurus.
609. CASSYTHA. L. Enneandria Monogynia.
The Greek name of the Cuscuta which this plant much resembles. lls
t. 323. Gaert. 1. ¢. 27.
1274. C. Fittrormis, Rox. Flora. 2 p. 314. Acatsja valli. Rheed. Mal.
7, t. 44. Volutella aphylla. Forskol’s Arabia. p. 8#. Cuscuta. Rumph. Amb,
6. ¢ 184. f. 4. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 172. 7. 2. Neesin Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. p. 69.
The Air piant.—A thread-like, leafless parasite; spreading over hedges,
and on trees throughout the Coneans,
This strange plant differs in no respects from the Laurinae except in its
peculiar habit:
ORDER Li?. MYRISTICEA,. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 345.
THe Nurmec Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 23.
610. MYRISTICA L. Dioecia Monadelphia.
From Myrra—Myrrb; in ae to- the grateful odour of the frait,
Gaert. ¢. 41. Lam. ¢. 332 and 8
1275. M. Moscuata Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 843. Nux myristica. Rumph.
Amb. 2. ¢, 4. Woodville’s Med. Bot. ¢. 134. Rox. Cor. Bs ¢. 274. Bot. Mag.
$. 2756 and ¢. 2757. Hooker’s Ex, Flora. é. 155. and 15
Jay-phul.—Common Nutmeg. —A native of the Molue Cas, and other East-
ern Islands, where itis much cultivated for the sake of its weli known, spicy
fruit.
1276. M. Amyepatina. Wall. Pl, As. Rar. 1. ¢. 90.
A tree, leaves alternate, petioled, oblong, glaucous beneath, with promi-
nent veins running from the mid-rib to. the margin; flowers in October and
November; fruit size of a small peach, covered with a rusty coloured, mealy
substance, as are also the young shoots and petioles.
Grows in the deep ravines at Kandalla, but by no means common, Itis
a very handsome tree, with something of the habit of Michelia champaca.
1277. M. Tomenrosa. Sprengel syst. 3. p. G3. Panam palea. Rheed. Mal,
4. t. 5.
A tree. S. Concan. N.
Can thisbe the WM, dactyloides of Col, Sykes? He says, it is frequently
imposed upon the ignorant for the real nutmeg. (See Madras Jouraal, of
Seas No. 22, p. 161.) The tree is not sleuder like the date palm, nor
does the fruit resemble a date. N.
ORDER 118. PROTEACEA. Sweet's Hort. Srit. p. 340.
611. BANKSIA. R. Br. Tetrandria Monogynia.
Named in honor of Sir Joseph Banks. Gaert. ¢. 48. Lam, é. 54,
1978. B. Invecrivouta. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 485. Bot. Mag. t. 2770.
A tree with ligulate, stiff, undulate leaves, covered on the under side with
a white tomentum. ,
Hort. Soc. garden Intd. from the Cape of Good Hope, by Mr. A, N. Shaw,
C.S. in 1237.
612. HAKEA. R. Br. Tetrandria Monozynia. .
In honor of Baron Hake, a German Botanist, |
lai, 3 ?
An undetermined species raised in Hort. Soc, garden, from seed brought
from N. S. Wales by Mr. P. Scott, C. 8.
Dr. Lindley remarks, that this curioustribe of plants is almost entirely
confined to the Southern hesmisphre.
“4 ORDER 119. THYMELEA. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 00.
THe MEZEREON Trise. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 75.
613. GNIDIA.L. Octandria Monogynia.
An ancient name of the Daphne to which this genusisclosely allied.
Lam. ¢. 291.
faso. G. ErrocerHara. Wallich.
Rameta.— Woolly headed Gnidia.—An erect growing shrub, with willow-
like leaves, and pretty yellow flowers, in large terminal umbels; they come
out in October, and continue till February; during which period it is a
hig bly ornamental shrub.---The natives attribute poisonous qualities to it.
Very common at Mahableshwar. (Dr. Murray.) Hilly paris of 5S. M.
Country. (Mr. Law.) About Karlee Caves, and on the Kandalla Ghaut.
614. CANSJERA, Juss. Tetrandria Monogynia,
The Malabar name altered.
1231. GC. Scanpens. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 441: Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 103. Scheru
valli canirain. Rheed. Mal. J. ¢. 4. Scheru caniram. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢. 2.'
Daphne polystachyon. Willd. Spee, 2. p. 420.
A large scandent shrub, with alternate, two faced leaves, and small sessile,
yellow flowers in axillary spikes: they appear in February and March. Berry
red, smooth, size of a large pea.
Malabar hill, Bombay; iKlephanta, Salsette; the Ghauts &c. pretty common,
Perhaps itshould be removed from the Thymeleae.
615. TROPHIS tL. Dioecia Tetrandria.
From trepho—to nourish; the leaves and twigs of 7’. Americana are used as
fodder for cattle sometimes; the fruitis alsoeaten. Lam. é. 806.
1282. T. Aspera. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 761. Tinda Parua. Rheed. Mal, 5
1, p. 48. Asiat. Res, 4. p. 305. Streblus aspera. Lour. Cochin China.
Asmall tree, with alternate, scabrous leaves; flowers in February and
March; small, greenish yellow. Berry size of a pea; when ripe yellow.
Roxbureh says, the natives use the rough leaves for polishing ivory.—
Growson Malabar hill, Bombay, and generally throughout the Cancane
Surely it must be removed to some other tribe.—Allied to the Enphorbiace@? --
The Cape of Good Hope and New Holland are the Head Quarters of
the Thymeleae. Dr. Lindley remarks, that the great feature oe order
is the causticity of the bark, which acts upon the skin as a blister, and
causes excessive pain if chewed. 2
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ditt 5 PAG tu bifuc. Aceh Mate. Mite ari PS ions Moa
est! wy. 2. thf Sey an Atl. et
BY, ice Feeked , Cw ray Hb Anatirf;. Tay ee LMhindee~
hut: the a A dbol 197 BE b ty hth Lhe,
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pau hy tel he but. / Listy talk fe Cut: 2vdly, hhay
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ORDER 120. SANTALACEE. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 352.
THE SANDAL-woopD TRIBE. Lind. nat. syst. p.74.
616. SANTALUM.L. Tetrandria Monogynia,
Said to be derived from the Persian name, er perhaps rather from Chun-
duna, in sanscrit. N. Lam. ¢. 74,
1283. S. Arpum. Rox. Flora. Ind, 1, p. 442. Sirium myrtifolium? Rox. Cor.
1.t.2 Rumph. Amb.2. ¢. 11. Bet. Mag. t. 3235. Loureiro’s Cochin China.
1. p 87. Chandana. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 253. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. |. p. 376.
Marsden’s Sumatra. p. 129. Buchanan’s Jeurney. |. p. 186 and 202. 2. p.
117. 132 and 536 and 3. p. 192.
Chundun.— Sandal Weod. The well known Sandal wood of commerce;
usually cut inte billets, and disposed of in that state.
What is the 4/mug wood mentioned in Ist King’s 10-11,-12;—the Xyle
peleketa, (piece wood.) of the Septuagint? P
Grows in Gardens about Bombay, and in the Deccan.
The woed is burnt to perfume temples, and dwelling houses, both in China
and India. Reduced to powder, itenters into a composition for marking the
forehead.—Southey happily alludes to both these uses. .
** And still the aloes and the sandal-wood,
From golden censers, o’er the banquet room
Diffuse their dying sweets.” Thalaba, Book 6.
““ No idle ornaments deface
Her natural grace,
Musk-spot, nor sandal- streak, vor scarlet stain,
Ear-drop nor chain, nor arm nor ankle-ring,
Nor trinketry on front, or neck, or breast,
Marring the perfect form.”
The Curse of Kehama, Book 13.
617. OSYRIS. i. Dioecia Triandria.
Osua.—a willow,—osier;—name given perhaps, in allusion to the twiggy
branches of some of the species. Lam. Ill. 3. ¢. 802.
1284. O. Perratra. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 755.
Chanda.—A small tree, with peltate, vvate, cordate leaves, much resemb!ing
those of Hernandia Ovigera. (Rumph. Amb. 3. ¢, 123.) Flowers in March
and April; capsule size of a pea; covered with a clammy substance, having a
strong turpentine smell. It also covers the young shoots, Grows on the
Kandalla, Parr and Tull Ghauts;—rare. Also in both Concans, Allied to the
Euphorbiacez? N.
2185. O. WIGHTIANA, G.
Lotul.—A small tree, with twiggy, erect-growing branches; in flower and
fruit most of the year. The fruit is about the size of a small sloe; when
ripe, yellow; with a mark onthe top like the Blae-berry. (Vaccinium.) Kan-
della;—Mahableshwur; and probably along the Ghauts,
Lieut. Col. Sykes ranks it among his wild fruits, and calls it a “genus and
species not determined.” (See Madras Journal of Science No, 22, p. 161.)
~ ORDER 121. ELAAGNEA. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 353.
Tut Oveaster Trise. Lind, Nat. syst. p. 68.
618. ELZAGNUS. L. Tetrandria Monogynia.
From elaia—an olive,—agnos—the chaste tree; in allusion perhaps to
the combined resemblance borne to these trees, Lam. ¢. 73,
178
1286. E. Conrerta, Rox. Flora. 1. p. 449, Burm. Zey. ¢. 39. f. 1. Octa-
rillum fructicosum. Lour, Cochin China. Spreng. syst.1, p. 490. N.
Amgool, or Amgoolee.—A large, scandent shrub, with silver —coloured
_ Jeaves beneath; flowers in January and February. Fruit oblong, succulent;
“ size of a small date; when ripe, red.—It has an agreeable acid flavour, and is
- eaten by the natives.—Grows common at Kandalla, Mabableshwur, and all
-, along the Ghauts. S. Concan, and about Cochin. N.
i287. E. Dutcis.
Intd. by N. in 1833.
ORDER 122. ARISTOLOCHLE. Brown’s Prod. p. 349.
Tue Birta-wort Trise. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 72.
619. ARISTOLOCHIA. v. Gynandria Hexandria.
Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 14. Lam. ¢. 733. :
1288. A. Inpica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 489. Careloe Vegou, Rheed.
Mal 8, ¢. 25. Radix puloronica,. Rumpb. Amb. 5. ¢. 177. Ainslie. Mat. Ind.
Willd. Spec, 4. p. 157. 2. p. 298. Lour. Cochin China. 2. p. 528,
A twining, shrubby plant, with cordate, cuneate, scolloped leaves, and dark
coloured flowers in axillary racemes; they appear in the rains.—Cross Is-
land, Bombay Harbour; hills throughout the Concan; not very common.
‘ Roxburgh says, the root is much like that of Sarsaparilla, and exceedingly
itter.
1289, A. Bracreata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 490. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 5,
Keeramar-- Worm killer-.Gundatee.—Perenuial plant,trailing on the ground;
leaves alternate, kidney-shaped; glaucous beneath;— flowers axillary, soli-
tary; of a beautiful dark purple colour, The peduncles are furnished near
the base, with kidney shaped, sessile bracts.—Grows abundantly on dark
red, or black soil in the Deccan; flowering in the rains, and throughout the
cold weather.—The natives squeeze the juice of this plant into wounds to
kill worms, hence its name ‘“‘Keeramar.” Itis avery strong bitter. (Dr.
Gibson.)
Dr, Wallich mentions, that it was gathered by the late Dr, Hamilton, on
, the banks of the Jumna, in Upper Hindostan. Wall. Pl. As. Rar. Vol. 2. p. 3.
1290. A. Acuminata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 489. Law. Ency. 1. p. 252.
Perennial twining plant, with pretty large, drooping flowers, of a dark pur-
ple colour, S. Conean. N.Itisa native also of Bengal, Silhet, Chittagong &c.
The flowers of some of the South American species are so large, that
children wear them for hats.
“ORDER 123, EUPHORRIACE &. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 855.
THe EupHorsium TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 102.
620. EUPHORBIA. L, Dodecandria Trigynia. -
Named after Euphorbus, Physician to Juba, King of Mauritania. (Sallust.)
He is said to have first used the plantsin medicine. Tithymalus. Gaert. 2. ¢,
107. Lam. 2. ¢, 411. Z
1291. E. Nerirouia. Rox. Flora.’ Ind, 2° p. 467. Ela calli. Rheed.
Mal. 2. ¢. 43. E. nivulia. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 14. p. 286. Tithimalus Zey-
lanicus. Pluk. 2.7%. 330. f. 4. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 97. pc. Plant. Gras. t. 46.
Thor. Seej.—Common prickly Pear; grows abundantly all over the rough,
rocky parts of the Deccan; —it is also common in the Concans, and much.
used asahedge plant. {t has a whitish dead appearance; and unless for a
128 Jig hgh oy efor dg fl td al
_nikoh py Mer lec ft leaves. Uk fparls, oud firirun,
Ste wnctey. Ati Ae’ cr 00, hitcig ov tr rnadel cv “A, Authty
file. Jomeltnws ind at chehet. Oly fre eds. cv MeLhed, |. 2.3 or
Mi Bay alled . Cirle; ; wl or tain Jusheaded My her = CLY, Ltty Llttrd
by I brkk gtuerel Moho. In. hitereevis
[20 Cl. leafed gibins. Gr Lor sfot- Sitting om Cal, Cafe
Ti Crbevid.
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short period during the rains, when it puts forth a few leaves, rather takes
from, than adds to the beauty ofa landscape. It affords good shelter to tigers
and other wild animals.
About Karrachee, in Scinde, it grows toa small tree. (Lt. Preedy.)
Ligularia, Rumph, Amb. 4. ¢. 40. with somewhat twisted, 5 angled
stems, seems closely allied to it:—are they not identical? Itis the Ligu-
daria, which is common in Bombay.
1392. E. Antiquorum. Rox. Flora. Ind.2. p. 468 Schadida calli, Rheed.
Mal. 2. ¢. 42. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 14, p. 230. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 1. p.
120. and 2. p. 425. Com. Hort. 1. ¢. 12-
A leafless, fantastic-looking shrub; with spreading, triangular branches,
armed with double spines; flowers in October and November.
In gardens Bombay, grows wild in the Jungles about the falls of Gockauk,
S. M. Country.
1293. E. TirucaLit. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 470. Tirucalli. Rheed. Mal.
2.4. 44. Ossifraga lactea. Rumph. Amb. 7. ¢. 29. Pluk. Phyt. ¢. 319. f. 6.
Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 14. p. 286. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 133,
The common Milk Bush;—attains the height of about 20 feet, It is much
used as a hedge plant in Guzerat, and though unarmed, makes a tolerably
good feuce;—also common about villages in the Deccan and Concan.—The
green, leafless branches, look something like gigantic rushes.
1294. E. Titaymaoipes. Willd. 2.p, 890. Jacq. Amer. t. 92. Pluk. Alm.
t. 230. f. 2. Dill. Elth. ¢. 288. f. 372. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 99,
Thor;—the Slipper plant.—A small, unarmed shrub, about 3 feet hich:
leaves deciduous in the cold weather; flowers small, papilionaceous, ofa bright
scarlet colour. r
Common in almost every garden, as edging to walks.
EH, Carinata, Bot. Mag. t. 2514. much resembles it; and probably is the
plant here referred to.
1295. E. Acauuis. Rox Flora. Ind. 2. p. 472.
A small, stemless plant, with tuberous roots, from which the peduncles
spring in March and May, before any leaves appear.—The flowers are
rather pretty; hills in the Concan; Mahableshwur;—not common.
1296. E. Mirra. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 472. Esula esculenta. Rumph
Amb. 6. ¢.23.f. 2. Burm, Zey, ¢. 104. Ainslie Mat, Ind.2. p. 99. a
_A very common weed, springing up on garden walks &c. The milky juice
yields a large crop of silky radiated crytals, when heated with diluted sul-
phuric acid, N.
1297. E, Prostrata. Willd. 2. p, 895.
A very small creeping plant; common on rice fields duri
j uring the col :
native also of the West Indies. SRNR |
1298. E. Seceraris. Willd. 2. p. 913. Moris. Hist 1 :
Nir cottam pala. Rheed. Mal. 10: t. 1? aaa aui aay
Naitee.—Herbaceous, erect growing plant, from 12 to 18 incl i
‘ ; 1es high; =
ers in terminal umbels,—The plant here referted to resembles die thgtek
Ava eae Ce Eee at) and ifit is the &. segetalis of Willdenow, must
ave a wide range, ashe gives for, haditats, Mauritani ia, Engl:
Peau eee 2 ; ats, Mauritania, Russia, England,
1299. E. Varians. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 787.
An armed shrub; cominon about Jejoory, in the Deccan. (Dr. Lush.)
1300. E. Parvirtora. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 472. Burm. Zey. t. 105,
f. 2. |
An annual, smooth plant, grows on cultivated lands Ke.
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621. C{CCA. . Monoecia Tetrandria.
Meaning of the word unknown. Lam. Ill. ¢, 757,
1301. C, Disticua. Willd. 4. p. 332. Phyllanthus longifotins. Rox. Flora.
Ind. 3. p. 673. Neli-puli. Rheed. Mal. 3. t. 47 and 48. Cheramela. Rumph.
Amb. 7. ¢. 83, f. 2. Jacq. Hort.2. ¢.194. Hamilt.in Linn. Trans. 15. p. 123.
Harparewree; Country Gooseberry.--A small tree, pretty common in gar-
dens, Bombay. Leaves pinnate, from one to two feet long; scattered about the
ends of the branches; flowers racemed, small, of a reddish colour, growing
from the branches; appear in May; fruit round, size of a Gooseberry; it has
an acid flavour, and is sometimes sold in the Bazar, though no great use
appears to be made of it.
622... PHYLLANTHUS. t. Monoecia Monadelphia.
From Phyllon---a leaf—anthos—a flower. In some of the species the
flowers grow on the leaves. Gaert. Fruct. t. 108. Lam. Ill. ¢. 756.
LEAVES SIMPLE.
1302. P. Mapraspatensis. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 654.
Annual; with narrow, cuneate leaves, and axillary flowers; common in Gar-
dens and cultivated grounds.
1303. P.Retusus? Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p 657.
A poor looking shrub, with obovate, cuneate leaves; flowers inthe rains.
Berries round, white, size of a small pea. The description Roxburgh gives of
P. leucépyrus agrees with the plant here referred to, except that it is not
armed, Perhaps it may be his P. virosus.
Malabar and Worlee hills, &c common.
LEAVES PINNATE.
1304. P. Niruri. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 659. Kirganelli. Rheed. Mal.
10. t. 15. Rumph. Amb. 6. t. 17. f. 1. Burm. Zey. t. 93. f. 2. Ainslie Mat.
Ind. 2. p. 150.
Acommon weed, in gardens and cultivated lands. Roxburgh mentions
that the fresh roots have been found a good remedy in cases of jaundice.
1305. P. Urinaria> Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 660. Tsjeru Kirganelli. Rheed.
Mal. 10. ¢. 16- Rumph. Amb, 6. t, 17. f. 2. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 183. f. 5. Ainslie.
Mat, Ind. 2. p. 151, and 437.
Much like the last species, but distinguishable by its sessile flowers, and
rough capsules.—Common in Bombay during the rains.
1306. P.MuttirLorus. Rox, Flora. Ind. 3.p. 664. Niruri, Rheed, Mal.
10. ¢. 27. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 323,
A straggling shrub, of no beauty.— Water courses, and other shady, moist
places in the Concans.
1307. P. Vitis 1pAga, Rox. Flora. Ind. 3, p. 665, Katou nirouri. Rheed.
Mal. 5. t. 44.
A shrub, with alternate, bifarious, pinnate leaves; flowers axillary. Ber-
ries succulent; when ripe, red;—the Concans, N.
1308, P. Turpinatus. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 666. Parin niruri. Rheed. Mal.
5, t. 43. Bot. Mag. t. 1862, .
A shrub; leaves alternate, bifarious, flower bearing;—berry size of a pea,
surrounded by the enlarged, coloured. calyx.
Malabar and Worlee hills; Salsette &c. Roxburgh says, it grows to be a
large tree; here it is a mere shrub;—flowering period, the rains.—It is a very
curious looking plant when covered with fruit growing on the leaves.
Perhaps this is different from Roxburgh’s plant.
1309. P. Emprica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 671. Emblica officinalis.
Gaert. Fruct, 2. ¢. 108. Nelicamaram. Rheed. Mal, 1, ¢. 38. Amlika, Asiat.
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Res. 4. p 308. Ainslie, Mat. Ind. 1. p. 240 and 2. p. 244. Rumph. Amb, 7. ¢.
1. Blackwell. ¢. 400. Bot. Cah, ¢. 548.
Aunlee, or Awla tree;—in gardens Bombay; but grows wild throughout
both the Concans and Deccan;—particulirly in the hilly parts of the Sou-
ther Mahratta Country. The fruit is eaten by the natives. it approaches
in form and flavor that of the Garuga. N.— Roxburgh says, the bark is strong-
ly astringent.
1310. P. Lawn. 6.
A shrub; leaves pinnate, leaflets very small; fringes the banks of the Gut-
purba about Duddi;—also grows common on the binks of the Krishna, near
Nalutwar, along with Zrichaurus ericoides, and a new species of Adelia.
A, retusa, (Mr. Law.)
623, ALEURITES. Lt, Monoecia Monadelphia.
From Alevar—wheat flour; in allusion to the young shoots and panicles
being covered with a mealy substance. Gaert. Fruct. 2. ¢. 125. Lam. ¢. 791,
131t, A. Trivopa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 629, Camirium. Rumph. Amb,
2. t. 58. C. cordifulium. Gaert. Fruct. 2. ¢. 28.
Japhal.— Belgaum Walnut.—A large tree; leaves petioled, cordate; mar-
gins entire or scolloped;---frequently 3 or 5 lobed; from 6 to 8 inches long
and nearly as broad;—flowers small; white; in terminal panicles, clothed
with a mealy substance; appear in May.—Fruit roundish, somewhat compress-
ed; poimted, very hard, 2 celled, each cell containing a ~hard nut, like a
Walnut.
In gardens Bombay;—grows wild in the S. M. Country about Belgaum.-—
It is a handsome tree. The seeds afford an oil suitable for burning. Itis
a native also of the Society Islands.
624. SAPIUM. Rox. Monoecia Monadelphia.
Said to be derived from Sap, the Celtic for fat; in allusion to the unctuous
juice with which the plants abound. Lam. ¢. 792.
1312. S. Inpicum. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 692. Bengieri. Rheed. Mal. 4,
t. 51. Hamilt. in Linn. Trans. 17. p. 229.
A small tree, with pendulous branches, sometimes ending in thorns; leaves
alternate, lanceolate, serrate; male flowers on terminal aments, with female
flowers at the base. Fruit round, hard, size of a nutmeg; 3 celled, with a seed
in each. Various parts in the S. Concan. N.
Roxburgh says, the juice of this tree is of a very poisonous nature, and that
the seeds are used for intoxicating fish.
1313. 8. Sepirerum. Rox, Flora. Ind. 3. p. 693. Stillingia sebifera. Willd.
4, p. 588. Croton sebiferum. Linn. Pluk. Amalth. ¢. 390 jf: 3, Ainslie Mat.
Ind. 2. p. 433.
Pippal yank. Tallow tree, of China.—A tree; branches drooping, leaves
rhomb-ovate, pendulous; flowers very small, yellow: in terminal racemes.
Fruit size of a small cherry, tricoccous; very hard.
In a garden at the Police Office, Mazagaum. Poway, Salsette; probably
introdued from China; it is rare in Bombay. Ata distance, this tree much
resembles the Birch.
1314. S. Baccatum? Rox. Flora. Ind. 8. p. 694.
Keerud.—A small tree, with thick spreading branches; leaves dceiduous in
the cold weather, Flowers in January; in terminal racemes; when the tree is
destitute of leaves. Fruit purple, size of a pea; growing in a close spike and
resembling Dog berries (Cornus sanguinea.) strung together, The wood of
this tree is very soft, and abounds in a thick milky juice.
Common at Kandalla;—about Nassick. (Dr, Gibson.)
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This tree requires examination. Probably itis different altogether from
Roxbureh’s 8. baccatum.
The famous Manchineel tree of the West Indies, is closely allied to this
genus.
625. OMAUANTHUS. Grah. Monoecia Monadelphia.
From Homalos—smooth—anthos—a flower.
1315. O. PopouLiFoua. Professor Graham in Jameson’s new Edinr. Journ’
of Science, 1827. p. 175, Bot. Mag, t, 2780.
A shrub, with alternate: leaves, on long, red, filiform stalks, rhomb-ovate,
acuminate. Flowers,in terminal racemes; the female ones occupying the
lower part. Fruit size of a large pea, terminated by the bifid style.
Native of New Holland,—intd. by Mr. Nimmo. It hasan affinity with
Sapium sebiferum,
626. CROTON. L. Monoecia Monadelphia.
Greek for a tick,—an insect; troublesome to dogs; the seeds of some of the
species resemble it. Gaert. Fruct. 2. ¢. 107. Tourn, Jus. ¢. 423. Lam. ¢. 790.
1316. C. Variecatum, Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 678. Tsjera-maram. Rheed-
Mal. 6. ¢.Gl, Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢, 25 and 26. f. 2. Codiaeum pictum. Lot.
Mag. t 3051. Bot. Cab. ¢. 870.
The Variegated Laurel.—A very common ornamental shrub in gardens and
flower pots. It is easily raised from cuttings. Rumph. Amb. ¢. 26. f. 2. re-
presents the willow-leaved variety. Perhaps the C. lineare of Jacquin,
should be united with it.
1317. C. Piicatum. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 681. C. tinctortum. Burm. Ind.
t.62. f. 1: Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2.p 398,
Annual, straggling, hoary plant, with round, cordate, waved leaves, and
rough fruit. Common on rice fields in the cold weather. ,
1318. C. Ticuium. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 682 Cadal avanacu. Rheed.
Mal. 2.¢. 33. Rumph. Amb, 4. ¢, 42. Burm. Zey. ¢. 90. Ainslie Mat, Ind. 1.
p. 101,
A small tree; leaves alternate, ovate, cardate; from 8 to 5 inches long, and
2 or 3broad. 8S. Concan. N. not common. It grows in abundance in Tra-
vancore.—The famous creton oil of the Materia Medica is obtained from the
seeds.
C. eleuteria, native of Jamaica, furnishes the cascarilla bark of com-
merce.
1319. C. Rueeper. G. Welia cupamenia. Rheed. Mal, 10. ¢. 83.
An erect, suffruticose plant, 2o0r 3 feet high. Flowers in April, in terminal
spikes. the Tull Ghaut. Salsette and Jowaur N. Itseems to be different from
Acalypha indica, to which Roxburgh refers it.
1320. C. GIBSONII. G.
An erect, suffruticose species, with petioled, cordate, serrate leaves. It
much resembles the Welia cupameni. Rheed. Mal. 10 ¢. 83, and should pro-
bably be referred to it.—The northern parts of the Deccan, (Dr. Gibson.)
1521. C. RAMIFLORUM. G.
A small tree; leaves alternate, petioled, ovate oblong. Some what glaucous
beneath. Flowers, small white; gruw from the naked branches, Fruit size
of a large pea, covered with a few adpressed hairs; half hid in the calyx which
grows into 5 scarious wings.
In the shaded ravines at Kandalla ; not very common, flowers in October.
627. JATR PHA. L. Monoecia Monadelphia.
‘From iatron—a remedy—phago—to eat; some of the species possess:
medicinal properties, and one affords nutritious food. Tourn. Ins. t. 438. Gaert,
Fract:t, 108. Lam. ¢. 791. :
Des de Prat Cal Sate & wy f-L, ket ae isn 0 fe Seu
ben Che tale. Mes le, 3 Fpl: Cup. Ciieree mg,
VW. Win bold. Aen ‘hee oS Lune. Maar: 16g - Pl C10.
Nom. Cl Jord pared. Cor. Ame. Mik. ad 2tloft- lifted,
“eereesul
29 or numer fhiatl frwti (i G/teen. Inatessfoun wie
‘oie facto en Jenne Ce ; /1 Ma ahh Cufp- prckh, hel
tril Shisecing a Oa ey ih fu Lek ane Shstiee y lames. es alfe,
loft dlrs fe woe 4 CA wien, bl Lite Bons fs rf Red
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1322. J. Curcas. Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 686, Ainslie. Mat. Ind, 2. p. 45,
Asiat. Res. 11. p. 169. Jacq. Hort. Vind. 3. t. 63.
Angular-leaved Physic nut.—A very common shrub, in Bombay, and about
Villages throughout the Concan; it is used as a hedge plant; principally per-
haps from its easy growth, as it forms a bare, bad fence: It flowers in the
rains;—the leavesare deciduous in the cold weather.
Dr. Lindley says, the varnish used by the Chinese for covering boxes, is
made by boiling au oil obtained from the seeds of the Curcas with oxide
of iron.
The nuts of J. gossypifolia are roasted and eaten in the West Indies, and
Grainger goes so faras io callthem ‘‘luscious.”
‘* Nor shall the ricinus unnoticed pass;
Yet, if the cholic’s deathful pangs thou dread’st,
Taste not its luscious nut.”
1323. J. Maninor. Willd. 5. p. 563, Tanipha manihot. Sprengel’s syst. 3.
77. Pluk Alm. ¢t. p. 205. f. 1. Sloane’s Jam, Hist. 1. ¢. 85.and¢é. 141.
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 1. p. 428. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3071.
The Tapioca, or Cassada plant; native of South America, and well known
for the nutritious flour obtained from the roots. It is a shrub with palinate
leaves, and something ofthe appearance of Castor oil plant; of the easiest
culture, and suited t» the climate of India; growing equally well.in any
soil or situation.—lt is said to have been first introduced by the Portuguese
at Goa,and is now pretty common in Bombay gardens; but simply as an
ornamental shrub; the natives do not seem to be aware ofthe uses to which
it can be applied, and if they were, could only be driven to them. by a
scarcity of their common and inferior articles ef food, afforded by the
Cucumber and Arum tribe. It is the Mandioca of the Brazils.
There is a tradition in the Carribee Isles that a Numen appeared, broke his
staff into three pieces, planted them in the ground, and produced Cassada.
Grainger alludes to the fable.
‘ From a good Demon’s staff Cassada sprang.—
Tradition says, and Carribees believe.”
The Sugar Cane, Book 4.
{324 J. Muttiripa. Willd. 4. p. 561. Dill. Elth. ¢. 173. f. 213, Moris.
Hist. 3. s. 10 ¢.3. Salisb. Parad. Lond. ¢. 91, Ainslie, Mat. Ind.v. p. 47.
A shrub, native of America, but common in Bombay Gardens, where it is
known by the name of Coral piant; to which substance the flowers have a
considerable resemblance.
1325. I. Giauca? Sprengel’s? syst. 3. p. 76. Croton lobatum. Forskols Arah,
» 162. :
A shrub, with fusiform stems, and lobate leaves, bristle-edged. Flowers in
corymbiform panicles.
Grows near Punderpore in the Deccan, where a fabulous legend is connec-
ted with its first springing up, which conventional language forbids to be
repeated. (Captain St. John.)
Perhaps Roxburgh’s I. glandulifera is identical. This strange looking
plant has not yet been found in any other locality under this Presidency.
628. RICINUS. L. Monoecia Monadelphia.
A tick; the seeds bear a resemblance. Tourn. Ins. ¢. 307. Gaert. Fruct 2.
t, 107; Lam. Il. é. 792.
1326. R. Communts. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 689. Blackwell ¢ 148. Ava-
nacu. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 32. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2209. R. ruber, Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢,
41. seems a variety. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 472.
The Erindi, or Castor oil Plant.—Common about villages all over the
Country. 3
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In the Kairah Zillah the seed is sown in June and July, together with
Bajree, Bowtah and Kodra; and again in September and October ooth by
itselfand with Kasoomba and Toor. The first sowing is on brown spil;---
and the second either on black soil or the land on the margins of rivers
called Satta.
The first produces several successive crops of seeds, commencing in De-
cemker, and continuing till June; the second, only one crop in April.
The seeds are used by Dyers to mix with colours and rerder them per-
manent.—The oil obtained fromthem is awell known cathartic.---It is ais
generally used in lamps, by the natives. (Mr. Kirkland, C, 8.) ;
629. HURA. L. Monoecia Monadelphia.
The South American name. Lam. Ill. ¢. 793.
1327. H. Urepirans. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p.884. Lam. Ill. t. 793.
The Sand box tree;—in gardens, Bombay, not common. A small, armed
tree, of rapid growth; wood very soft and brittle; the fruit resembles a small
orange without the peel, and when ripe, it’s numerous valves burst with an
elastic jerk. The sap of the leaves and bark, is said to he corrosive.
630. BRIEDELIA. L.Pelygamia Monoecia.
fn honor of Professor Bridel. Clutia? Lam. é. 835.
1328. B.Sinica. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 700. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 368. f. 1. :
Bhoma,—A small tree: leaves bifarious, oblong, entire shining;—flowers
axillary, small, white; capsule size of a pea. Common at Kandalla and along
the Ghauts.—On the ridge leading to Sidney Point, Mahableshwur.
Probably the tree here referred to, is identical with Roxburgh’s B. nitida.
1329. B. Scanpens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 736. Cluytia scandens. Rox. Cor.
2. t. 173. Scherunam cottam. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 16.
A scandent shrub, with oblong leaves, a little dawny beneath; flowers small,
ofa greenish yellow; appear in November and December; in terminal, leafy
panicles.— Berry size ofa pea, juicy; when ripe, black.—Hills near Nayot-
~ nah, and about Parr.--Common on the banks of the Gutpurba, near Duddi.
(Mr. Law.) ;
1330. B. Spinosa. Rox, Flora. Ind. 3.p.735. Cluytia Spinesa. Rox. Cor.
Qate liv 2s
Asanna.—A pretty large tree; trunk, and larger branches armed with
strong thorns; leaves alternate, bifarious; flowers small, of a greenish yellow;
in axillary or terminal spikes; appear in September and October; fruit size
of a pea, succulent. Common on Elephauta and the Ghauts. Salsette. N-
Roxburgh says, the bark is strongly astringent.
1331. B. Monrana. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 735. Cluytia montana,
Rox. Cor, 2. t. 171.
Asanna.—A tree, exactly like the last, but without thorns:-—The wood is
red coloured, andvery hard;—on the Ghauts.— Banks of the Gutpurba. (Mr.
Law.) Probably itis a mere variety of the last.
631. ROTTLERA. Rox. Dioecia Icosandria. :
Named by Roxburgh after Dr. Rottler, a Danish Missionary, who spent
a-great portion of his life in the South ef India. :
1332. R. Tincroria. Rox. Flora. 3. p, 827. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 168. Pon-
nagam. Rheed. Mal, 5. ¢. 21. Croton coccineum. Willd. 4. p. 544.
Shendree,—Cornuga Mungi Maram.— Monkeys face tree.—in allusion to
their painting their faces red, by rubbing them with the fruit. (Buchanan’s -
Mysore.) A large tree, with alternate, ovate, oblong leaves of a ferruginous
colour beneath. Flowers in the cold weather, in axillary and terminal pani-
cles; fruit size of a pea; tricoccous; covered with a red, mealy powder, which
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is used by the natives to dye red. Parell hill, Bombay; hills throughout
the Concans;—Sidney Point Mahableshwur;—very common in the jungles
between Mundighur, and Sanklee,S. M. Country. (Dr. Lush.)
Tabs. 22, 23 and 24. of Rheede’s Hort. Mal. belong to this genus; the
latter in a diseased state, like Celusia cristata. ;
632. TREWIA. L. Dioecia Polyandria.
1333. T. Nupiriora. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 837. Canschi, Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢.
42. Tetragastris ossea. Gaert. 2. t. 109. ie 5.
Petaree.—A tree, with opposite, long* petioled, cordate leaves; the male
flowers in pendulous racemes, not unlike the male aments of the common
hazel; appear in February and March, when the tree is destitute of leaves.
Parell hill Bombay; common in the jungle between Nagotnah and the
Pass leading to Indapore. This tree requires examination.
633. GELONIUM, Gaert. Dioecia {cosandria.
Gaert.2 ¢. 139.
1334. G. Birartum? Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 830.
A shrub? or tree; with alternate, oblong; coarsely serrated leaves, and
dicoccous fruit; size of a gooseberry, on long pedicels. In the ravine below
Col. Dickenson’s Bungalow, Kandalla. :
Only a solitary specimen of the plant here referred has been seen, and it
is very doubtful whether it belongs to this genus or not;—allied to the Ricinus
dicoccus of Roxburgh? N.
There is another small tree pretty common in the ravines at Kandalla, and
which the natives call Jungly- Rete. It has very small, yellowish white flow-
ers, which appear in October and November, and tricoccous-fruit, covered
with soft bristles. It probably belongs to the Huphorbiaceae.
634. EXCACARIA.L. Dioecia Monadelphia:
From excecare —to blind; in allusion to the acrid juice of the plants
Gaert, 2. ¢. 108. Lam. ¢. 805.
1235, E. Acattocua. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 756. Arbor exccecans. Rumph.
Amb. 2. ¢,79 and 80. Amvetti Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. 54?
A small tree; leaves alternate, long petioled, slightly serrated; flowers in
axillary aments:—grows in salt marshes along with the Avicennia and Rhizo-
hora.
Roxburgh says, that the wood cutters of the Sunderbunds report, that the
pale white milky juice of this tree, is highly acrid and very dangerous; pro-
ducing inflammation.—The wood is white and soft, and could not have been
the Agallochum of the Greeks, as it possesses no aromatic properties what-
ever.—Their Agallochum was probably the sandal wood.
1386. E. Cammerttia. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p.. 23. Cametti. Rheed. Mal. 5.
t. 45.
A small tree; leaves ovate, oblong, acute, entire; flowers in terminal
aments.—Salt marshes. S. Concan. N. +
635. ADELIA, L. Dioecia Monadelphia.
From a—privative—delos—visible; in allusion to the very minute flowers.
Lam. ¢. 831.
1337. A. Nererroua. Rox. Flora. (nd. 3. p. 849,
Shernee.—A shrab; 2 or 3 feet high, with alternate leaves like those of
the common oleander, hut smaller:—flowers in axillary spikes:—grows com-
mon in the beds of Concan and Deccan rivers, along with the Tamarisk.
1338. A. Ketusa.c.
A stunted shrub; 2 or 3 feet high, leaves alternate, sessile, obovate, retuse,
slightly crenate; flowers axillary, appear in March and April:—grows coin-
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mon on the Islands in the Krishna, near Nalutwar. (Mr. Law.) Generally
to be met with in the beds of Deccan rivers, (Dr. Gibson.)
It bears some resemblance to the Sloe bush. (Prunus spinosa,) and also
to the Sida retusa, in its foliage,
636. ACALYPHA. L. Monoecia Monadelphia.
The Greek name for the Nettle, which this genus resembles.—From. a-—
privative, —kalos—beauty —aphe —touch; plants without beauty and with very
stinging properties. Gaert. 2. ¢. 107. Lam. é. 789.
1329. A.Inpica. Flora. Rox. 3. p. 675. Cupa meni, and Wellia cupa
meni. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 81. and ¢. 83? quoted above for a Croton.
An annual, comnion weed, during the rains; flowers in axillary spikes, Cats
are as much affected by the roots of this as by those of the Valerian. N.
637. TRAGIA.L. Monoecia Triandria.
Named in honor of a German Botanist. Lam. ¢. 754.
1340. T. Invo.tucrara. Flora. Rox. 3. p. 576. Schorigenam, Rheed. Mal.
2. t.39. Burm. Zey. t. 92.
Kooltee.—A shrubby, twining plant; leaves oblong, serrate; covered with
stinging hairs; flowers in leaf-opposed racemes.—Grows on bushes above
Kandalla tank, and probably along the Ghauts.
1341. T. Mercurtatis. Rox. Flora, ind, p.3. p. 576. Pee cupameni.
Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢, 82.
An annual, erect plant; with ovate, cordate, serrate leaves, much like
Acalypha indica: and both of them bearing a strong resemblance to the
Mercurialis perennis of England; common during the rains.
1342. T.CHAMAELEA, Rox, Flora. 3. p. 577. Codi avanacu. Rheed. Mal.
2. ¢t. 34 Burm. Zey, t. 25.
An erect growing plant, with linear leaves. S. Concan. N,
ORDER (24. STILAGINE. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 96.
638. ANTIDESMA. L. Dioecia Pentandria.
Anti—substitution, (Anéi Herodou, Matt. 2. 22) and desmos—a bond; name
given in allusion to the bark of some of the species being used as ropes.
Gaert. |. ¢. 39. Lam. t. 812.
1343. A. ALexiTerta, Willd. Spec. 4. p. 762. Nuli tali. Rheed, Mal. 4.
t. 56. Stilago bunias. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 758. Bunias sativus. Rumph. Amb,
3. t. 132.
Amtee.--A large shrub; leaves alternate, oblong, tapering towards both ends:
smooth, polished; flowers, in axillary and terminal spikes: appear about the
beginning of the rains. Fruit size of a Barberry; red when ripe. On the
_ Kandalla Ghaut; rare. It isa very ornamental plant.
1344. A. PANniccLaTa. Rox Flora. 3. p. 770.
A small tree, with alternate, short petioled, round ovate leaves, villous
underneath; Flowers in axillary and terminal spikes: forming panicles. S.
Concan. N.
1345, A. Pupescens, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 773. Rox. Cor. 2.t. 167. Tsjeriam
cottam. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢.11.2—A small tree. S. Concan, N. Quoted above for
an Embelia.
1346. A. Syuivestris. Willd. 4. p. 763. Mail Combi. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢.
26.—A shrub. S. Concan. N.
Gnemon sylvestris. Rumph. Amb. |. ¢. 73. seems to belong to this genus.
The species: ave very littke known, and require investigation.
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~~ ORDER 125. URTICEA.
Tre NEtTLe TrisBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 93.
639. URTICA. v. Monoecia Tetrandria.
From wrv—to burn; in allusion to the stinging properties of mary of the
species. Gaert.2. ¢. 119. Lam. ¢. 761.
1347. U. Inrerrupta. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 585. Batti schoriginam. Rheed.
Mal. 2. ¢. 40. Boehmeria interrupta. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 342.
A large, erect, annual plant, with cordate, serrate, leaves; flowers during
the rains. The whole plant is sprinkled with stinging hairs like the com-
mon nettle;—grows in waste places.
1348. U. HereropHytia. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 586. Ana schorinigam.
Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 41. Upalmata. Forskol’s Arabia. p. 159.
Annual, erect plant; leaves alternate, long petioled; covered with stinging
hairs.—Grows in various parts of S. Concan. N.
640. PARIETARIA. v. Pelygamia Monoecia.
From paries—a wail: in allusion to the place of growth of the species,
en old walls and among rubbish. Gaert: 2. . 119, Lam. é. 853.
1349. P. Inpica. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 914.
A small perennial plant; grows about Dapooree. (Dr. Lush.)
641. CANNABIS. v. Dioecia Tetrandria.
Probably derived from the Arabic name, Quanab. Gaert. 1. ¢. 75. Tourn.
¢. 308. Lam. ¢. 814.
1350. C. Sativa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 772. C. indica. Rumph. Amb, 5. €. 77.
Kalengi cansjava. Rheed. Mal. 10. ¢. 60. and Tsjeru cansjava. 10. ¢. Gf,
Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2. p. 189. Black well ¢. 322. Lour, Coch. China. 2. p, 616,
Bhang.—Gunja.—Common Hemp plant: cultivated all over India for the
sake of the intoxicating liquor called Bhang, which is prepared from it:
also for the leaves which are smoked to cause intoxication. Its use as a
cordage plant is hardly known. It has been long cultivated in Russia for
this sole purpose, and strange to say, England derives all her supplies from
that Country instead of her own Eastern possessions;—the home of the hemp
plant.—Alluding to this, Bacon in an Essay notices a trivial prophecy of
his time, though in his own words it ‘‘ ought te serve but for winter talk by
the fire side.”
‘¢ The trivial prophecy which I heard when I was child; and Queen Blige”
beth was in the flower of her years, was;
“ When hemp is spun, ay
England’s done:”
whereby it was generally conceived, that after the Princes had reigned
which had the principal letters of that word hemp, (which were Henry,
Edward, Mary, Philip and Elizabeth) England should come to utter con-
fusion; which thanks be to God, is varied only in the change of the name,
for that the King’s style is now no more of England, but of Britain.”
Should we ever grow our own hemp, may the result be equally favorable!
642, BOEHMERIA. tL. Monoecia Tetrandria,
Named after Rudolph, a German Botanist. Lam, t. 763.
1351. B. Ramirtora? Sprengel’s syst. 3. p, 845. Willd. Spec. 4, p. 312,
Procris ramiflora. Lam, Ill. ¢.763. Caturus ramiflorus, Linn, Mant, Urtica
pulcherrima? Rox, ;
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Capsee.—Kurgool. A middle-sized shrub, with broad lanceolate, acu=
minate leaves, serrated. white beneath; and beautifully netted and pitted.
Flowers in January and February from the naked stems; fruit yellow: some
what resembling a mulberry. .
Grows in the ravine below the Burial ground at Mahableshwur; also by
the side ofthe road teadmg to Mahableshwur village;—not common.
The plant here referred to, seems in no wise to differ from the W est
India one.
~ Whatis Roxburgh’s Caturus spiciflorus? Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 87. f. 1 and 2.
643. GNETUM. cL. Monoecia Monadelphia:
Altered from Gnemon, the Ternate name of one of the species.
13852. G. Scanpens. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 518. Ula. Rheed. Mal. 7. t. 22.
Gnemon funicularis. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 7 and 8. Thoa edulis. Willd. Spec.
4. p. 477. : ;
Koombul. Omblee.— A large scandent shrub. Young shoots round, smooth,
jointed, and swelled at the insertion of the leaves. Leaves opposite, oblong,
polished, Flowers in curious aments; appear in March and April: fruit
oblong, size of a small plum. The pulp is intermixed with stinging hairs
like those on the capsule of Sterculia urens.
Grows in Lanowlee grove near Kandalla;—the ravines at Parr, and pro-
bably along the Ghauts. It looks very ornamental, with the smooth, jointed
stems, and firm glossy leaves. Both Concans. N,
Botanists have not yet determined what natural order it belongs to.
There is ascandent milky shrub in Dr. Mclennan’s compound, on the
Esplanade, with large alternate leaves, and curious dingy white, fragrant
flowers growing from the stem, something like small heads of cauliflower.
It perhaps belongs to the Urticeae, or some allied order, Urtica globulifer?
S, Concan. N.
The well known and useful Hop plant, belongs to this order.
ORDER 126. ULMACEZ:.
Tue Exo Taie. Lind. nat. syst. p. 93.
644. ULMUS. L. Pentandria Digynia.
Said to he derived from the Celtic- name ofthe Elm tree, Gaert. ¢. 49.
Lam. t. 185.
1353. U.IntTecriroitiA. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 68. Rox. Cor. 1: ¢. 78.
Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 931.
Woula. Keul. Papura.—Indian Elm.—A large tree, the timber of which
is applied to the same purposes as thatof its Congener, the English Elm;—
viz. making Carts, Door Frames, &c. The leaves are deciduous in October.
- Flowers in February and March; at which period also the young leaves bevin
to appear, Malabar hill, Bombay. Common in the forests about Nagotnah
and at Kandalla.—Salsetie, N.
In the Southeru Mahratta Country. (Mr. Law.) In the Kandesh Jungles,
about Daung. (Lieutenant Auld.)
This is one of the trees, in the forks of the branches of which, the natives
lodge their straw, and unthrashed grain; to keep it out of the way of cattle,
and may bring to mind Cowper's Thrasher: —
—-——‘“‘ The grove receives us next,
.Between the upright shafts of whose tall elms,
We may discern the thrasher at his task.”
Cowper’s Task.
Buchanan says, itiscommon on the Ghauts near Arcot. (Journey in My-
sore.) ;
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645, CELTIS: cL. Pentandria Digynia. «|
A name saidto have been formerly given to a species of lotus. (Zizyphus?)
Gaert. ¢t.77. Lam. t. 844.
1354, C. Ortentatts. Rox. Flora, Ind. 2. p. 65. Sprengel’s syst. 1. p. 932,
Mallam taddali. Rheed. Mal. 4.¢.40. Hamilt. in Linn, Trans. 17, p. 207.
Pluk. Alm. ¢. 221. fi 4.
Indian Netile tree.—A small tree, with obliquely heart-shaped, bifarious,
serrated leaves; whitish beneath. Flowers axillary; very minute; appear in
February and March.---Common along the foot of the Ghauts; Kenuery
forests, Salsette &c.
The fibres of the bark are very tough, and probably good cordage might
be manufactured from them.
ORDER 127. ARTOCARPE.
Tue Breap-Fruit Tries. Lind. nat. syst. p. 95.
646. FICUS. L. Polygamia Monoecia, ;
Derivation of the word unknown--Greek, Syke, which is said to come from
the Hebrew, to overspread or cover; in allusion to the grateful shade Fig
trees afford, (See Ist Kings. 4. 25. Micah. 4.4 and John. 1, 49. 51.) Syke,
is the root of the English word sycophant, a tattler,---busy-body; an infor-
mer against Fig stealers; the ancient Athenian law, forbidding the exporta-
tion of figs from Attica. Gaert. 2. ¢,91 and 179. Tourn. ¢t. 420. Lam, t. sé}
1355. F. Inpica. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 539. F. Bengalensis. Willd. Spec. 4.
p. 1135: Peralu. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 28. Vavinga latifolia. Rumph. Amb. 3. t.
84. Vuta. Asiat, Res. 4. p 310. Pluk. Phyt.t. 178. f. 1.
Wur.---The Banyan, or Indian Fig-tree; common all over India; and in
some places ofan immense size. One growivg on an Island in the Ner-
budda above Broach, has long been celebrated.---Lieut. Col. Sykes mentions
one at the village of Mhow in the Poona Collectorate, with 68 stems des-
cending from the branches, and capable of affording shade, with a vertical
sun, to 20,000 men. (Madrax Journal of Scieuce No. 22.) Kabir Bhur, near
Broach, is now the gloomy recess of superstitions, and the haunt of its hate-
ful birds, the owls and flying foxes. N.
Can this be the ‘‘Bearded Fig” of the West Indies, from which Barbadoes
is said to take its name?
‘But chief thatland, to which the bearded fig,
Prince of the forest, gave Barbadoes name.”
Grainger,
The name is given perhaps in allusion to the beard-like fibres which the
branches send forth.
There can be little doubt it is the tree Milton had in view for clothing
our first Parents, though the leaves are not broad as ‘** Amazonian targe;” but
allowance must be made for his source of information—Pliny; who says it
has “‘folium maximum umbrosissimum,” (Lib, 16. Cap. 26.) and adds in prose
in another Book, what Milton has so elegantly turned into poetry.
“‘ ——There soon they chose
The fig-tree, not that kind for fruit renown’d;
But such as at this day to Indians known
In Malabar or Deccan, spreads her arms
Branching so broad and long, thatin the ground
The bended twigs take root, and daughters grow
About the mother tree, a pillared shade
High over-arched, and echoing walks between;
There oft the Indian herds-man shunning heat,
Shelters in cool, and tends his pasturing herds
At loopholes cut thro’ thickest shade.”
Paradise Lost. Book 9,
190
“‘ Intra sepem eam aeSstivant pastores.” (Pliny.)
The idea of cuting loopholes, must have been borrowed from Pliny’s
hedge. (sepes.) It is purely poetical.
Southey’s description is equally good.
*¢ It was a goodly sight to see
That venerable tree,
For o’er the lawn irregularly spread,
Fifty straight columns propt its lofty head;
And many a long depending shoot,
Seeking to strike its root,
Straight like a plummet, grew towards the ground:
Some on the lower boughs, which crost their way,
Fixing their bearded fibres, round and round,
Witb many a ring and wild contortion wound,
Some to the passing wind at times, with sway
Of gentle motion swung.
Others of younger growth, unmov’d, were hung
Like stone drops from the cavern’s fretted height.
Beneath was smooth and fair to sight,
Nor weeds nor briars deform’d the natural floor,
And through the leafy cope which bower’d it o’er
Came gleams of checquer’d light.
So like a temple did it seem, that there
A pious heart’s first impulse would be prayer.”
The Curse of Kehama. Book 13.
1356. F. Rexictosa-. Rox. Flora. Ind. 8. p. 547. Arcalu. Rheed. Mal. 1.
t. 27. Rumph. Amb, 3. ¢. 92. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 178. f° 2. Pippula. Asiat. Res. 4.
p- 309. Gaert. Fruet.2. ¢. 179. f. 8.
The Pippul. A large tree; equally common with the last. It is always to
to be met with, planted about temples. The Chinese make beautiful paint-.
ings on the leaves. Roxburgh says, silk worms are fond of them.
This tree proves most destructive to neglected buildings; when once rooted
in crevices, nothing can withstand its progress.
1357. F. Exastica. Rox, Flora. Ind. 3. p. 541.
Indian Rubber tree; In gardens about Bombay; a very handsome tree
with large, firm, glossy leaves. It furnishes Caoutchoue in large quantities.
1358.. F. Comosa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 552. Rox, Cor. 2. ¢. 125. Bot.
Mag. t. 3305. The Tufted Fig.
A tree; leaves oblong, entire, smooth, shining; fruit size of a gooseberry.
The Ghauts and hilly parts of the Concans.
1359. F. Gromerata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 558. Rox. Cor, 2. t. 123. Oo-
dumbur. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 309: F. racemosa? Willd. Spec. 4. p, 1146, Atti
alou. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 28?
Oombur.—A large tree, with fruit much like the common fig, and which is
eaten sometimes by the natives. It grows in clusters from the large branches.
Common about Vear on Salsette; and generally by the banks of water courses
thronghout the Concans. On the table land of Mahableshwur; where it
flourishes equally well as in the low sheltered spots of the Concan. The na-
tives call it the ‘* water tree;’”’ in allusion to its generally being ;found near
Springs or water courses,
1360. F. ConcLtomeraTa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 559. Perim teregam. Rheed. -
Mal. 3. ¢. 61. Rumph. Amb, 3. ¢t. 95. A tree; the Concans.
1361. F. Nivipa. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 1145. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢. 55. Rumph.
Amb, 3. ¢. 90. A tree; the Concans.
TOT?.
1362. F. Bensamina. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 550. Itty Alu. Rheed. Mal. 1. t.
26. :
Nandrook:—Next to F’. elastica, this is the most beautiful of the tribe, with
its shining, polished leaves; grows common throughout the Mawal districts.
There are some fine specimens in the vale between the Kamatkee Ghaut and
Wye.
1363. F. Asperrima, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 554. Teregam. Rheed. Mal. 3. t.
60. ;
A large tree, with very scabrous leaves, fruit size of a gooseberry; when
ripe yellow;—hilly parts of the Concan.
1364. F. Cirriroiia. Willd. Spec, 4. p. 1137. Catou alou. Rheed. Mal.
3. ¢. 57.—A tree; the Concans.
1365. F. Inrecroria. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 551. Tsjakala. Rheed. Mal,
3. ¢. 64. Asiat. Res. 4. p.310.—A tree; the Concans.
(366. F. Tsirta. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 549. F. Indica. Willd. Spec. 4. p. -
1146, Tsiela. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢. 63, Rumph. Amb. 3. ¢, 89.
Datira.—A large tree; on the Ghauts. One grows at Toolsee, near Ken-
nery Caves, Salsette; and is probably the identical tree noticed by Mrs. He-
ber, in “Bishop Heber’s Journal.”
1367. F, Teresrata, Willd. Spec. 4. p. 1145, Tsjerou Meer Alou, Rheed.
Mal. 3. ¢. 56.—A tree; the Concans.
1368. F. Racemosa. Willd. 4. p. 1146. Alty-alou. Rheed. Mal. 1. ¢. 25.
Grossularia domestica. Rumph. Amb. 3- ¢, 87 and 88.—A tree; the Concans.
1369. F. OpposiriroLia. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 561. Willd. Spec. 4. p.
~ (1151. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 124.
Kurwut.—A small tree; may be readily known by its opposite leaves,
Hills east of Panwell.—Kandalla. (Dr. Arbuckle.)
1370. F. Heteropnyiia. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3, p. 532. Valli teregam.
Rheed. Mal. 3, ¢. 62. F. aquatica. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 1133.
A shrub, with scabrous leaves, variously lobed; Malabar nill Bombay; —
the Ghauts &e.
1371. F. Excensa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 552. Atty-meer alou. Rheed.
Mal. 3, @.58. Rumph, Amb. 3, €. 84. ,
A tree, with alternate, bifarious leaves, slightly scabrous beneath.—Fruit
size ofa gooseberry; yellow when ripe.
1372. F, Carica. Rox, Flora. Ind. 3. p, 523. Blackwell. ¢. 125. Gaert, 2,
t.91. f. 7.
Unjeer.—The common cultivated Fig.—In gardens all over India. The
fruit is inferior in size and flavor, to the Smyrna fig. Doesitarise from ca-
prification not being practised in this Country? N. ‘ )
It has been cultivated from time immemorial, and is mentioned in the
most ancient fable extant,—viz. the fable of the trees. Judges, 9. 8.
“* And the trees said tg the fig-tree, come thou and reign over us. But the
fig-tree said unto them, should I forsake my sweetness, aud my good fruit,
and go to be promoted over the trees?” ;
Thomson in his own descriptive language has pictured the mode of growth.
“ and dark
Beneath his ample leaf the luscious fig.”
Autumn.
. CE
The green skinned variety according to Shakespeare, is the Fairie’s fa-
vorite.
192
** Be kind and courteous to this gentleman,
Hop in his walks, and gambol in his eyes; .
Feed him with apricots and dew-berries
With purple grapes, green-jigs and mulberries.”
Midsummer-Night’s Dream.
1373. F. Ruaeepi. Handur alou. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢. 59. .
A tree, with alternate, long petioled, ovate oblong leaves. The Concans,
and on the Ghauts.
1374. F. Corpirota ? Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 548.
Puir.—a large tree; leaves heart-shaped, pointed; curiously netted be-
neath; on long slender foot-stalks,
At Kandalla, pretty common.—The tree here referred to, has something
of the habit of F. religiosa.
1375., F. Dacmona? Rox, Flora. 3. p. 562.
A tree, with very scabrous leaves; and fruit growing in large clusters
from the trunk. Bombav;—the Ghauts &c. pretty common.
The sycamore tree, (Luke 19. 4) is the Ficus sycomorus; native of Egypt
and Syria. Like the tree here referred to, it bears its fruit on the trunk.
1376. F, ——-——-——?
Loongur.—A large tree with something of the habit of F. elastica.
Grows on Parell hill, and at Major Miller’s old Bungalow, Matoonga.
1377. F. Acuminata. Bot. Mac. t. 3282.
A tree, fruit solitary, yellow. The Concans.
647. ARTOCARPUS. tL. Monoecia Monandria.
From Artos—bread (Psalms 104, 15. root aireo, to raise up, strenethen;—
Frencb dever,—hence the English word leaven.) and karpos—fruit;— Bread
fruit tree; first ma@le known to Europe by Dampier and Anson, and the
celebrated Capt. Cook.—(see his Voyages.) The English words bread, and
brouse, may come directly from the Greek Broma—tfood. Lam, t. 744 aud
745. Gaert. t. 71 and 72.
1378. A. InctsA. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 523. Soccus lanosus, granosus and
sylvestris, Rumph. Amb. J. ¢. 32. 33. 34. Bot. Mag. ¢. 2869. 2870. and
2871. Fruit au pain, Sonnerat Voy. New Guinea. ‘t. 87. 60),
The Bread fruit tree. A middle sized tree; branches full of a viscid
milky juice; leaves large, variously cut and lobed. Fruit round, size of
a small Pummalo; curiously muricated.
Parell garden,—Giergaum Woods.-- Fort. —Colabab. —Only five or six
trees are to be found on the whole Island. They seem to be of slow growth,
but to thrive well; and it may become an object of importance to increase
their cultivation, — Roxburgh says, the winters in Bengal are too cold for it.
It does not appear to be affected by them here.
Most people have heard of the unfortunate Captain Bligh, who was sent
to the South Sea Islands, for the purpose of introducing the Bread fruit
tree in the West Indies.
1379, A. InrecriroLiaA. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 522. Soccus arboreus.
Rumph. Amb. }. ¢. 30. and 31, Tsjaca maram. Rheed. "Mal. Bh Us, CAG re
and 28. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢- 250. Polyphema Jaca. Loureiro’s Cochin China
Sitodium cauliflorum, Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 71, and 72, Bot. Mag. ¢. 2833 and
2834,
The Pinna, or Jack tree; generally to “be met with about villages,
throughout the Concans,---The large fruit, which grows from the tr unk and
main branches, forms to the natives an article of diet; and the wood is
in common use among Carpenters, for making household furniture,---In
Malabar, the tree attains a large size,
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PREY
eed ‘if
193
1380. A. Hirsutra. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 52). A pubescens, Willd. Spec.
4. p, 198. Ansjali. Rheed. Mal. 3. ¢. 32.
A large timber tree, native of the forests of Malabar. Intd- by N.—Rheede
mentions, that the trunk of it is hollowed out, and converted into fishing Ca-
noes, the same as is done with the trunk of the Bombax ceiba, in the West
Indies.
1381. A. Lakxoocua. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 524.
Lowi.—A tree; native of Bengal. Leaves alternate, oval, entire, pointed,
downy beneath; deciduous in the cold weather; fruit nearly round, smooth,
size ofa large orange, yellow, when ripe, edible. Roxburgh says, the roots of
this tree dye, yellow.---Salsette and the North Concan; only in a cultivated
state. N.
647. LEPURANDRA. N. Monoecia Monandria?
From lepur---a scale—andros---a male; in allusion to the numerous scaly
receptacles in which the anthers are placed.
1382. L. Saccipora. N.
Chandul.---A stately forest tree, with alternate, oblong-elliptical, acumi-
nate, dentate, serrulate, stipulate leaves; base sub-cordate, petioles short; young
shoots clothed with short brown hairs; Flowers in October, in very curious
reflected aments, something like a common Mulberry. Drupe, size jand
shape of a small fig; covered with a beautiful purple coloured down; first
noticed by Dr. Lush, at Kandalla in 1837.
The Nuts are intensely bitter, and contain an azotized principle, which
may prove an active medicinal agent. N.
Grows in the deep ravines at Kandalla. It istruly majestic, and deserves
to be classed among Thomson’s
“‘ Lofty trees, to ancient song unknown,
The noble sons of potent heat and floods
Prone-rushing frem the clouds.”
Thomson’s Summer.
It is common in the jungles near Coorg, where the people manufacture
very curious sacks from the bark, and by a most simple process, which will
hardly he credited in Europe. A branch is cut, corresponding to the length
and diameter of the sack wanted. It is soaked a little, and then beaten
with clubs until the liber separates from the wood. This done, the sack
formed of the bark, is turned inside out, and pulled down until the wood is
sawed off, with the exception of asmall piece left to form the bottom of the
sack, and which is carefully left untouched. These sacks are in general use
among the villagers for carrying rice, and are sold for about 6 aunas each.
(Mr. F. N. Maltby. Madras C. S.) Some of them have been sent to England
as curiosities, by Mr. P. Ewart.
The tree abounds in amilky, tenacious juice, like most of the Artocarpeee;
and it is in the mean time placed among them, until its affinities are better
known. The general habit is that of the order, with the fruit of Galacto-
dendron, which belongs to it, tho’ Dr. Arnott has referred it to the Apocynee.
648. MORUS. Lt. Monoecia Tetrandria. .
Moria or Moron, a Greek name of the mulberry. (Ist Maccabees 6. 34,
“* the blood of grapes and mulberries.”) Gaert, 2. ¢. 126 Tourn. ¢, 362. Lam.
t. 762,
According to fable, the mulberry bore a snow-white fruit, till stained by the
blood of Pyramus. ;
“* Arborei foetus aspergine caedis in atram
Vertuniur faciem; madefactaque sanguine radix
Puniceo tingit pendentia mora colore.”
Ovid’s Meta, Book 4. Fable 4,
194
** The berries, stain’d with blood, began to show
A dark complexion and forgot their snow:
While fattened with the flowing gore the root,
Was doom’d for ever toa purple fruit.”
Eusden’s Trans.
1383. M.Ivpica. Rox. Flora. 3.p. 596. Willd. Spec. 4. p.370. Sprengei’s
syst. 1, p. 492, Rumph. Amb. 7. t: 5.
Toot.—A small tree, with ovate, cordate, long tapering leaves, sometimes
lobed; fruit dark red; sold in the hazars for making tarts &e.
Roxburgh says, this is the species cultivated in Bengal for feeding silk
worms, and that it is usually cut over four times in the year and kept down
asabush. The system was tried in the Deccan, (at Ahmednugger, by Dr.
Graham,) but without success; as might have been anticipated, from the
difference in soil and climate.
In Bengal the deep rich soil is so moist as to render little irrigation
necessary. In the Deccan it is just the reverse; and the cost of cultivation
on the Bengal plan ruinous;—-for irrigation alone.
Mr. Mutti, an Italian, commenced a plantation of standard trees at the
Heera Baugh, near Poona 6 or 7 years ago; on the principle that as soon as
they attained a certain size, their reots would strike beyond the sun’s influ-
ence and render little irrigation necessary; at the same time that an equal
quantity of leaves would be obtained from an equal space of ground, with
the further advantage of growing annual creps between the rows of trees.
The experiment has been successful, and small plantations under his direction
are now gradully extending over the Deccan. One was made in Bombay,
near Parell, of about 2000 trees, by Mr. De Ramos, in 1838. It bids fair to
answer expectations. The plants are chiefly of the white St. Helena mulber-
ry to which Mr. Mutti gives the preference from its rapid growth, the small
quantity of water required and the nourishing qualities of its leaves.
1384. M, Avsa. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 594. Willd. Spec. 4. p, 368. M., Italica.
Poir.
A tree: leaves cordate, serrate, entire, or variously lobed: fruit rather
small, white.—In gardens. The “ Dopia Foglia,” and other white fruited va-
rieties form the greatest portion of Mr. Mutti’s plantations.
1385. M. Arropurpurea? Rox. Flora, 3, p, 595. M. rubra? Lour, Cochin
China 2, p, 555. Pluk. Alm, ¢, 246. f. 4.
A tree, with cordate serrate leaved.and dark purple cylindric fruit, Can
this be indentical with the Shaitoot, which is generally to be met with
about Musselman cities, and was probably introduced by the Moguls?
1386. M. Nicra. Willd. Spec. 4. p.36y. Blackwell ¢. 126.
A tree: leaves cordate, ovate, unequally toothed: fruit black. In Parell
garden; also in front of the house, —Some plants of this species were brought
from Egypt by Mr. Maccullough in 1837. It is grown in that country for
feeding silk worms.
1387. M. Leprosracuya. Wallich. Dapooree. Ind. from Bengal. (Dr
Lush.)
1388. M.Scanpens. Dapooree. intd. from Bengal. (Dr. Lush.)
The production of silk is an object of importance, and though only in its
infancy in Western India, that state shows what may probably be effect-
ed inthe course of years. Assoon as the natives find it profitable to grow
mulberry trees, it is reasonable tosuppose they will do so; and as there is little
danger of all the world fallinginto a ‘“ pet of temperance” a ready market
will generally be found,
195
The leaves of all the species of Mulberry form the favorite food of that
truly wonderful insect,--the silk worm.--Milton makes elegant allusion to
it, in his Comus.
‘© Wherefore did Nature pour her bounties forth.
With such a full and unwithdrawing hand,
Covering the earth with odours, fruits and flocks,
But all to please and sate the curious taste?
And set to work millions of spinning worms
That in their green shops weave the smooth hair’d silk,
To deck her sons.
If all the werld
Should in a pet of temperance feed on. pulse,.
Drink the clear stream and nothing wear but frieze,
The All-giver would he unthank’d, would be unpraised,
Nothalf his riches known, and yet despis’d:
And we should serve him as a grudging master,
As a penurious niggard of his wealth.”
The famous, half fabulous Upas.tree of Java, (Antiaris toxicaria) belongs
to this tribe. The inspissated juice is poisonous, but the baleful effect of
its shade is only imaginary, and poetical. Southey inhis “ Paraguay” alludes
to it.
“* A direr curse had they inherited,
Than if the Upas then had rear’d its head’
And sent its baleful scions all around,
Blasting where’er its effluent force was shed).
fu air and water, and the infected ground,
AJl things wherein the breath or sap of life is found.”
ORDER 128. SALICINEZ.
THE WILLow TRIBE. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 98,
649. SALIX. tL. Dioecia Diandria.
Said to be derived from the Celtic sal—near—lis—water; in allusion to
the habitat of the willow tribe. Gaert. 2. ¢. 90. Tourn. ¢. 364. Lam, 3. ¢,
802.
1389, S. TerraspermMa. Rox. Flora. 3. p: 753. Rox. Cor. 1. t. 97,
Indian willow.— A small, elegant looking tree, with lanceolate, serrulate
Yeaves, whitish beaneath:—flowers in the cold weather,
The vale of the Yena and other moist places, Mahableshwur.—In various
parts of the Southern Mahratta Country. (Mr. Law.)
1390. S. Baspytonica. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 671. Lour. Cochin China. 2: p.
609.
The Weeping willow:—In gardens, introduced. ,
‘« By the rivers of Babylon there we sat down: We hanged our harps
upon the willows, in the midst thereof.” sh,
Psalm 137.
Pope had one at Twickenham,
‘¢ With graceful grandeur towering.
Its pensile boughs profusely spread,
The breezy lawn embowering.”
Montgomery.
There is a plant, in Parell garden, reared from a cutting of the tree, which
appropriately shades the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon,—It is in no wise
different from the Babylonian willow, here referred to.
196
ORDER 129. MY RICE.
THe Gate Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 100.
650. NAGEIA, Gaert. Dioecia Pentandria.
The Japanese name of one of the species, altered. Gaert. I. ¢. 39.
1391. N. Purranyiva. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 766. Pongolam. Rheed.
Mal. 7. t. 59. Ainslie. Mat. Ind. 2, p. 322,
A very elegant tree, with dark green, alternate, lanceolate, oblong, ser-
tulate leaves: flowers very small, yellowish white, appear in March and
April,—Drupe obovate, size of a gooseberry.
In an old garden at the top of the steps leading to Malabar hill, Bombay.
In the ravines at Nagotnah and Kandalla-—Kennery Jungles, Salsette.
In the Jungles to the north and east of Belgaum. (Mr. Law.) Common along
the foot of the Himalayas. (Dr. Royle.) Concans. N.
Rheede ascribes great virtues to it, such as driving away colds, fevers &c.
It is well worthy of a place in Gardens as an ornamental tree.
651. CASUARINA, L. Monoecia Monandria.
Name taken from Rumphius, who probably gave it in allusion to the
resemblance the foliage bears to the plumage of the Cassowary. Lam. t. 746.
1392. C. Muricata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 519.
The Cassarina tree;—Tinian Pine now pretty common about Bombay. It
grows very rapidly, assuming a graceful appearance, and bearing a consi-
derable resemblance to some of the Fir tribe.
C. Equisetifolia is figured in Rumph. Amb, 3. ¢. 57. Martin in illustrating
Paradise Lost with plates, seems to have had it in view:—or perhaps fancy
led him to figure something unlike the usual forms of vegetation; as his
landscapes are by no means happy, or in accordance with appearances in
this nether world.
ORDER 130. CONIFER.
Tue Fir TriBe. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 247.
652. PODOCARPUS. v. Her. Monoecia Monadelphia.
From pous—the foot—karpos—fruit; in allusion to the stalk of the fruit:
1393. P. ELoncatus? Sprengel’s syst.3. p. 889, Taxus elongata: Thun-
berg.
A tall erect growing shrub, with subverticelled branches and linear lan-
ceolate leaves.—Parell garden, probably introduced from the Cape of Good
- Hope, where it is indigenous. The branches are remarkably tough.
653. CUPRESSUS. t. Monoecia Monadelphia.
Named from the Isle of Cyprus where the tree grows abundantly. Lam. ¢.
727. Tourn. t, 358. Gaert. 2. t. 91. Or perhaps from the fable of Cyparissus
who was changed into a Cypress tree, after killing a favorite stag of
Apollo’s,
‘* Apollo sad look’d on and sighing ecry’d,
Then be for ever what thy prayer imply’d:
Bemoan’d by me, in others grief excite;
And still preside at every fun’ral rite.”
Ovid’s Meta. Book 10.
C. Glauca. Sprengel’s syst. “3. ‘p. 889. C.-lusitanica. Willd. Spec. 4. p.
511, C. pendula. Persoon’s Synop, 2, p, 580: L, Herit, Stirp. ¢, 8,
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The common Indian Cypress, or Cedar of Goa.—In Gardens Bombay, and
the Deccan. It thrives best above the Ghauts.--There are some fine specimens
in the Peshwa’s old garden at Phoolshaher; and also a little lower down the
river, at Corygaum, surrounding an Obelisk raised to commemorate the
battle fought there on Ist January 1818,—The residency at Sattara; Gardens
Ahmednuggur &c.
“Here towers the Cypress, preacher to the wise,
Lessening from earth her spiral honors rise,
Till as aspear-point rear’d the topmost spray
Points to the Eden of eternal day.”
The Lusiad, Book 9,
“‘ And winding through the verdant vale,
Flow’d streams of liquid light;
And fluted Cypresses rear’d up
Their living obelisks.”
Southey’s Thalaba. Book 6.
Almost all the Poets assign these graceful trees to the melancholy office,
of shading the mansions of the dead; but surely their elegant appearance
does not justify the hard things some say of them.
‘* Jubet sepulchris caprificos erutas
Jubet Cupressus funebris.”
“Trees, whose horrors gloomy spread
Round the mansions of the dead.”
Francis’ Horace. Book 5. Ode, 5.
—— Poison be their drink!
“Gall, worse than gall, the daintiest that they taste!
Their sweetest shade a grove of cypress trees.”
“ 2nd Part of King Henry 6th:
“‘Come away, come away, death,
And in sad cypress let me be laid,”
Song, in Twelfth Night.
‘* And oft the living by affection led
Were wont to walk in spirit with their dead
Where no dark Cypress cast a doleful gloom.”
~ Montgomery’s World before the Flood,
Lieut. Col. Sykes observes, (Madras Journal of Science, No. 22,) the Deccan
produces none of the Coniferous family, except Cupressus; butit should be
added, that it is only found in gardens, or planted by the hand of man.
It was originally intd. at Goa, by the Portuguese, and has since spread over
the Country. Nota single member of the family has yet been discovered
wild in Western India, and there is good reason to believe that none exist.
The Himalayas produce some of them—Pinus excelsa, P. Smithiana. P,
Brunoniana,—Wall. Asiat. Pl. Rar. 3. ¢. 201. 246 and 247. and in Sylhet
the Podocarpus latifolia. (1. t. 30.) is found.
Is there not also some mistake in regard to carrots, turnips and radishes
heing indigenousin the Deccan?—they are cultivated all over it but have
not been found wild:—also in regard to the snpposition that the Makur
Neembonee of the Ghauts, is the original of some ofthe species of Citrus,
inthe Deccan. It belongs toa different genus, the Atalantia; and could
not under any cultivation be transformed into a Citrus.—Both belong to the
same tribe, and the one may be grafted on the other. The Atalantia will
form a good stock. The Gopher, of which Noah’s Ark was made, Cupres;
sus and Cafur seem to be derived from the same root, N.
654. THUJA,L, Monoecia Monadelphia.
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From thyo—to kill, to sacrifice; in allusion to the wood being used in
sacrifices; it gives out an agreeable perfume on being burnt. Lam. Ill. ¢.
787. Tourn. t. 358. Gaert. 2. é. 91. ;
1394. T. Ortentais. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 653. Lam. Ill. ¢. 787. f. 2. Gaert.
2. ¢. 91. f. 2. Lour, Cochin China, 2, p. 580.
Chinese Arbor-Vitae.—A shrub; in Parell garden.
655. AGATHIS. Salisb. Monoecia Monadelphia.
From agatis—a cluster; in allusion to the flowers growing in clusters.
1395. A. Austratis. Lambert. Pin. 2. ¢. 6.
The New Zeyland Pine.—one of the most stately trees in the world.
Hort. Soc. Garden. Intd. from the Cape of Good Hope, by Mr. A. N.
Shaw. C.S.
A. Loranthifolia. Rumph. Amb. 2. ¢.57. is the Dammer Pine of the East-
ern Islands. >
ORDER 131, CYCADEA. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 874.
656, CYCAS. L, Dioecia Polyandria.
A name said to have been applied to a palm which grew in Ethiopia.
1396. C. Circinatis. Rox. Flora, 3. p. 744. Olus calappoides. Rumph.
Amb. 1. ¢. 22 and 23. Todda-panna. Rheed. Mal. 3, ¢. 13—21. C. inermis-~
Lour. Cochin China. 2. p. 632. Bot. Mag. 2826.
A handsome tree: in appearance much like the Palm tribe, but in reality
nearly related to the Coniferae.—In gardens, Bombay, Intd. from the East-
ern Islands.
It is the common tree from Tellicherry, to the foot of the Ghauts; above
the Ghauts it disappears, and its place is taken by the truly elegant Areca
Dicksonii. (Dr. Lush.) ;
The fructification of Manicaria saccifera. Lam. t. 774. and Gaert.¢. 176.
is somewhat similar. It is placed among the Palms.—Does it connect that
tribe, with the Cycadeae?
657. ZAMIA. Lv. Dioecia Polyandria,
From Zemia—loss, or damage.
1397. Z. Horripa. Sprengel’s syst, 3. p. 998. Jacq. Frag. ¢.27. and 28.
A strange looking plant, with pinnate frouds; leaflets lanceolate, acute,
pointed, glaucous: with spiny teeth on the outside. Dapooree, intd. from the
Cape. (Dr. Lush.)
ORDER 132. PIPERACE, Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 380.
THe Pepper TRIBE, Lind. nat. syst. p. 174.
658. PIPER... Diandria Trigynia.
From the Indian name. Lam. ¢. 23. Gaert.2. t. 92.
1398. P. Nicrum. Rox. Flora. 1, p. 150. Molagocodi. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢.
12. Bot. Mag. ¢.313). Pluk. Alm. ¢. 437.f. 1. Moris Hist. 3. f. 15.4.1. f. 1.
Miree, Kala Miree,—Black Pepper Vine,—In gardens, For information.
regarding its culture, see Marsden’s History of Sumatra.
1399. _P. Bette. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 158. Betela codi, Rheed. Mal. 7. f,
15. Bot, Mag. ¢, 3132, Rumph, Amb, 5, ¢ 116.f. 2, Burm, Zey. t. 82, $208
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Pawn,—Bettle leaf,—Tumbolee-ha-paun.—Cultivated—The leaves are
sold in every Bazar, and the roots are used medicinally as a stimulant
called Paun-ha-jhar and Pippla mool. (Mr. Vaupell.)
* High on a blazing couch the monarch sate,
Lordly his posture and his brow serene:
An hoary sire submiss on bended knee,
(Low bowed his head,) in India’s luxury,
A leaf all fragrance to the glowing taste,
Before the King each little while replaced.”
The Lusiad. Book 7.
1400. P, Matamiris-. Rox. Flora. 1. p..160. Amalago. Rheed. Mal. 7.
t. 16-5. Concan, N. .
1401. P, Trioicum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 151.
Cockerwail.—Grows in great abundance at Lanowlee, near Kandalla,
clothing the trunks of high trees.
1402. P. Loneum. Rox. Flora. 1. p, 154. Cattu tirpalli. Rheed. Mal. 7. ¢.
14. Pluk. Alm. t. 104. f. 4.
Pippul, Pippere— Long Pepper.—Cultivated at Poway, Salsette &c.
The culture of this plant at Bassein by an intelligent European Portuguese
who died in 1836, was successfully tried, and there can exist little doubt
that the soil and climate of the Concans are both favorable to it. (Mr.
Vaupell.) S. Concan. N.
ORDER 133. ALISMACEAL. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 375.
Tue Water PLantain TriBe, Lind. Nat. syst. p. 233.
659. SAGITTARIA. t. Monoecia Polyandria.
From Sagitta—an arrow; name given in allusion to the shape of the
leaves. Lam. t. 776.
1403. S. Osrusirouia. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 646. Culi-tamara. Rheed. Mal.
1], ¢. 45. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 200. f. 7.
An aquatic plant; leaves long petioled; ovate sagittate, with the lobes
taperiug to long narrow points; flowers small, white,—In tanks throughout
the Concans.
S. sagittifolia. (English Botany. ¢. 84.) is a very handsome plant.—In
China itis cultivated for the sake ofits roots, which form an article of food,
ORDER 134. HYDROCHARIDE, Sweed’s Hort.
Brit. p. 374.
Tue Froc-sit TrIBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 254.
660. VALLISNERIA. t. Dioecia Diandria.
Named after Vallisneri, an Italian Botanist. Lam. ¢. 799.
1404. V. Ocranpna. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 752. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 165. Sai-
vala. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 275.
A grass-like plant; leaves radical ensiform: flowers white, pedicelled—
The margins of tanks throughout the Concan. N,
1405. V. ALTERNIFOLIA. Rox, Flora, 3. p. 750. Wight in Hooker's Bot.
Misc. Part. 2. ¢.11,
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Stems filiform, branched; Jeaves alternate, linear, 3 or 4 inches long;
flowers pedicilled, small-—In tanks throughout the Concans. N.—It is used
for refining sugar.
1406. V.SprraLoipes. Rox, Flora. 3, p. 750, V. spiralis. Willd. Spec.
4. p.650. Wight in Hooker’s Bot. Misc. Part. 3. ¢. 23 and 24.
Leaves radical, ensiform. Female flowers on a spiral, thread like scape.
In tanks. N. It is found also throughout Europe, New Holland, and
North America.
661. DAMASONIUM. t. Hexandria Polygynia.
From damao—to take away, orsubdue; in allusion to the supposed me-
dicinal qualities.
1407. D. Inpicum. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 216. Ottel Ambel. Rheed. Mal. 11.
AG. Rox. Cor. 2. ¢. 185. Bot. Mag. t. 1201,
An aquatic plant, with large cordate leaves, which generally grow under
water. Peduncles radical, of sufficient length to raise the flower above the
surface of the water: corolla 3 petalled.
Nagaum tank, Bombay. N. Bulsaur tank. (Dr. Lush.) Generally through-
out the Concans.
ORDER 135. PISTIACEZ.
Tue Duck-weeD Tribe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 291.
662. PISTIA. Lt. Monadelphia Pentandria.
1408. P.Stratiotes. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 131, Kodda pail. Rheed. Mal. 11.
~ t. 32. Plantago aquatica. Rumph. Amb. 6, ¢. 74: Tala indica. Lour, Cochin
“€hina. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 7. Rox. Cor. 3. t. 268.
An aquatic plant: a good deal like the common garden Endive. It has
a peculiar muriatic smell, and in tanks where it abounds, is said to injure the
water by imparting to it acrid qualities Common throughout the Concans.
ORDER 186. FLUVIALES. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 376.
663. POTAMOGETON. L. Tetrandria Tetragynia.
From Potamos—a river—gaiton—a neighbour; in allusion to the habitat
of the plants: J.am. ¢. 89. Gaert. ¢. 84. Tourn. ¢. 103.
1409. P. Inpicum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 452.
A creeping plant, with alternate, narrow, lanceolate leaves.—In tanks.
1410. P. Tuperosum. Rox. Flora. 1. p. 452.
Leaves alternate, sessile, linear waved. In tanks common; abundant in a
tank at Wurgaum. on the road to Poona.
664. APONOGETON. L. Hexandria Trigynia.
Apo—on— potamos—a river; in allusion to the place of growth, Lam.
t. 276.
1411, A. Monostacuyon. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 210. Parua Kelangi:
Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 15. Rox. Cor. 1. & 81. Bot. Rep. ¢. 406.
An aquatic; leaves radical, long petioled, cordate at the base, spike
simple, calyx of 2 wedge shaped concave leaflets.—Margins of tanks, Sal-
sette and the Concans. N.
Roxburgh says, the tuberous roots are eaten by the natives, and are
almost as good as potatoes.
Mr. Young C.S. mentions a plant which grows in great abundance in
some swampy tracts to the westward of Ahmedabad and Kairah, the roots
of which are dug up and eaten by the natives.
Perhaps this may be the plant he refers to. No specimens have yet
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ORDER 137. ORCHIDEAL. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 381.
THE Orcuis Trise. Lind, Nat. Syst. ps 262.
665. ORCHIS.v. Gynandria Monandria.
The Greek name ofthe plant.
1412, O. Commecin@rouia. Rox, Flora, 3. p. 451.
Root of two or more spindle-shaped, succulent tubers. Scape erect, about
18 inches high: round, smooth jointed; with cylindric sheathes about half
the length of the joints. Flowers white, scentless; appear about the middle
of the rains.—On pasture lands in the Southern Concan. N.
666. HABENARIA. R. Br. Gynandria Monandria.
From Habena—a thong or rein; in allusion to the long spurs with
which the flowers of most of the species are furnished.
1413. H. PLarypHyLva? Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 690. Orchis platyphyllos
Rox. Flora. 3. p. 450. O. platyphyllos. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 11. O. Rox-
burgii. Persoon’s Synop. 2. p. 503, Rox. Cor. 1. ¢,37.
Root, pereunial,sizeofa pea, Scape erect, 12 or 18inches high, round,
smooth, furnished with leafy sheathes.
At the bottom of the scape there is a single round leaf pressed flat on
the ground. Flowers white, fragrant; appear at the beginning of the rains.
S. Concan, N.
Common about Belgaum at Dharwar, (Mr. Law.)
1414. H. Gicanrea, Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 693. H. Susannae. Sprengel’s
syst. 3. p. 692. Flos Sussannae, Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 99. f. 2, Herm, Parad.
t, 209. Orchis gigantea. Smith’s Exot. Bot. 2. ¢. 100. Bot. Mag. t. 3374.
Stem 2 or 3 feet high, leafy; lower leaves broad, concave; flowers large,
greenish white, fragrant;appear towards the close of the rains.—The Con-
cans. N. At Kandalla, on the open ground about Sir Herbert Compton’s
Bungalow.—S. M. Country. ( Mr. Law.)
This is a very superb flower, and has a strange appearance with it’s long
horn and pectinated lateral lobes of the corolla.
The plant from which the figure in the Botanical Magazine was drawn,
was reared in Glasgow Botanic Garden, from roots sent there by Mr. Nimmo,
who has identified it with H. Susannae.
1415. H. Marcinara. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 691.
The 3 lacineae of the labellum yellow, the middle one shorter than the
others.—Fornix with a yellow margin.—Appears in the rains.—S. Concan.
N.
Mr. Law says, an Orchideous plant, with greenish yellow ‘flowers, suc-
ceeds H. platyphylla.; in the S. M. Country—Probably this is the one.
1416. H. GoopyeroripEs. Sprengel’s syst. 3, p.690. Bot. Mag. t. 3397,
Don’s Prod. Flora. Nepaul. p. 28.
Stem 12or 18inches high, erect, round leafy; the upper ones gradually
increasing in size. Flowers small white ina densely crowded spike; fur-
nished with lanceolate hbractes.—S, Concan. N.—Appears during the rains.
The plant from which the figure in the Botanical Magazine is drawn,
was sent to Glasgow by Mr. Nimmo.
1417. H. Verecunpa. N.
3418. H. Meripiana. N.
Two new species discovered by Mr. Nimmo in S, Concan,
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3419. H. LoneicornicunaTa. G. bith
Stem from one to two feet high, leaves ovate, oblong; growing pretty close
together near the bottom; decreasing in size upwards, verging into linear lan-
ceodlate. Flowers very fragrant, appear towards the close of the rains, of a
greenish white colour; lower lip entire so far, and then split into 3 segments, of
equal length, the 2 side ones broadest, all with truncated ends. From below
it proirudes a long slender horn, (thickened a little towards the extremity.)
which-gives the plant a very curious appearance.
_ Qn the open ground about Sir Herbert Compton’s Bungalow at Kandalla,
S. Concan N.—S. M. Country. (Mr. Law.) Common on the Pulney hiils
(Dr. Wight.)
_.slongicauda. Bot. Mag. t. 2957. native of Demerara, seems to be an
allied species, but in it the segments of the lower lip are double the length,
and of a different shape. Both are very interesting plants.
1420. H. ——-=—_?
Stems about 12 or 18 iuches high, leafv, stout. Flowers white. Kandalla.
Hilly parts of S, Concan. N.—Mahableshwur, where it is called Mhenus.
(Dr. Murray.) -
The plant here referred to, is prcbably new.
1421. H. 7 Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢, 2? :
A small plant, 3 or 4 inches high, stems leafy: flowers white.—Grows pretty
common about Kandalla towards the close of the rains. Probably it be-
longs to some other genus.
667. EULOPHIA. R. Br. Gynandria Monandria. ;
Eulophos—well crested; in allusion to the middle lobe of the lip.
1422. E. Carinata®* Lindley. Aerobion carinatum. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p.
718. Limodorum carinatum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 124. Katon kaida. Maravara.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 26.
A terrestrial plant, allied to Roxburgh’s L. ramentaceum. Leaves radica:,
linear, acute, keeled; scape simple. S. Concan. N.—S-: M. Country. (Mr.
Law.)
1423. E. Virens. Lindley. Limodorum’virens. Rox: Flora. 3. p. 467.
Rox. Cor. 1. é. 38. Katon theka. Mara bara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 25. Willd.
Spec. 4. p. 123. +
Terrestrial, leaves radical, linear, slightly nerved- Scape from 1 to 2
feet high, dotted with purple spots, fiowezs of a greenish yellow colour.—
Pasture lands in the Concan. N,
1424. EK, ——— 2
A new species with red flowers, discovered ky Mr. Nimmo in the Concan.
668. MALAXIS. Willd. Gynandria Monandria.
Malaxis—sofiness; in allusion to the texture of the leaves of some of
the species.
1425. M. Rueeper. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 90. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 740.
Persoon’s Synop. 2. p. 514. Epidendrum resupinatum. Forst. Prod. No.
322. Basaala Ponlon. Maravara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 27. Microstylis Rheedei.
Lind. -
A parasite, on trees in S. Concan: N. Found also on rocks; leayes lan-
ceolate, ovate, plicate, nerved. Scape somewhat 3 cornered. Flowers small.
reddish. :
1426. M. Oporata. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 91. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 740.
Liparis odorata, Lind. Katou Ponnam Maravara, Rheed. Mal, 12. t. 28.
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Terrestrial, leaves lanceolate, ovate: Scape 3 cornered; flowers of a yel-
lewish green colour.—Rheede says, the juice of the leaves is an efficacious
remedy in swellings of the feet called St. Thomae. Q. Elephantiusis?
1427. M. Cernua,{Willd. Spec, 4: p. 93. M. nutans. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 93.
Limodorum nutans. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 470. Rox. Cor, lL. t. 40. Bela pola,
Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 35, Geodorum purpureum. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p, 726.
Cymbidium pictum. R. Br.
Terrestrial; leaves oval, oblong pointed, 5nerved. Scape longer than the
leaves. The flower bearing part of it pendulous. Flowers of a beautiful rose
colour. S. Concan. N.
What is Rheede’s Ela pola. tl. ¢. 36?
669. CYMBIDIUM. Willd. Gynandria Monandria.
From Kymbe—a little boat; in allusion to the form of the labellum.
1428. C. Apsytium. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 100. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 462. Li-
modorum aphyllum. Rox. Cor. |. t, 41.
Terrestrial. Stems simple, jointed, leafless. Flowers of a pale sulphur
colour, On-dry barren rocky grounds inthe Concan. N.
1429. C. Axroirotium. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 101. Rox. Flora. 3. p, 458.
Kansyram Maravara. Rheed. Mal: 12° ¢. 8. Jacq. Hort. Schoen. 3. ¢, 383..
Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 725. Epidendrum aloifolium. Linn. Spec. p. 1507. Bot.
Mag. ¢. 387.
A parasite; stemless; leaves radical, linear, obtuse, alternate, bifarious,
Scape radical, nearly as long as. the leaves.
On, trees. at Mahablesbwur, the Ghauts and. hilly parts of the Concans;
flowers in April and May.
1430,, C. PenpuLum. Willd, Spec: 4. ps 10%. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 458,
Epidendrum pendulum. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 44.
A parasite; stemless: leaves radical, linear, retuse. Scape radical, from
1 to 2 feet long; flower bearing part pendulous. Flowers striated with red
and yellow; very beautiful: appear in April and May.—On trees;-the Ghauts
&e.
1431. C. Ovatum.. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 101. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 725.
Angraecum album minus. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 43. f. |. Anantali. Mara-
vara. Rheed.. Mal. 12. ¢t.7. Epidendrum ovatum. Linn. Spec. p. 1506.
A parasite: leaves on, the stem.sessile, ovate, acute, nerved; stem panicled;
flowers. in. the hot weather:
1432. C. Praemorsum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 103. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 465..
Epidendrum praemorsum. Rox. Cor. I. ¢. 43. Linn. Spec. p. 1516. Thalia
Maravara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢.4. Saccolabium papillosum. Lindley.
A parasite; caulescent; leaves. bifarious imbricated, linear channelled,
6 or 8 inches.long, and about 1 broad. Spikes lateral, much shorter than the
keaves. Flowers.small, numerous, variegated with red and. yellow; appear in
March and April.—Grows abundantly on a grove of Ayeen(Pentaptera to-
mentosa) trees near Indapoor, 8. Concan.—Generally throughout the Con-
cans. N.—at Mahableshwur. (Dr. Murray.) It is one of the most common of:
Orchideous Parasites.
1433. C,Tenuirotium. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 103. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 722
Epidendrum tenuifolium. Linn. Spec. p. 1506. Tsieron-man Maravara,.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢.5. Rumph. Amb, 6. ¢. 49. f. 1.
Parasitic; caulescent; leaves linear, subulate, channelled. Spikes opposite
tothe leaves; few flowered.-—S. Concan. N.
Kolly-tsieron-man Marayara, Rheed. Mal. 12, ¢, 6. may perhaps also be
referred here,
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1434. C. Impricatum? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 460. Pholidota imbricata. Spren-
gel’ssyst 3. p. 727. Wellia-theka Maravara. Rheed. Mal, 12. t. 24. Hoo-
ker’s Exot. Flora. ¢. 138.
Parasitic;—root of numerous small fleshy fibres, heh adhere to the
bark of trees;—leaves somewhat ensiform, smooth; flowers very minute in
slender cylindric spikes.
On trees in the ravines about Parr. Perhaps the plant here referred
to may prove a species of Eria. —The leaves are not nervyed.
670. AERIDES. Willd. Gynandria Monandria.
From aer.—air; plants which possess the peculiar property of existing
for months on air alone.
1435. A. Retusum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 130. Sprengel’s syst. 3, p. 719.
A. guttatum? Rox. Flora. 3, p. 471. Epidendrum retusum. Linn. Spec. p.
1507. Ansjeli Maravara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 1. Saccolabium guttatum.
Lind. Ruwph. Amb. 6. ¢. 42.
Parasitic; leaves sub-radical, linear thick, with a retuse apex. Flowers
in long racemes, reddish, spotted; very beautiful; appear in April and
May.—Common at Mahableshwur and on the Ghauts. ;
1436. A. Praemorsum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 130. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 719.
Saccolabium praemorsum, Lind. Rox. Cor. 1. ¢. 43, Biti-marum Maravara.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 2.
Parasitic; leaves radical, linear channelled; apex truncated. Flowers in
long racemes, pink coloured, spotted, very beautiful; appear in April and
May.—Mahableshwar;—the Ghauts generally.
The Chinese convicts at Mahableshwar say, that a cooling decoction is
made from the roots of this plant in China.
1437. A. MuLtTirLorum, Rox. Flora. 3. p. 475. Sprengel’s syst. 3. p. 719.
Rox. Cor.3. ¢. 271. Vanda multiflora. Lind. Coll. ¢. 38.
Parasitic, caulescent; leaves linear channelled, obliquely emarginate, with
a hooked point; flowers in long racemes, pretty large, of a beautiful pink
colour; appear in May.—This lovely epiphyte growsin considerable abun-
dance in a grove of trees near Mahar, in the South Concan. It seems to
give the preference tothe Mango.
671. VANDA. R. Br. Gynandria Monandria.
The native name adopted.
1438. V.SeaTHuLaTa, Lindley, Limodorum spathulatum. Wild. Spoc.
4. p. 125. Ponam-pu Maravara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 3. Rumph. Amb. 6.
t. 44. 1.
Paling, caulescent, leaves on the stem, alternate, oblong, obtuse, vein-
less. Flowers in axillary racemes.—S. Concan. N.
1439. V. Roxpureuil. R. Br. Bot, Reg. t. 506.
Parasitic; leaves obliquely, 3 toothed at their ends.
672. DENDROBIUM. Rox. Gynandria Monandria.
From Dendron—a tree---bio—to live; in allusion to the plants growing
on trees.
1440. D, Pierarpi? Rox. Flora. 3. p. 482. Hooker’s Exot. Flora. ¢. 9.
Patric.—A parasite; caulescent; stems leafless from 6 to 12 inches long,
round, jointed; with something of the habit of Polygonum.—Flowers several
towards the top of the stem, of a light rose colour, and very beautiful;
appear in February and March.—Common on trees along the Ghauts.—
Mahableshwur,
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The plant here refered to, is probably a new and undescribed species of
Dendrobium.
673. PHIUS, Wall. Gynandria Monandria.
1441. P. Acsus. Wall, Asiat, Pl. Rar. 2. ¢. 198.
Parasitic, caulescent, leaves alternate, oblong, lanceolate, acute. Flowers
white, showy, in terminal racemes; appearin July. On trees at Kandalla—
rare. This isa very beautiful Parasite, but as it flowers in the rains, it is
seldom observed.
674. CIRRHOPETALUM. Lind. Gynandria Monandria,
From Cirrhus—a tendril—petalum—a petal; in allusion to the long fili-
form tendril-like termination of the lateral sepals.
1442. C. WaLuicut? Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1. ¢. 67.
Parasitic. Stem slender, 4 or 6 inches high: flowers terminal, disposed in
umbels of a brownish yellow. Grows on Aycen trees about Parr and the Ro-
tunda Ghaut;—by no means common. It is a very diminutive, plant and
probably different from Wallich’s.
What is the Teka Marabara. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 22? It seems to belong
to this genus.
This is a very beautiful tribe, but of little importance to man beyond
pleasing the eye. The roots of some of the terrestrial species furnish the
substance called Salep.
675. EPIPACTIS. Box. Gynandria Monandria.
From Epipegnuo, to coagulate; the supposed property of the plant in curd-
ling milk. t
1443. E. Carrtnata. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 454. é
Terrestrial—Leaf solitary, long petivled, plicate, cordate. Flowers green-
ish yellow on ascape which appears before the leaf, soon after the first fall
of rain.
ORDER 138, SCITAMINE#.
Tue Gincer TrisBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 265.
676. HEDYCHIUM. Koen. Monandria Monogynia.
Hedys—sweet, chion ~snow; in allusion to the sweet-scented, pure white
flowers;—or Hedeu, chien—to pour forth sweets.
1444. H. Coronarium. Rox. Flora, 1. p. 10. Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 69. fas
Linn. Trons. 8. p. 342. Exot. Bot. ¢. 107. Bot. Mag. ¢. 708. }
Sonetukkah—Doolaba chumpa.—In Gardens. The flowers, which appear
in the rains, are large, pure white, and very fragrant. The Hindoosand
Malay Belles wear them in their hair. Roxburgh calls it the most charmine
plant of the order. °
_1445. H, Fravum. Rox. Flora.In. {.p 12. Roscoe. Scit. Pl. ¢. Bot,
Mag. t. 3039. Bot. Cab. ¢. 604.
Sonetukka--- Hema champa.—F lowers large, fragrant, resembling in colour
to those of Michelia champaca: Parell Garden, probably introduced from
Bengal. It isa native of Silhet.
1446. H. AncustiroLtium. Rox. Flora. In. |. p. Flowers small, ofa
dull red colour, native also of Silhet.
1447. H. SutpHureum. Wall.
The two last named species were introduced from Bengal. by N.
1448, H. Scaposum, N,
206
A new species, discovered by N. in the Southern Concan in 1824,
Colla.---Soonha.--- Khandalla names,
It grows in great abundance on the marshy parts of Karlee plain, and
on the west border of Lanowlee grove.— Leaves sessile, stem sheathing broad,
lanceolate. Scape central, round, smooth, naked, green, tapering, from 12
to 15 inches long and about as thick as*a slender riding whip, bearing a
closely imbricated spike of pure white scentless flowers with long tubes,
sometimes erect, sometimes recurved, outer borderof 3. segments, the lower
2ofwhich are linear lanceolate, the upper about double their size; inner
of 3 broad ovate segments alternating with the outer, all pure white, also
the anther which is sessile in the centre, and bent from the broad segment
ofthe outer border. Flowers in July and September.
677. ALPINIA. Linn. Monandria Monogynia..
In memory of Alpinia, an Italian Physician, who practised at Cairo in the
17th century. Plum. Gen. ¢. 3. Gaert. Fruct, 1. f. 12.
~6~-y449, A. Nurans. Rox. Fora. Ind. 1. p. 65. Globba nutans. Persoon.
Renealmia nutans. Bot. Rep. ¢. 360. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 62.and 63. Bot.
Mag, é. 1903. Roscoe in Liun. Trans. 8. p. 346.
Poona Chumpa.—Poon Maga—Nag-Dumnee—Nag-Chumpa.—A_ very
gaudy plant; native of China and the Eastern Islands, common in gardens.
Flowers chiefly in the rains, but more or less throughout the year. {
1450. A. AtLuGcHas. Rox. Flora. Ind. !. p. 61, Linn. Trans. 8. p. 346.
Hellenia allughas. Will. and Persoon. Heretiera allughas, Rext. Obs. Fasc.
6.p. 17. ¢. 1. Mala inchi kua. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢, 14. Bot. Rep. ¢. 501.
Taraka---Flowers of a beautiful rose colour. S. Concan. N.
1451. A. Gatanea. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 59. Maranta galanga. Linn.
Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢, 63.
Amomum galanga, Lour. Cochin China. 1. p. 5. where it is cultivated as
well as wild, and the fresh roots used to sea:on fish, and other economical
purposes. {tis the Galanga major ot Druggists,
Koolinjana.—The plant is found throughout the Eastern Islands, also in.
Southern Concan. N.---Flowers of a pale greenish white.
1452. A. Catcarata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 69. Renealmia calcarata.
Bot. Rep. t, 421. Globba Erecta Kedouté. Liliac, ¢. 174. Bot. Mag. ¢. 1900.
Bot. Reg. ¢. 141.
Native of China, found also indigenous in Southern Concan. N.---Flowers.
streaked with purple veins, on a yellow ground.
1453. A. CarDAmomoum. Rox Flora. Ind. 1. p, 70.
Amomum repens. Rose. Willd. and Sonnerat. Ellettaria cardamomum. Ma-
tonin Linn. Trans. 10. ¢. 4,and 5. Sonnerat Ind. 2. ¢, 136. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢.
4. and 5. Rox. Cor.3. ¢.226. Buchanan’s Journey 2. 336, 510. 538 and 3. 225,
Matonia. Thomsou’s London Dispensary p. 437. Cardamomum minus. Lon- —
don and Edinburgh Pharm,
Ela.—Ailum cheddy.—Elachee—Elah and Eldorah.—Produces the well
known C.urdamums of commerce; native of the hilly parts of Malabar and
Travancore. Introduced at Poway in Salsette, cultivated about Soonda
Soopa, south of Dharwar. (Dr. Lush.) =
For a particular description of this useful plant, the mode of cultivation
&c. see apaper by the late Dr. D. White, of this Est. in Linn. Trans. vol.
10. p. 229.
1454. faufel. Gaert.
Foflee-sooparee—The Betel nut palm. A very handsome and graceful
tree, commonly cultivated.
1596. A. GraciLis. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 619. A small species, wild in
S.Concan. N. The Cabbage palm rendered classical by the story of
Paul and Virginia is the Areca oleracea.
738. COCOS .L. Monoecia Hexandria.
Derivation of the name precarious, Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢,5 and 6. Lam, Ul.
t. 894.
1597. C. Nucirera. tL. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 614. Tenga. Rheed. Hort.
Mal. i. ¢. 1. to 4, Caluppa. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 1, and 2. Rox. Cor. Pl. 1. t.
73. Asiat, Res. 4. p. 312. Trans. Wern. Society: vol. d.
Nariel—common Cocoanut tree, the most prominent object in an Indian
landscape near the sea, perhaps the most useful in domestic evonomy and
the arts, next to the Elais Guineensis.
‘* What glorious palms on Goa’s isle I see,
Their blossoms spread great Albuquerk, for thee.”
Lusiad, Book 10.
ee ““ and loveliest
Amid a thousand strange and lovely shapes,
The lofty palm, that with its nuts supplied
Beverage and food, they edged the shore and crowned
The far- off mountain sunimits, their straight stems
Bare without leaf or bough erect and smooth,
Their tresses nodding like a crested helm,
The plumage of tue grove.”
Southey’s Madoc. Book 5.
739. LICUALA. Thun. Hexandria Monogynia.
Said to be the native or vernacular name in the Moluccas. Gaert. Carp. 2.
é, 139.
1598. L. Spinosa Thun. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2.p. 181. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢.9.
Licuala arbor. Corypha Licuala. Lam, 2. p. 131. Daporee. Intd. by Dr.Lush.
1599: L. Pextata. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. 179. Intd. by N.
740. CALAMUS. L. Dioecia Hexandria-
From the Arabic for a reed, which the plant resembles. Gaert. Fruct. 2.
t. 139. Lam. Ill, ¢. 779.
1600. C. Rotane. L: Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 779. Tsjeru tsjurel, Rheed.
Mal. 12. ¢. 64. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 55. f. 2?
Bet—A scandent plant. whose flexuous stem is the well known Rattan.
S. Concan N. Ram Ghaut. Dr. Lush.
160f C. Rupentum. Lour. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 776. Sprengel. 2. p. 1.
Palma juncus albens, Rumph. Hort. Amb, 5. ¢. 53. Common calamus or
Rattan Cane,
In Gardens at Seroor, probably introduced from the Eastern Islands.
741. CARYOTA. L. Monoecia Polyandria.
The Greek name of a kind of Date, from which a strong wine was ob-
tained, whigh soon went to the head, Kara, Gaert, Carp.1.¢, 7. Lam. Ill.
t, 897, i x ; vi
226
1602. C, Urens. v. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. P. 625. Schunda pana. Rheed.
Mal. 1.¢. 11. Saguaster Major. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢,14.
Bherlee-mhar—Another stately palm, and pee the most ornamental
of the whole tribe with it’s long pendulous clusters of dark red succulent
berries, which are very acrid. The pith: yields a species of Sago, and the
sap or toddy is in common use in the Deccan for the purpose of yeast
for raising or fermenting bread. Buchanan says, the trunks are the favorite
food of Elephants. Common on the Ghauts and Concans. In Gardens, Bome.
bay,
742. GOMUTUS. Rumph. Monoecia Polyandria.
The Malay name, which has it’s root in the Arabic Chamuta.
1603. G, Saccuar'rer. Sprengel. 2. p. 624. Sagaerus. Rumphii Rox.
Flora. Ind. 3. p. 626 Gomutus gomuto. Rumph. Amb. 1. ¢. 13. Bagasus go-
mutus. Lour. Cochin. 759. Aringa Saccharifera. Labillardiere.
Bhirlee—A very stately palm with the aspect of the Cocoanut tree,
but with leaves considerably larger. The pith affords tolerably good Sago,
the sap palm wine and sugar, and the black horse-hair like fibres of the
trunk are converted into excellent cordage. It merits extensive cultivation.
See Marsden’s Hist. Sumatra, and Crawfurd’s Ind. Archipelago.
Near Cawasjee Patell’s Tank. Intd.
743, BORASSUS. L. Dioecia Hexandria.
A name applied to the spatha of the date tree. Lam. Hl. ¢. 898, Gaert.
Carpology. 1. ¢. 8.
1604. B. FLABELLIFORMIS. L. Rex, Flora. In. 3. p. 790.
Carim pana—Rheed. Hort. Mal. 1, ¢.9. female.
AMpard .csee -oesecece ib. 1. ¢. 10. male.
Lontarus domestica Rumph. Hort. Amb. 1. t: 10.
Rox. Cor. Plants. 1. ¢.71. and 72. Asiat. Res. 4. p. 311.
Tarh.—Palmyra cr Brab tree. The loftiest of it’s tribe on this side of
India and perhaps the most productive.
This majestic Palm delights in elevated and hilly situations, and its
crown waves slowly over the silent roof and cottage which it overshades,
like a symbol of peace and tranquility. It is justly styled by Grainger
** fair Palmeto, the chief of palms and pride of Indian grove.” The ancient
Tud-mor or Palmyra takes it’s name from this noble palm, See Ist Kings,
chap. 9.and Gibbon’s Rome. 2. p, 32.
1605. B. Dicnotomus. White.
Oka-mundel, covers the whole of Diu Island, and is also found in various
parts of Goozerat. Mr. Vaupel.
A solitary tree grows on a Hill at Mazagon, and itis branched like the
Doom palm. The fructification has not been examined. See a sketch of the
tree, Madras Journal of Science. N.
The Palm family are very useful to man. The very peculiar and striking
effect in the picture of a landscape produced by their towering stems and
waving crowns, or the beauty and majesty of the proud forms of these
ancient denizens and incomparable ornaments of the forests, no language
can describe, especially the Brazilian species.
ORDER 156. PANDANEZ. Sweet’s Hort. Brit. p. 377.
THE ScRew-Pine Tribe. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 284.
744. PANDANUS. tL. Dioecia Monandria.
Said to be derived from the Malay name, Pandang, Lam. f, 798,
,
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a aie
ae
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1606. P. Oporatissimus. Rox. Flora. 3, p. 738. Rox, Cor. t, 94, 95 and 96.
Asiat. Res. 3. p. 161. Kaida. Rheed. Mal. 2. ¢. 1, 2,3, 4 and 5, 6,7 and 8.
Rumph. Amb. 4. ¢. 74 and 75 Keura odorifera. Forskol. } :
Keura, or Keura-ka-khet.—An elegant shrub, from 6 to 10 feet high, with
fusiform roots issuing from the stem. Leaves from 3 to 5 feet long; at the
extremities of the branches, drooping, smooth and shining;—the margins and
back armed with sharp spines. Flowers white, verysweet scented. They
are generally sold in the Bazars.
Pretty common among the Cocoa-nut trees in Mahim woods:—on the sea
Beach at Elephanta &c. In a ravine near Parr, but probably planted.
Snakes are said to be very fond of this plant, and when in a low bushy
form, as it may be frequently met with, to lurk among its leaves. It is
possible the flowers may attract them. é :
Matting and package bags are made from the leaves of this plant in the
Mauritius. Loureiro says hedges are made of it in Cochin China, and that
it is also used for feeding tame Elephants, Lour. Cechin China. 2. p. 603.
ORDER 157. TYPHIN AL. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 377.
Tue Burrusw Trise. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 285.
745, TYPHA. t. Monoecia Triandria.
From typhos—a marsh; in allusion to the place of growth of the plants.
Gaert. 1. ¢. 2.
1607. T. ELepHANtINA. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 566.
Elephant grass.—Culms round, smooth, glossy, jointed at the insertion of
the leaves, from 6 to 10 feet high. The margins of tanks and in the
beds of rivers throughout the Concans. N.
It is called Pauna grass, inScinde, and is of great importance for bind-
ing the soil on the banks of the Indus, with its long tortnous roots, of
which great care is taken, When the culms are cut down, to make mat-
ting of. They are also tied in bundles and used like sedges (Sparganium
vamosum) in England, as buoys.to swim with. (Dr. Heddle’s Mss, Re-
port.)
1608. T. Latiroria. Willd, Spec. 4. p. 197. Moris. Hist.3. s. 8. ¢. 13.
f-1. English Botany t. 1455.Lour. Cochin China, 2. p. 552.
Jungly Bajree.—Cats tail. A handsome grass-like plant. The Deccan. (Dr.
Gibson.) Perhaps this is identical with Roxburgh’s 7. angustifolia, Linneus
informs us the reots have sometimes been eaten in Sallads. N.
ORDER 158. ROX BURGHIACE®.
THe RoxBurGHia TRIBE. Wallich.
746. ROXBURGHIA. Dryander. Octandria Monogynia.
Dedicated to Dr, Roxburgh, the well known author of Flora Indica &c.
1609. R. GLoriosoipes. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p.234. Cor. Pl. 1. ¢. 32, Bot.
Mag. ¢. 1500, Rumph. Amb. 5. t. 129. Ubium polypoides. See another spe-
cies. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar, p. 282, RKoxburghia viridiflora, or Stemona tube-
rosa. Lour. 2 p. 404. The affecting anecdote connected with this ‘* uncom-
monly curious and beautiful plant” is well known, Intd, by N, %
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ORDER 159. AROIDEZ. Sweet's Hort. Brit. p. 877.
ae. THE ARUM Tries. Lind. Nat. syst. p. 286.
747. ARUM. v. Monoecia Polyandria. — | ;
Supposed to be derived from the Egyptian language. Gaert. 2. ¢. 84.
Tourn. #69".
1610. A. Coxocasta? Rox. Flora. 3, p. 494. Rumph. Amb, 5. t. 109.
Catesby’s Carolina.2. ¢. 45. ;
Stemless with peltate leaves; grows among bushes and in the clefts of
trees at Kandalla, during the raius;—requires examination.
461, A. NympHaerolium. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 495. Caladium nymphae-
folium. Willd. 4 p. 488. Welie-ela. Rheed. Mal. 11, ¢. 22.
The Water-lilly-leaved Arum.—Much like the last, and as Roxburgh
hints probably only a variety. In moist places throughout the Concans.
1612. A. Viviparum. Rox. Flora. 3. p.496. Maravara Tsjembo. Rheed
Mal, 12. ¢. 9.
Stemless; leaves peltate, acuminate, runners or spikes from the root.
bearing scaly bulbs in clusters, of the size of a small barberry, and armed.
with hooked bristles.—Both Concans. N. Sometimes parasitic Nepal, (Dr.
Wallich. :
1613. A. Drvaricatum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 503. Nelen Schena Major
Rheed. Mal. 11- ¢. 20. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 107.
Stemless; leaves cordate, accuminate, scapes solitary, spathe ending ina
slender, drooping spiral point; of a beautiful crimson colour on the inside.—
The Concans. N.
1614. A. Crenatum. Hooker. Wight in Hooker’s Bot. Misc. Part, !. t. 3.
A small stemless plant, much like the last species;—moist places. S, Con-
can. N. pene
1615. A. Tritopatum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 505. Arisarum Amboinicum.
Rumph. Amb.5. ¢. 110. f. 2. Bot. Mag. ¢. 339. and Var-auriculatum. t. 2324.
Four Cochin China. 2. p. 534.
Stemless; leaves 3 lobed; spathe with a spiral apex resting on the ground,
The Concans. N.—Perhaps the plant here referred to, is identical with
Roxburgh’s A. Orizensis. Bot. Reg. t. 450.
1616. A. Gracite. Rox, Flora. 3. p. 505. Katu-schena. Rheed. Mal. 11°
#.21, Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢, 115.
Stemless; leaves sub-ternate, with acute lobes.
16:7. A. Minutum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 484. Neleschena minor. Rheed.
Mal. 11. ¢. 17.
Stemless; leaves, hastate sagittate; spathe white, suffused with red. A very
small plant.—S. Concan. N.
1618. A. Sprrace. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 486. Ambrosinia spirale. Rox, Flora:
3. p- 492. Bot: Mag. ¢. 2220.
Stemless; leaves petioled, linear lanceolate; spathe axillary, of equal
length with the petiols of the leaves, twisted, of a dark purple colour.
The banks of Deccan rivers: (Dr. Lush.) The Concan. N.
1619. A. CampanuLatum. Rox. Flora. 3. p. 509. Tacca sativa. Rumph.
Amb. 5. ¢. 112. Tacca phallifera. Rumph, Amb. 5, ¢. 1138.Schenaand Malen
Schena. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 18 and 19. Rox. Cor. 3. ¢. 272. Bot. Mag. ¢. 28/2.
-- Soorun.—Cultivaied in Bombay Gardens, for the sake of its large tube-
rous roots, whivh are eaten by the natives. Also to a considerable extent
about Surat, where it is esteemed a very wholesome food, (Dr. Gibson.)
ISG. Iuono- ee Gut wnahey- Mar. fis ty ty eloter iu 4
Se ahhh udu, MaMa Lfpudey ait haats fm Az ifyfur- fa ah F Kets
A fig losr Calc autl 0. pv hint dt ¢ Ie ~LM diaa, Ae -XOe
Wn e.. ¢yTe, ly free He thant or 0. Lay. tinfte. P2."tiet. aly
Aadlebas [ Cellet fort-n. wv Shah plate iff ttl bicheers bans
fil ahah fies tparal. o brtcsscheing eeu, Atud Upton cuf
OP a Ted cde tle .
ef Gputic mele anes tomled Lpadey ith Mh fon. fenton,
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In the Kairah Zillah, it is planted in May and yields from 100 to 250
Maunds per Begah. It sells for about 1 Rupee per maund. (Mr. Kirkland.)
The large dark coloured flowers of this plant have a very curious ap-
pearance. In Bombay they come out before the close of the rains.
1620. A. MuRRAYI. G,
The Snake Lilly of Mahableshwur,—seems nearly allied to Wallich’s
A. erubescens, Asiat. Pl. Rar. 2. t. 133. Stemless; leaves long petioled, digi-
tate. The scapes spring out of the ground immediately after the first fall
of rain; spathe white, suffused with red, tapering to a spiral point; fruit ripens
in October; exceedingly acrid. (Dr. Murray.) Avery beautiful plant,
Mr. Law says, he has frequently met with it in the vallies of the
Bansda hills to the South West of Surat; so that it is by no means exclusively
an alpine plant. The roots are tuberous, about the size of a small potatoe.
1621. A.*BuLpirerum, Rox. Flora. 3, p. 510. Bot. Mag. t. 2072 and
2508. This may be readily distinguished from all the other species, by the
small round bulbs produced on the upper side of the divisions ofthe leaves,
whieh are decompound. S. Concan. N.
Jhere are several non-descript species of Arum to the met with, in various
localities during the rains.—The whole genus requires examination,
748. CALADIUM. w. Monoecia Polyandria.
A name taken from Rumphius,
1622. €. Ovatum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 488. Karin pola. Rheed. Mal. 11, ¢.
23. Arum ovatum. Linn.—Stemless; leaves ovate oblong, The Concans. N.
C. esculentum. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 489. C. sagittifolium? Willd. Spec. 4.
p. 489. Arum esculentum. Linn. Caladium aquaticum. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢.
110. f. 1. Sloane’s Hist. 1. é. 106.23. Lour, Coehin China. 2. p. 535.
Aloo.—A stemless plant with peltate, sagittate leaves, for the sake of >
which it is very generally cultivated during the rains. It grows abundantly
in Mahim woods. Prohably the C, sagittifolium which is cultivated in
the West Indies, and all over the world within the tropics, is identical.
1623. C. GranpiroLium. Willd. Spec. 4. p. 490. Jacq. Hort. Schoenb,
2.¢. 189. Bot. Mag. ¢, 2643 and 3345,
Caulescent: leaves cordate, hastate; very large;2 or 3 feet broad. In
gardens, Bombay. It never seems to flower; native of South America, on
rocks and trees. It bears a strong resemblance to the Arum colocasia, or
the plant referred to as such in this List.
749. DRACONTIUM.L. Heptandria Monogynia,
From Drakon—a dragon; in allusion to the freckled stems, like the skin
of a snake.
1624. D. Potypuyittum. Willd, Spec. 2. p. 288. Schena and Mullen
Schena, Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢: 18 and 19. Tacca sativa. Rumph. Amb. 5. #. 112.
Pluk, Alm, ¢. 149. f. 1. Bot. Reg. ¢. 700.
A very common plaut; stemless. Leaves on long petioles springing from
the root, supra-decompound; appear in July. The scape springs up atthe
commencement of the rains, and has a most unpleasant smell.—Malabar
hill;—throughout the Concans.
750. POTHOS. L, Tetrandria Monogynia.
Said to be derived from the Ceylon name.
1625. P.Scanpens. Rox, Flora. }. p. 430. Ana-parua. Rheed. Mal. 7. #
40. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢, 184. f. 1, 2and 3. Lour. Cochin. China. 2. p. 532.
A parasitic plant, with stems as thick as a slender walking stick; leaves
alternate, with winged petioles: flowers in May. Grows in dense Jungles
even the Concans, N.—Goa Jungles, (Dr, Lush.) In the ravines about
arr,
230
1696. P. Pertusa. Rox. Flora. J. p. 434. Elettadi Marawara. Rheed..
Mal. 12. ¢. 20 and 2h.
Gunneskund.— Perennial; running over frees and rooting on them; leaves
alternate, from 12to 18 inches long; often perforated, and eut in the mar-
gins like thoseof the Bread fruit tree. (Artocarpus incisa.) S. Concan. N.
751, ACORUS. L. Hexandria Monogynia.
From a—privative—Kore—the pupil of the eye: the plant is thought te
be good for maladies of the eye, Lam. £. 252. Gaert. 2. ¢. 84.
1627. A. Caznamus. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 169. Vaembu. Rheed. Mal. 11. ¢. 48.
Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 72. f. 1. English Botany ¢. 356. Calamus aromaticus of
the Shops C, Verus of Willdenow. N.
Yekund. The Sweet Flag. Grows wildin the Southern Concan. N. cultivat-
edin Deccan gardens. (Dr. Lush.) ts
Linnaeus observes, that it is the’only native aromatic plant of northern
climates. Solomon notices it ‘‘Calamus and Cinnamon with all trees of
Frankincense.” (Song. Chap. 4.) :
The root is employed in medicine as a febrifuge. .
752. TACCA. i. Hexandria Monogynia, .
The Malay name of the plant. Gaert. 1. ¢. 14. Lam. ¢. 232.
1628. T. Pinnatiripa. Rox. Flora. 2. p. 172. T, littorea. Rumph. Amb.
5. t. 114. Bot. Cab. ¢. 692.
A curious looking herbaceous plant, with leaves like Dracontium poly-
philum. Scapes radical, 3 or 4 feet high, bearing an umbel of greenish
coloured flowers. Worlee and Parell hills, Bombay; throughout the Concans. N.
Roxburgh says, an excellent starch is obtained from the large tuberous’
roots. In Otaheite where the plant also grows, bread is made of the starch,
1629. T Laevis. Rox. Flora. 2.p. 171. Grows in the S. Concan. N.
Itis perhaps allied to T. integrifolia, Bot. Mag. ¢. 1488.
ORDER 160. JUNCEE.
753. FLAGELLARIA. Lt. Hexandria Monogynia. '
From Flagellum,—a thong; in. allusion to the length and toughness of
the shoots. Gaert. Fruct, t. ¢. 16, Lam. 111, ¢. 266.
1630. F,. Inpica. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 154. Panambuvalli, Rheed.
Mal. 7. ¢t. 53. Siricides. Rumph, Hort. Amb. 5. ¢. 29. Redout. Lil. ¢. 257:
Climbs by means of it’s cirrhose leaves like the Gloriosa Superba.
Intd. by N.
ORDER 161. ERIOCAULE. Beauvois.
Restiace#. Lind. nat. syst. p. 283.
754. ERIOCAULON. Grenov. Monoecia Hexandria,
From Erion, wool—caulos—a stem. Roxburgh’s name Leucocephala is
much more appropriate to the Indian species. Lam. Ill. 1. ¢. 50.
163f. E, SeTAceuM. L. Tsjeru cottsjelleti pulu, Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 68.
A Small annual with an angular culm and white globular heads, like
some of the Cyperacece. Rice fields after the rains.
1632. E. QUINQCUANGULARE. L. Leucocephala graminifolia. Rox, Flora, ©
find. 3. p.612. Pluk, Alm. é. 221. f. 7, Rice fields and moist places, © 5
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1633. E,. SexANGuLare. i. Leucocephala spathacea, Rox. Flora. Ind. 8.
p. 613. Burm. Ind. t. 9.f. 4.
Mar-Goondea—Margins of springs &c. at Kandalla.
1634. E. Brownranum, Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3. ¢, 248.
Moist places near the site of the Hon. Mr. Elphinstone’s Bungalow, Kan-
dalla.
ORDER 162. RESTIACEZ®.
Lind. nat. syst. p. 283.
755. RESTIO..L. Dicecia Triandria.
From Restio—a rope; in allusion to the uses of this plant. Lam. Ill. 3. ¢.
804.
1635. RK. Tecrorum. Willd. 4. p. 721. Rottb. gr. 10. t. 3. f. 2.
Thatch-Rope-grass. Ind. in Dapooree from the Cape of Good Hope,
where it is much used for thatching houses. Dr. Lush,
736. WILLDENOVIA. Thunb. Dioecia Triandria,.
In honor of Willdenow, the celebrated Botanist.
1636. W. Terres. Thunb. Aot. Hol. 1790. t. 2. f. 2.
Restio dichotomus. Gaert. Fruct, 2. ¢, 82. A rush-like plant with long
shoots. Dapooree. Ind. from the Cape. Dr. Lush.
ORDER 163. CY PERACE.
Tue Sepce Trise. Lind. nat. syst. p. 304. Loud. Hort. Brit. p. 541.
757. CYPERUS. 1 Triandria Monogynia.
From Cypris, a name of Venus, from her being bornon the Isle of Cyprus.
The roots of some of the Cyperacee are said to possess specific properties
“quo calet juventus” hence the name. Gaert, Fruct. 1, ¢. 2. Lam. Ill, ¢. 38.
1637. C. Seuarrosts. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p.190.C. diffusus. p. 189.
Mulen pulu. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 54. C. Pygmaeus. Vahl. Wight’s Cont.
p. 72. Rottb. gram. 20. ¢. 14. f. 4 and 5.
Culm 4 or 5 Inches high; head terminal globular; scales mucronate re-
curred. Concan.
1638. C. Cruentus, L. Rox. Flora. Ind. p. 196: C., sanguinolentus. Vabl.
Wight’s Cont. p. 75. C. pumilus. Gaert. Fruct, 1. ¢.2, f. 2. Rottb. gram. ¢. 9.
f. 4. Concans.
1639. C, Potystacuyus. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. p. 193. Rottb. gr. 39. ¢. 11. f.
1.
1640. C. Inunpatus. Rox. Flora. Ind, p. 201. C. Procerus. p, 203. Wight’s
Cont. p. 76. Pota pulu. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 50.
1641. C. Compressus. L. Rox. Flora, Ind. p. 194. Rottb. Gr, t. 9. f. 3.
Sloane Jam, 1. ¢t. 76. f. 1. Pluk. ¢. 417. f. 2.
1642. C. Haspan. Rottb. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 210. Rotth. Gr. ¢. 6. f. 2,
1643. C. Rotunpus. Lt. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 197. C. Tuberosus. p. 199.
- ©. Hexastachyus. Rottb. Gr. t. 14. f. 2. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢.1. f2 £ and 2,
Wight’s Cont. p. 81.
Nagur-motha,-~The roots are used both as a perfume and medicine,
232
1644. C. AtopecuroipEs. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 208. C, Altus. N. ab. E.
Warapula? Rheed. Mal, 12. ¢. 42. cited for C. Venustus. R. Br. Wight’s
Cont. p. 86.
1645. C. Exatus. t. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 204, C. Roxburghii. N. ab. E.
Wight’s Cont. p. 84,
1646. C. Dustus. Rotth. gr. ¢: 4. f. 5. Rumph. Amb. 6.¢. 2. f. 1. Rox.
Flora. Ind. 1. p, 188.
1647. C. Iria. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 201, Rottb. gr. ¢. 9. f. 1. Rheed.
Mal, 12. ¢. 56.
1648. C. Dirrormis. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 195, Rottb. gr. ¢. 9. f. 2.
1649. C. Distans. L. Rox. Flora. Ind, 1. p. 207. C. Elatus. Rottb. gr. ¢,
10. Jacq. Ic, Rar. 2. ¢. 299.
1650. C. Pancorel. Rotth. gr. ¢. 7. 7.3. Rox. Flora. Ind. p. 202. Papy-
rus Pangorei. N, ab. E. Wight’s Cont. p. 88.
165:. C. Monocernatus. Rox. Flora. Ind. |. p. 188. Anosporum Mono-
cephalum. N. ab. E. Wight’s Cont. p. 92.
1652. C. Setaceus. Rox. Flora, Ind. 1. p. 185. Chaetocyperus Limnocha-
ris. N. ab. E. Wight’s Cont. p. 96.
758. KYLLINGIA. v. Triandria Monogynia.
In honor of Kylling, a Dutch Botanist. Lam. Il. ¢ 38.
1653. K. Umpexvata. Rox. Flora Ind. 1. p. 182. Rheed. Hort. Mal. 12.
t, 63. Mariscus Cyperinus. Vahl. Wight’s Cont. p. 90.
1654. K.Monoceruata. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 180. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢.
53. Rumph. Amb. 6, ¢. 3. f. 2. Rottb. gr. t. 4. f. 4.
1655. K. Triceps. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 18i. Rotth. gr. ¢. 4. f. 6.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 52. Mottenga. ‘
1656, K. Cyperoipes. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 182. Courtoisia Cyperoides.
N. ab. E. Wight’s Cont. p. 92.
759. TUNGA,L. Triandria Monogynia.
Telinga, name adopted by Roxburgh.
1657. T. Lasvieata. Rox. Flora. Ind.1. p. 183. Lipocarpha laevigata.
N. ab. E. Wight’s Cout. p. 92.
1658. T. Triceps. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 183. Lipocarpha Triceps. N.
ab. E. Wight’s Cont. p. 92.
1659. T. Dianpra. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 184. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 58.
Schoenus nemorum. Vahl. Hypelytrum giganteum, Wall. Wight’s Cont. p.
93.
760. FUIRENA.L. Triandria Monogynia,
In honor of Fuiren, a Danish Botanist, Lam. Ill. ¢. 39.
1660. Cixiaris. F. Rox, Flora. Ind. 1. p. 180.
761. SCIRPOS. Lt. Triandria Monogynia.
From the Celtic for Rushes. Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 2. Lam. Il. ¢. 38. —
166!. S. Arcentevs. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 2238, Rottb. gr. t. f. 3,
Fimbristylis argeutea, Vahl, Wight’s Cont. p. 101. .
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fragrant roots of this grass called Khus are well known throughout India,
and used for making tatties, covers for palanquin top &c. The grass-is
used for thatching Bungalows in the Deccan.
1740. A. Scua@nantHus. L, Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 274. Cymbopogon.
Scheenanthus. Spr. Rumph. Amb. 5. ¢. 72: f.2. Wall. Plant. Asiat. Rar. 3.
t, 280. Ramaciam. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 72. Moris. Hist, 3. ¢. 8. f. 9. 25.
The well known Lemon-grass, cultivated in Gardens. Rheede extols the
infusion of the leaves in cases of fever, affections of the head &e.
1741. A. Iswaranacusa? Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 275. Lond. Philosoph,
Trans. ¢. 80. p. 284. ¢. 16. Asiat. Res. 4, p. 109. Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 114.
Concans, rare, associated with another aromatic grass which has not yet
been examined.
1742. A. Narpus? Willd, 4. p. 409. Nardus Indica. Lam. Ency. 2. p: 375,
Ginger grass, Ainslie Mat. Ind. 2. p. 401. An essential oil is obtained
from it by the natives, called Koshel. Common between Dhowe and Krishna.
Mr. Law. Both Concans. N. Vale of the Nerbudda. Dr. Heddle,
1743. A. Serratus. Retz. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 253. near Dharwar.
Mr. Law. Concans. N.
1744, A.Saccuaratus, Rox. Flora.Ind. 1.p.271. Holcus Sacharatus. tL.
Shaloo—Cultivated in the Deccan. Sykes.
788. SACCHARUM. L. Triandria Digynia.
From the Arabic Saukar, which has its root in the Sanscrit, Lam, Ill. ¢. 40,
Gaert. Fruct, 2. ¢. 82,
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A 1745. S. Orricinarum. L. Rox, Flora. ind, 1. p* 237. Rumph. Amb.
5. t. 74. Sloane’s Jamaica. |. t, 66.
Common Sugar Cane, several varieties are cultivated of which the Otah-
eite is considered the most productive.
1746. S. Exattatum. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 245.
Kerpa,—Rheed. Mal. 12, t. 46, S. spontaneum. Lin, Sara, Asiat. Res.
4. p. 248. Grows to the height of 10 or 12 feet and hasa very graceful ap-
pearance with its large feather-like panicle. The Indian Mars, according
to the Poranas, was born in a cover of this beautiful grass. Sir W. Jones.
1747. S. 2
The Bhooroo reed of which the Native pens are made. Common in the
Concans.
1748. S. Cy.inpricum. L. Rox, Flora, Ind. 1. p. 234. Lagurus cylindrica
Gramen caricosum. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢, 7. f 2. common in Guzerat. Mr. Law
Cc. 8.
789. ISCHAEMUM. Lt. Triandria Digynia.
From Jscho—to restrain, and haima—blood; it’s supposed medicinal qua-
lities. Lam. Ill. 3. ¢. 829.
1749. I. Aristatum. S. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p, 319,
1750. I. Consucatum. Rox. Flora. Ind. |. p. 320.
1751. I. Rucosum. Rox, Flora. lad. 1. p. 320. Salish. Strip. Rar. 1. ¢. 1.
1752. I. Pitosum. Wight. Nuth or Nuthoo grass. An interesting account
of which will be found in the Madras Journal of Science, No. 7. The black
soil of the Deccan.
790. APLUDA. L. Triandria Digynia.
Used by Pliny for chafis or refuse. Gaert. Fruct,2. ¢. 175. Lam, Il.
t. $41.
1753. A. ArisTATA, L, Rox. Flora. Ind. 1, p. 324. Schreb. Gr. 2.¢. 42.
Andropogon involucratus. Kon.
A very common grass, and it forms some portion of the hay used in Bom-
bay.
791. ANTHISTIRIA. t. Triandria Digynia,
From Anthis temi, (Rem, 13, 2.) to resist; in allusion perhaps to the
strong awns, which puncture and render it unpleasant to walk among this
grass. Gaert. Fruct. 2. ¢. 175. Lam. Ill. ¢. 47. and¢. 841.
X 1754. A. Ciuiata. Retz, Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 247. Car. Ic. 5. t. 459.
Gaert. Fruct. 2. ¢. 175.
This grass grows most abundantly throughout the Concans, and is com-
monly converted into hay for feeding horses.
1755. A. CymBaria. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 251,
Y 792. BAMBUSA. Schreb. Hexandria Monogynia.
From the Indian name Bamboo or Vans. Lam. Ill. t. 264. f. 2.
1756. B. Arunpinacea. W. Rox. Flora. Ind: 2. p.191. lly. Rheed. Mal,
1.¢. 16. Rox. Cor. PI. 1. ¢. 79.
The common Bamboo. This arborescent grass is applied toa great varie-
ty of economical purposes. In Mysore and S. Concan the seeds are ga-
thered for food by the povrer classes, (Buchanan’s Journey.)
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793. MELOCANNA. Trin. Hexandria Monogynia.
From melon—apple, kanna—reed; alluding to the large pear or melon
shaped fruit of this genus. itis
1767. M. Bamsusorpes. Tr. Bambusa baccifera. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p.
197. Beesha. Rheed. Mal. 5. ¢. 60. Rox. Cor. Pl. 3. ¢, 243. Intd. by N. 1833.
794. ZIZANIA. wt. Hexandria Digynia.
1758, Z. Terrestris. W. 4. p.396. Katon Tsjolam. Rheed. Mal, 12. ¢.
60. S. Concan. N.
This has no relation to the Darnel of Shakespeare.
Darnel, and all the idle weeds that grow
In our sustaining cora. ;
King Lear.
And oats unblest, and darnel domineers, :
And shoots it’s head above the shining ears.
Dryden’s Virg. Georg. 1.
SO 795. COIX. L. Monoecia Triandria.
K
_Aname used by Theophrastus to designate a kind of grass, Loudon. Lam.
Til, ¢. 750. Gaert, Fruct. 1,é. 1. f. 10. Tourn. Inst. ¢. 306.
1759. C.Lacuryma. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p 568.
Cafre, Rheed. Mal, 12.70. Bet. Mag. 2479, Lachryma Jobi indica. Rumph.
Amb. 5. t. 75. f. 2.
Job’s Tears. A tall coarse grass, with hard bony seedsresembling beads
or rather Small round shells. In rice fields, margins of tanks &e: Both
Concans; Deccan, and Guzerat. peas dae te same Ble
796. SPINIFEX... Polygamia Dicecia.
Spina—a thorn, and fere—to bear; on allusion to the leaves having spinous
points. Lam. Ill. ¢. 840.
1760. S. Sauarrosus. Sprengel. 1. p, 239. Moris. Hist. p.8. ¢. 8. f. 11.
Illy Mulu, Rheed, Mal. 12. ¢. 75. Common in the beach near Bandora, &c.
797. ZEA. v. Monoecia Triandria.
The Greek name for corn, from Zao, to live. Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢.9. Tourn.
Inst. #303. 305. i Be
1761. Z. Mays. L. Rox: Flora. Ind. 3. p. 667, Lam. Til. ¢. 749. Maize or
Indian corn, Muk Jowaree-Boota; commonly cultivated, boiled Maize is
considared ‘“‘ daintierfare” in Ludia also.
«« And in what depth to drop the yellow maize
She knew, and when around its’ stem to raise,
The lighten’d soil, and well could she prepare,
It’s ripen’d seed for food, her proper praise;
Or in the embers turn with frequent care,
It's succulent head yet green, sometimes, for daintier fare,”
Southey’s Tale of Paraguay, Canto 1.
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ORDER 165. FILICES.
Tue Fern Trise. Lind. Nat. syst. 312. Cryptogamia.
798. ACROSTICHUM. t.
From akros—highest—stichos—order: referring to the lines on the back
of the fronds, resembling the first lines of a poetry.
1762. A. ————?
“Asmall fern 4 or 5 inches high, frond simple. Rheede’s fig. 10. vol. 12.
may perhaps be referred to it.
799. POLYPODIUM.L.
From polys—many —-pous—a foot: in allusion to the number of roots.
1763. P. Querctrotium. Spr. Syst. 4. p. 49, P. indicum. Rumph. Amb.
6, t. 36. Panna Keleago marano, Rheed. Mal. 12, ¢. 11. Moris. Hist. 3. S.
14. ¢t. 1. f. 18.
Ae ee Polypedium. Parasitic on the roots of trees.
Nagotua, Salsette, both Concans. S.M. Country. Mr, Law.
This remarkable fera has a wide range, specimens were brought from
Torres’ Straits by Lieutenant Kempthorne, I. N.
1764. P. TaxiroLium. Spr: syst. 4. p. 50. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 12. and 13.
Both Concans.
1765, P. Apnascens. Willd. Spec. 5. p. 145.
Niphobolus adnascens. Spr. syst. Maletta mala maravara, Rheed: Mal.
12. ¢. 29. Parasitic. Concans.
s00. LOMARIA, W.
From Loma—an edge; in allusion to the position of the indusia, the mem-
branous coverings, ;
1766. L. Scaypens. Willd. Spr.5. p. 293. Lonchitis volubilis. Rumph.
Amb. 6. ¢. 31. Burm. Zey. ¢. 46. Panna-valli, Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 3d.
Scandent, fronds pinnate. The Ghauts and Concans.
801. ASPLENIUM. L.
From a—privative—splen--the spleen; thought to be a remedy for dis-
eases of the spleen.
1767. A. Fatcatum. Willd. Spr. 5. t. p. 325. Nellapana maravara.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 18. Burm. Zey. t. 43. Concans.
1768, A. AmBicuuM. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 343. Parapanna maravara. Rheed,
Mal. [2. ¢. 15. Rumph. Amb, 6. ¢. 29. Diplazium Malabaricum, Spr. Ma-
bleshwur.
802. PTERIS. L.
A general Greek name for the fern tribe.
1769. P. Aaquitina? Willd. Spr. 5. p. 402. Moris. Hist. 9. S, 14. ¢. 4. f,
3. Blackwell, t. 325. The common Brake, or Bracken,
The heath this night must be my bed,
The Bracken curtain for my head,
My lullaby the warder’s tread,
Far, far from love and thee, Mary.
: Lady of the Lake,
Grows in great abundance at Mableshwur.
1770. P. Farinosa, Willd. Spr. 5 p. 397. Vahls. Symbols. 3, ¢. 75.
A small fern, fronds white beneath, The banks of the Yena, Maha-
bleshwur. The rayines at Kandalla,
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803. BLECHNUM. Ll.
Blechnon—Greek name for a fern,
1771. B. Ortentace. Willd. Spr. 10. p. 407.
804. ASPIDIUM. Swartz. ;
From aspis—a little Buckler; referring to the form of the indusium.
1772. A. SPLENDENS. Spr. syst. 4° p. 100. Polypodium punctulatum.
Lam. Ency. 5. p. 553.
Arana panna, Rheed. Mal. 12. t.31. Grows in moist shady ravines on
the Ghauts.
1773. A. Parasiticum. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 246: Kariwelli panna mara-
vara. Rheed. Mal. 12. t. 17. Parasitic, fronds pinnate. The Ghauts.
805. ADIANTUM. L.
From Adiantos-—dry; referring to the nature of it’s stems.
1774. A. LuNuLATUM. Spr. syst. 4. p. 110. Pteris lunulata, Vahl. Rheed.
Mal. 12. ¢. 40. The common !ndian Maiden-hair.
Appears in the rains on old walls, &c. The natives use a decoction of
the plant to allay coughs, &c,
806. CHEILANTHES. Swz.
From cheilos—lip—anthos—flower; alluding to the form of the indusium.
1775. C. Tenvurtrouta. Spr. syst. 4. p. 117. Trichomanes tenuifolia. Burm,
Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 34. f. 2. wa
so7. ALLANTODEA. R. Br,
From allantos—a sausage; resemblance in the form of the indusia, or
membranaceous involucre.
1776, A. Brunoniana. Wall, Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1. ¢. 52. Moist places on
Mableshwur.
808. SPHAEROPTERIS. Wall.
From the spherical form of the indusium inclosing the sori.
1777. S. Barsata. Wall. Pl. Asiat. Rar, 1. 48.
A fern with scales on the stem. Jungles at Parr.
809. OSMUNDA. L.
From Osmunder, a Celtic divinity.
1778. O. z
A very beautiful species, growing common in the bed of the Yena at
Mableshwur.
810. LYGODIUM. Swartz. at re
From lygos—a band; in allusion to the twining habit of the species.
1779. L. Micropuyiium. Spr. syst. 4. p. 28. Hydroglossum scandens.
Willd. Ugena microphylla, Cav. Icon. 6. ¢. 595 f. 2. Adiantum minus
- yolubile. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 32. f. 2. 3. Tsieru. Valli panna altera. Rheed.
Mal, 12. ¢. 34. Bot. Cab. ¢. 742. Stem flexuous, climbing. Kennery jungles;
the Ghauts &c.
1780. L. Ptynatiripum. Spr. syst. 4. p. 28.
Hydroglossum pinnatifidum. Willd. Warapoli. Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 33.
A very beautiful scandent fern, with pinnate fronds. The Ghauts and
Concans, Mableshwur.
1781. L. Frexvosem. Spr. syst. 4. p. 29. Hydrogossum flexuosum, Willd.
Valli-panna. Rheed: Mal. 12. ¢. 62,
AEM Ab hale Minne dager hen Aids onpeinalt:
mF eae Crate Tange a eGR Sauter, + ie
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Blaise sty t bn fall, see lage utc age ic : ie
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A. scandent fern. Kennery Jungles, Salsette and both Concans.
811, GLEICHENTA: Sm.
In honor of the Baron Von. Gleichen, a German Botanist.
1782. G. HERMANNI. Spr. syst. 4. p. 26. Mertensia dichotoma. Sw. Di-
eranopteris, Bern. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢, 38.
812. BOTRYCHIUM, Swz.
From Botrys—a bunch of grapes, alluding to the form of fructification.
1783. B. Zeyvanicum. Willd. 10. p. 61. Ceylon Moon-wort. Rumph.
Amb. 6. t. 68. f. 3.
813. OPHIOGLOSSUM. L.
From ophis—a serpent—glossa—a tongue, alluding to the shape of the
leaves.
1784. O. Moruccanum. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 58. O. Simplex, Rumph.
Amb, 6. ¢. 68. f. 2. Hooker and Grev. p. 45.
1785. O. PenpuLum. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 60. Scolopendria. Rumph. Amb.
6. ¢. 37. f. 3, Parasitic.
ORDER 166. LYCOPODIACEAE.
Tue CLus Moss Trise, Lind. Loud. Hort. Brit. p. 544.
814. LYCOPODIUM. L.
From /ycos—a wolf—pous—a foot; in allusion to the fancied resemblance.
between the roots and a wolf’s foot.
1786. L. Purecmaria. Willd. Spr: 5. p. 10. Tanopavel patsja maravara.
Rheed. Mal. 12. ¢. 14. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 41. f. 1.
Indian Club-moss. Parasitic. Stem dichotomous, pendulous; leaves quatern;
on the Ghauts. S. Concan. N. 5
1787. L. Cernuum. Willd. Spr. 5, p. 30 Bellanpotsja, Rheed. Mal. 12.
é, 39. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 47. f. 9. Burm. Zey. ¢t. 66. Moris. Hist. 3. s. 15. t. 5
and 9. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 40. f. 1. Terrestrial, The Concans. N.
1788. L. Circinate. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 32. Pluk ¢. 100. f. 3. Moris. Hist.
3.515. t. f. IL. The Concans,
1789. L. Canaticutatum. Willd. Spr. 5, p. 43. Pluk. Alm. ¢. 453, /. 8
Dill. Muse. ¢. 65. f. 6. The Concans.
1790. L. PLumosum. Willd. Spr. 5. p. 45. Dill. Muse. ¢. 66. f. 8.
1791. L. Durvittest. Hooker and Grev. p. 26. Rumph. Amb. 6. ¢. 39.
ORDER 167. MARSILEACEZ.
THE PEPPER-woRT TRIBE, Lind. Loud. Hort. Brit. p. 544.
815. MARSILEA, L.
Named after Count Marsigli, founder of the Academy of Sciences at
Bologna. Lam. ill. ¢. 538. Pluk, Alm. ¢. 401. f. 5.
1792. M. QuapRIFoLia.
A small annual plant having thé appearance of the oxalis corniculata: Mar-
gins of Tanks &c,
816. ISOETES. t.
Isos—equal—etos—the year; the plant continuing unchanged through the
year.
244
1793. 1. CoROMANDELINA. L, Spr. syst. 4. p. 9. An aquatic plant, see Ains-
lie Mat. Ind.
817- SALVINIA. Lt. From M. Salvini, a Greek Professor at Florence.
1794. S, Cucutiato. t. An aquatic plant.
ORDER 168. MUSCI.
Tue Moss Trise. Lind. Loud. Hort. Brit. p, 544.
818 DICRANUM, Hedw.
Dikranos—two headed or forked; in allusion to the teeth of the capsule.
1795. D. Bryorpes. Sw. Spr, syst. 4. p. 163. Hypnum bryoides. L.
On old Walls, associated with Bryum and Hypnum.
ORDER 169, FUNGI.
THe MusHroom TriBeE. Lind. naé. syst. p. 334.
819. AGARICUS. L
From Agaria—a region of Sarmatia.
1796. A. CAmpEsTRIS, L. Common Mushroom,
1797. A. OsTREATUS?
On the Trunks of decayed trees; with several species of leathery Boletus.
820. LYCOPERDON. t.
From Lykos—a wolf —perdo—crepito, application not obvious.
1798. L. Pratense. Puff-ball.
821. PEZIZA. 1. From Pezicae, a tribe of Fungi in Pliny.
1799. P. Cerina?
Small cup-shaped; on old flower tubs in a Garden &c.
.
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ADDENDA er CORRIGENDA.
ORDER 1. RANUNCULACE. p. 1.
NIGELLA... Polyandria Pentagynia.
From Niger—black; the colour of the seeds.
1. N. {npica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 646.
Kala Jeera—Indiau Fennel! flower. Goozerat.
ORDER 10. CAPPARIDEZ. p. 7.
2, Capparis HEDDLE!. N. Ind. from Aden. N.
ORDER 12. FLACOURTIANEA. p. 9,
3. FxLacourtia Jancomas, Lour. D. C. Prodromus 1. p. 257.
Panawnlee—Joao Gom of Goa, In Gardens Salsette, rare, fruit edible.
ORDER 14. VIOLARI®. p. 10.
4. Viota. OporaTa. Eng. Bot. ¢. 619.
Common violet, cultivated at Belgaum. Mr, Law, C. S.
ORDER 15. DROSERACEA. p. 11.
ALDROVANDA, L. Pentandria Pentagynia,
From Aldrovandus, an Italian Naturalist.
5. A. VeRTICILLATA. Rox, Flora. Ind. 2.p. 112. Wight’s Prod. 1. p. 34.
A small aquatic plant.
ORDER 16. POLYGALES. p. 11.
6. PoryGaLa TriFLora. L. Sholapore districts. Mr. Law.
7. P. Javawa, D. c. Wight’s Prod. p. 88, S.Concan. N.
SALOMONTA. Lour. Monadelphia Tetrandria. :
From King Solomon, who “ spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is
in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake
oe beasts and of fowl, and of creeping-things, and of fishes” Kings.
ce. IV. v. 33.
8 S. Corpara. Arn. Wight’s Il. 3. ¢. 22. N. Concan. N.
- ORDER 19. CARYOPHYLLACE4, p. 12,
DIANTHAUS. tu, Decandria Digynia.
From Dios—divine,—anthos—a flower; alluding to the magnificence and
fragrance of the flowers.
9. D. Cuinensis. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 446. Bot. Mag. ¢. 25.
10. D. Caryoprytius. t. Rox. Flora. Ind, 2. p. 446, Bot. Mag: ¢. 2744
clove-pink. !n Gardens cultivated,
?
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ORDER 20, MALVACEA. p. 12.
PAVONIA. Cay. Monadelphia Polyandria.
In honor of Don Jos. Pavon.
li. P. Zeycanica. W. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 214. Introduced. by N.
12. Husiscus syxiacus. L. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 195. Bot. Mag. #. 83.
Both the single and douvie varieties are to be met with in every Garden.
13. UH. Furcatus. The Ghauts. Mr. Law, C. 5S.
14, H. Panpuriformis. Sholapore districts. Mr. Law, C. S.
ORDER 22. BYTTNERIACEZ. p. 17.
15. PrerospermMuM Lawtanum. N.
Leaves turee loved, cordate, acuminated, sub-peltate; coarsely toothed,
tomentose, involucel palmatiiid. Dharwar. Mr. Law, C. S.
WALTHERIA. t. Monadelphia Pentandria.
Named after Dr. A. i, Waltier ot Leipsic, author of Hortus Proprius.
Lam. Ill. ¢. 570.
16 W.Inpica L. Pluk. ¢. 150. f. 5 and 6. Burm. Zey. ¢. 68. Common
on sandstone hilis at Badamee, Bagulkote, Mr. Law. Bota Concaus. N.
ORDER 23. TILIACES. p. 20.
17, CorcHorus Capsuranis. L, Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 581. Rumph. Amb,
D605. Gn Aeoaert. dr. ti AL,
Gunuy bags &. are manufactured from the fibres of it’s bark in Bengal.
Common on Salsette and in boih Concans. N.
ORDER 26. TERNSTROEMIACEZ, p. 22.
THEA. t. Monadelphia Polyandria.
Has its origin in Z’scka, the Chinese name for Tea. Gaert, Fruct. 2. t. 95.
Fak
18. T. Viripts, v. Bot. Mag. ¢. 3148 & 998.
Green Tea. Deccan. intd.
ORDER 34. CEDRELACEZ p. 32.
CEDRELA, L, Pentandria Monogynia.
From Cedrus—the cedar tree, in allusivn to the American Species exuding
anaromatic resin like the cedar- Gaert. Fruct. 2. t. 95, f- 2.
19. C. Toona, Rox. Flora, Tad. i. p. 635, Cor. Pl. ¢. 238. Rumph. Amb.
3, ¢. 39. Wight’s Icones. 8. ¢. 161.
Tu the ravines at Kandalla. The beautiful Timber is not inferior to
Mahogany; the flowers are used in Mysore in dying cottona beautiful red
colour, while the bark is considered equal in power, as an antiperiodical
in fevers, to that of the Soymida.
ORDER 35. AMPELIDEZ p. 82.
20. Cissus AurRicutaTa, Wall, Rox. Flora, Ind, 1. Pp. 411. About
Dharwar. Mr, Law. sak
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An vate, tyth-Cutes. host. ne (adi UWvrice or Lae iy
Ae 6 uu fed Jone Cteudh ati eth e o ee ead
ge AY. Bankes frenrdul. Jor Sj jles f trk pie 3 Mound ayy
fer nud (| deeded Geert i pot ah ae Ay 9
Ltrieh a
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21. Leea Macropuy a, Rox, Flora. Ind. 1. p. 653. Commen in Jungles
towards the Ghauts. Mr. Law. In both Concans, where it prefers a moist
situation. N. Reputed to be a remedy for the Guinea worm. Mr. Law.
ORDER . GERANIACEZ. D.C. Prod. 1. p. 637.
PELARGONIUM. Herit. Monadelphia Heptandria.
From Pelargos—a stork; the beak of the fruit:
22. P. Capiratum. t, D. C. Prod. 1. p. 974. cav. diss. 4. t. 105. f. 1,
The rose scented Pelargonium. In Gardens, from the Cape.
23. P. Inauinans. Ait. D. C. p. 659. The scarlet-flowered Pelargonium,
From the Cape.
ORDER. TROPZOLEG. D. C. Prod. 1. p. 683.
24. TROPAEOLUM. L. Octandria Monogynia.
From Tropaeum—a trophy; leaf and flower.
T. Masus. L. Bot. Mag. ¢. 23. Great Indian cress. A native of Peru; in
Gardens at Bombay.
‘
ORDER 37. BALSAMLNER. p. 34.
25. Imparviens. Rivularis. Wight Madras Journal of Science. Ram Ghaut.
Mr. Law. Hewra. Dr. Gibson.
ORDER 39. CONNARACEA. p. 36.
26. Connarus Srriatus. N. Leaves pinnaied, capsule marked with stria.
S. Concan. N,
ORDER 46. RHAMNER., p. 39,
27. Z. Nummutaria. Wight’s Prod. 1. p. 162. Z. Microphylla. Rox. Flora,
Ind. 1. p. 613. Pluk. ¢. 197. f. 2. common in the black soil of the Deccan.
Mr. Law.
ORDER 48. TEREBINTHACES. p. 40.
PYGEUM. Gaert. Icosandria Monogynia.
Denoting in Greek a Bum, from the similitade in the form of the fruit.
Gaert. Carp. 1. ¢. 46.f. 4.
98. P. Acuminatum. Colebr. in Lin. Trans, 12. ¢. 18. Mahableswur and
Kandalla, but rare.
ORDER 50. LEGUMINOS &. p. 44.
29. FLEMINGIA SEMIALATA. Rox. Flora. Ind, 3. p. 340, Cor. Pl. 3. t, 249,
Intd. by N.
VICIA, Tourn. Diadelpbia Decandria.
From Vincio—to bind together; alluding to the twinin g tendrils of this
genus.
30 ~=V. Fasa.v. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 323.
Backla or Vackla—Cultivated at Surat to a small extent; resembles the
W indsor-bean.
248.
31. Paaseoios RADIATUS. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 296.
Ooreed—A cultivated pulse. Mr. Royle observes in his Illustrations of
the Himalayan Flora, that the root of this species contains a narcotic
principle. :
32. -CassiA BACILLUS. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 337. Gaert. Fruct. 2. p.
313, Cassiafistula silvestris. Rumph. Amb. 2,¢.22.Ind. by N.
33. CROTALARIA ARBORESCENS. L. In Gardens at Belgaum. Mr. Law.
34. HepysaruM ALTIssimuM. Wall.
The leaves contain the principle Glycirrhine as in Abrus precatorius;
cattle are very partial to it. Annual, Intd. by N.
25. CAESALPINIA Mimosoipes. Wight’s Prod. |. p. 281. Rheed. Mal. 6. t.
8. S. Concan. N.
It is remarkable that all plants endued with sensibility to the touch are
of the Decandrous class,as Mimosa, Aeschynomene and Oxalis sensitiva,
Averrhoa carambola, Smithia sensitiva, Schrankia aculeata, Uionea muscl-
pula, Hedysarum Gyrans and Cassia sensitiva. N.
ORDER 58. MYRTACEZ. p, 72.
36. EvGENIA AQUEA. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p, 492. Jambosa aquea. Rumph.
Amb. 1. ¢. 38. f.2.
Tick Jamboo—In Gardens, rare.
ORDER G61. CUCURBITACES. p. 76.
37. B. Pitosa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 726. Bryonia rostrata. Roth.
Wight’s Prod. 1. p. 346. S. Concan. N.
OBDER 68. FICOIDE. p. 82.
SESUVIUM. W. Icosandria Digynia.
Origin of the name undefined Lam. Ill. ¢. 434.
38. S. Porruracastrum. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2.p 509. Rumph. Amb, 6. ¢.
72. f. 1. S, repens. Both, on the sea shore Salsette, Orun &c, N.
SPHENOCLEA. Guert. Pentandria Monogynia.
From Sphen—wedge, and Kleio—to enclose; the wedge shaped capsules.
39. S. Zeyvanica. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 507. Pongati. Rheed. Mal. 2.
¢. 24, Gaert. Fruct. 1. ¢. 24.
In rice fields during the rains. N.
ORDER. 71. UMBELLIFERA. p. 84.
ANETHUM. Tourn, Pentandria Digynia.
From Ano—upward, and éhea—to run; quick growth.
40. A. Sowa. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2, p. 96. Sowa. Extensively used in
native cookery and medicine. ~
ORDERS 73. LORANTHACE. p. 89.
41. Lorantuus Invotucratus. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 552.
involucre three-leaved very long. At Beema Sunker. Dr. Gibson.
oe
3 249
¥) ORDER 78. COMPOSITAE. p, 94.
“42, Artemisia Vutcaris. Rox. Flora, Ind. 3. p. 420.
Downa cultivated in Gardens, rare.
43. Carpbuus ArGyracantuus. Wall. Wight’s Cont. p. 25. At Cambay. N.
ORDER 83. MYRSINEACES®. p. 104.
~WARRENIA. Wight. Mss. Pentandria Monogynia.
44. W. — 2
S. Concan. N.
ORDER . ERICEZ. Lind. Loud. syst. Hort. Brit. p. 523,
RHODODENDRON. t. Decandria Monogynia,
From Rhodon—a rose, and dendron—a tree; resemblance.
45. R. ?
Intd. by Mr. Skinner; species undetermined.
ORDER 89. APOCYNE. p. 112.
ECHITES. Lt. Pentandria Monogynia.
From Echis,—a viper; alluding to it’s twining habit.
46. E. AntipysenTerica. Roth. Spr. syst. 1. p. 6833. Holarrhena Antidy-
senterica. Royles Illustrations. p. 27!. S. Concan. N. This may he distin-
guished from Sp. No. 868 above, by the flower having no staminal crown,
and the leaves being slightly crenate.
ORDER 90, ASCLEPITADEZ p. 117.
47. OponTANDRA Renirormis. Wight. A new Genus. Madras Journal of
Science for January 1838 p. 142. From the Coast of the Red Sea.
ORDER 92. GENTIANE. p. 123.
SWERTIA. vt. Pentandria Digynia.
From E. swert of Holland.
4s. S. Decussata. N. Dharwar &c. Mr. Law. ~
ORDER 94. PEDALINE. p. 126.
49. SrsamuMm Laciniatum. W. Sprengel’s syst. 2. p. 814. A procumben
plant with beautiful flowers. At Badamee. Mr. Law.
ORDER 96. CONVOLVULACE4. p. 127.
50. Ipomoa Piveata. Rox. Flora, Ind. 1. p. 504.
An annual. S. Concan, tho’ a native of China. N. It is remarkable for the ;
curious bonnet or involucre inclosing the flowers.
** These, nature s works, the curious mind employ.
Inspire a soothing, melancholy joy.”
250
51. Porana.panicutata’ Rox. Flora. Iud, 1. p. 464. Cor. PI. 3. t. 235.
In a Garden at Belgaum. Mr. Law. C. 8.
52. Convotvu.us Littter. N. Stem beset with hairs like a Caterpillar.
Leaves three lobed. N. Concan.
63. C. Macrocareus. Wall, Intd. by N.
54. ANISEIA CaLycina. At Surat, in hedges. Mr. Law.
55. ARGYREIA Serosa, Surat districts. Mr. Taw.
ORDER 104. LABIATA. p. 147.
46. Coteus Mataparicus. Wall. Pl. As. Bar. 2..p.16. The leaves and
rootappear to contain much camphor. EE Hills of Braminwara Range,
Dr. Gibson, Cochin. N.
ORDER 106. ACANTHACER. p. 159.
57. STROBILANTHES AURICULATUS! Wall. Pl. As. Rar, t. 295. Salsette. N-
ORDER PHYTOLACCER. Loud. Hort. Brit. DP; 53].
GISEKIA. L. Pentandria Pentagynia.
Named after Giseke, a Dutch botanist.
58. G. PHarnaceoipes. t. Rox. Cor. Pl. 2. 183. Concans. N.
SALVADORA. Tetrandria Monogynia.
59. S. Persica.t. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 389. Cor. PI. 1. ¢. 26. Rivina
paniculata. L, Cissus arborea. Forsk. Near the Sea, both Concans,
ORDER 116. LAURIN &. p. 173.
60. CamMPHORA OFFICINARUM. Bauh, LAURUS CAMPHORIFERA. Rox. Flora.
Ind. 2. p. 304. Kaemph. Ee 770. t. 771. The Camphor tree of China.
Intd. by N. 1833. PrN
GY ROCARPUS, Jacq. Polyeamia Monoecia,
From Gyro—to turn round, and Karpos—truit, alluding to the capsule
turning round in the air by means of it’s two long wing-like appendages.
Gaert. Carp. 2. ¢.97, Jacg. Pl. Am. ¢. 178, 80.
61, G. Jacquini. Rox. Flora. Ind. 1. p. 445. Cor. Pl. 1. ¢. 1.
On the Banks of the Krishna, near Nalutwar- Mr. Law, C.S. Specimen
of the flowers aXamined show them to be tetrandrous, and furnished, with
four “staminodia glauduliformia,” in place of tour “ staminodia, stipitata,
elavata,” according to Prof. Nees. Ab. Esenbeck in Wall. Pl. As. Rar. vol.
2, p. 68, or the nectary of four clavate glands of Dr. Roxbourgh, nor could
his perforated receptacle be discerned. Germ only seen, N.
ORDER 122. ARISTOLOCHIZ, p. 178.
BRAGANTIA. Lour, Gynandria Hexandria.
In memory of the Duke of Braganza. Lam. III. é. 649.
62. B, Watuicui. R. Br. Apama siliquosa. Rheed. Mal. 6. ¢. 28. Wight
and Arnott in Edin. Phil. Journal. Vol. 15. p. 180.
A shrub, leaves alternate, oblong, lanceolate. fruit a kind of silique, S.
Concean, rare, N.
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NAY)
95)
ORDER 123. EUPHORBIACE®. p. 178.
TRAGIA. v. Monoecia Triandria.
« From J. Bock surnamed Tragus, a German Botanist.
63. T. Cannapina. Rox. Flora. Ind. 3. p. 578.
ay has curious pimnatifid calyces, covered with white filaments. Dr.
ribson. '
64. Eupnorsia Licutarta. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 465.
A much larger species than E. Neriifolia, with 5 angled branches spirally
twisted as represented in Rumphius’s figure. Deccan. Mr. Law.
65. E. Rupestris. Law.
A new herbaceous species, with pink-coloured flowers, on rocks or rocky-
hills, 20 miles North of Dharwar. Mr. Law.
66. ALEURITES. ——? or an allied genus.
Leaves cordate, five-lobed, the under surface densely tomentose. Calyx 3
parted Petals six Nectary Scordate glands Stamens.about 20, polyandrous
& shrub. Mr. Law.
onahaie
67. Croton GresoniAnus N. ‘
A tree 15 feet high leaves: bifarious, oval acuminate, entire, furnished
with two glands at the base; male calyx deeply five-cleft, petals five: necta-
ry five orange colored, cordate glands. Stamina about 15 capsule tricoccous _
red when ripe size of a walnut. Female flower not yet seen N, At Hurree-
chunderghur a? topical remedy for Rheumatism. Dr. Gibson..
?
68. Croton Lawianus.. N.
_ Seed as in Croton, capsule girded by a 3 Ieaved involucre Leaves oblong
lanceolate, entire A large tree. Bheema Snnker. Dr Gibson.
ORDER 126, ULMAC. p. 188.
69. Usmus LancEcerouia.. Rox. Flora. Ind. 2. p. 66. Wall. Pl. As, Rar:
é. 200.
Leaves as represented in the above cited figure. Filaments three, each
bearing one large 4 celled anther, N. A large tree, Kassersay and Naneh
Ghaut Jungles Dr. Gibson. :
ORDER 134. HYDROCHARIDER. p. 199.
STRATIOTES. Dioceia Dodecandria.
From Stratos—-an arwy, alluding to the Sword-like leaves. P
70. . Aconoipes. Willd. 9. p. 820. Rumph. Amb. 6. 4.75. f. 2. Wa-
ter-soldier. An aquatic. S. Concan. N.
ORDER BUTOMEZ.
Tue Frowerine Rusu TriBe. Lind. nat. syst. p. 253.
BUTOMUS, L. Enneandria Hexagynia.
From Sous—an Ox, and temno —to cut; cropped by oxen. Gaert. fr. 1. ¢. 19.
71, B. Lanceoxatus. Rox. Flora@fnd. 2. p. 315. Royle’s Illust. No. 10.
In the Tank at Chiblee in the Surat districts. Mr. Law.
ORDER 187. ORCHIDE. p. 201.
LIPARIS. Rich. Gynandria Monandria. is
From Liparos—unctuous; smooth surface of the leaves of the original spe-
cie
252
72. WL. DipHyitos. N.
Leaves two pressing on the ground, ovate, acute, plai i
; ted
lip large and round, S. Concan. N. : : a PS aS
73. HaBeENania. ScuizocuiLus. N. Flowers white, labellum unguiculate
with 2 pair, pinnate, segments, each cuneiform ciliated, and terminated by
& lone Ge form ae very a) A new Genus. two petals abortive
and the lip ascending with an appendicula between it and tl
Ghaut, Mr. Law, C.S. Le ae
74. HasBenaria. —————?
Resembles in many respects the H. longicauda, Bot. Mag. 2957, except
the spur being here shorter and more slender, Both Concaus. N.
75. Evcopnia. Nov. Spec. Flowers yellow. In the vicinity of
This will be described fully hereafter. Mr. Law, C. 8S. nity of Belgaum.
ORDER 156. PANDANEZ. p. 226.
76. PaNnpanus- Nov. Spec.
Spikes of male flowers tetragonal, and inodorous. Fruit considerably
smaller than in P. Odortissimus; on the banks of rivulets between Belgaum
and the Ram Ghaut. Mr. Law, C. 8.
ORDER 159. AROLDEZ. p. 228.
ARIOPSIS. N. Monoecia Polyandria.
77,
et es
Nat. ord.
Gen....
Oxalis.
P
Palme.
Pandanee.
Papaveracee.
Papayacee.
Paronychiee.
Passifloree.
Pedalinee.
Phytolaccee.
Piperacee.
Pistiacee.
Pittosporee.
Plumbeginee.
Polygalee.
Polygonee.
Pontederee.
Portulacez.
Primulacece.
Proteacee.
Paederia.
..Panax.
Pancratium.
Pandanus.
Panicum.
Papaver.
Paramignya.
Parietaria.
Parinarium.
Paritium:
~ Parkia.
P arkinsonia.
Paspalum.
Passiflora.
Pastinaca.
Pavetta.
Pavonia.
Pedalium.
Peganum.
Pelargonium.
Pentapetes:
Pentaptera.
Peplidium.
Pergularia.
Perotis.
Petaloma.
Peziza.
Phaius.
Pharnaceum.
Phaseolus.
Phillyrea.
Phlomis.
Phoenix.
Phrynium.
Phyllanthus.
Physalis.
Piper.
=—
Nat. ord.
Gen...
°
°
Pisonia. {67
Pistia, 200
Pisum. 50
Pittosporum. 38
Pladera. 123
Plectranthus. 148
Plumbago. 166
Plumeria. 11d
Poa. 236
Podocarpus. 196
Pogostemon, 149
Poinciana. 61
Polianthes. PAW /
Polycarpea. 8l
Polygala. 11 248
Polygonum. | 172
Polypodiun,. _) 241
Pontederia. 222
Porana. 133
Portulacea. 81
Posoqueria. 89
Potamogeton, 200
Pothos. 229
Pratia. 102
Premna. 155
Prenanthes. 94
Prosopis. 57
Prunus. 66
Psidium. 72
Psoralea. 46
Psychotria, 92 .
Pieris. 24%.
Pterocarpus. 56
Pterospermum. 19 246
Punica. 7q2
Pygeum. 247.
Pyrethrum. 102
Pyrus. 66
Quisqualis. 70.
R
Ranunculacee. 1
Resedacez. 9
Restiacee. 231
Rhamnez. 39
Rhizophoree. 68
Rosacez. 64
Roxburghiacee. 227
Rubiacez. 87
Rutacee. 35
Randia. 89
Paphanus. 7
Reseda, 9
Restio. 231
Rhamunus. 39
Rhamphicarpa. 145
Rheum. 172
OFtax,
hoy
Nat. ord.
Gen.....
“a
cae Pref go”
Rees
Rhizophora.
Rhododendron.
Rhus,
Ricinus,
Riedleia.
Robinia.
Rosa.
Rosmarinus.
Rotala.
Rottboellia.
Rottlera.
Roxburghia.
Rubia.
Rubus.
Ruellia.
Rumex.
nw.
Sonsiiti bese
Salicarie.
Salicinex.
Samydee.
Santalacece.
Sapindacea.
Sapotee.
Saxifragez.
Scitaminez.
Scrophulariuee.
Simarubee.
Smilacez.
Solanez.
Stilaginez.
Strychnacee.
Symplocinez.
Saccharum,
Sagittaria.
Saguerus.
Salacia.
Salicornia.
Salix.
Salomonia.
Salsola.
Salvadora.
Salvia.
Salvinia.
Samadera.
Sandoricum.
Sanseviera.
Santalum.
Sapindus.
Sapium.
Satureia.
Scabiosa.
Scaevola.
Schleichera.
Schoenus.
Schrebera.
Scilla.
41 ¢
Vii
Not. ord.
Scirpus, 232
Scleria. 233
Scopolia. 37
Scutellaria. 152
Scutia. 39
Scytalia. 29
Semecarpus. 41
Serissa. 93
Serpicula. 76.
Serratula. 95 96
Sesamum. 126
Sesuvium, 248
Sida, 15
Sideroxylon. 105
Siegesbeckia. 99
Siphonanthus. 157.
Smilax, 219
Smithia. 48
Solanum. 137 139
Sonchus. 94
Sonerilla. 71
Sonneratia. 72
Sophora. 44
Spartium. 45
Spermacoce. 93
Sphaeranthus. 96
Sphaeropteris. 242
Sphenoclea. 248
Spilanthus, 99
, Spinacea: {Zl
Spinifex. 940
Spondias. 42
Stachytarpheta. 154
Stapelia. 118
Stemodia. 143
Sterculia. 17
Stilago. 186
Stratiotes. 951
Strelitzia. 9 14
Streptium. 154
Striga. 145 254
Strobilanthus, 162
Stroemia, 8
Strychnos, M12
Swertia. 249
Swietenia, 32
Symphorema. 293.
Symplocos. 103
Syringa. 109
Syzygium. 73
Ds
Tamaricinez. 11
Terebinthacez. 40
Ternstroe miacee. 22
Thymelee. 176
Tiliacee. 20
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Nat. ord.
aevtoe
Tropaoelee.
Tulipacee.
Turneracez.
Typhine,
Tabernaemontana.
Tacca.
Tagetes.
Talinum:
Tamarindus.
Tamarix.
’ Tectona.
eceoee
Telfairia.
Tephrosia.
Termitalia.
Tetracera.
Tetragonia.
Tetranthera,
Thea.
Theobroma.
Thuja
Thunbergia.
Thymus.
Tigridia.
Torenia.
Toxocarpus.
Tradescantia.
Tragia.
Trapa.
Trewia.
Trianthema.
Tribulus.
Trichaurus.
Trichosanthes.
Trigonella.
Triticum,
Triumfetta.
Tropaeolum.
Trophis.
Tunga,
Turnera.
Turraea.
Typha.
U
Ulmacee.
Umbelliferez.
Urticez.
Ulmus.
Unona.
Urania.
Urena.
Urtica.
Utricularia,
TX
Nat. ord.
Gen.eies:
Gen....
Nat. ord.
Gen.....
Nat. ord.
Gehsc
Uvaria: 3
Ni
Valerianee. 93
Verbascinee. 141
Verbenacee. 154
Violariz. 10
Valeriana. 93
Vallisneria. 199
Vanda. 204
Vangueria. 90
Vateria. 22
Veltheimia. Q17
Ventilago. 40
Verbena. 154
Verbesina. . em)
vee F 96
Vicia 247
Vinca 115
Viola. 10 11 245
Virgilia. 44
Viscum. 85
Visenia. 19
Vitex. 155
Vitis. 33
Volkameria. 157
Ww.
Waltheria. 246
Warrenia. 249
Webera, 89
Wendlandia. 89
Willdenovia. 231
>,
Xyridee. 222
Xanthium. 101
Xanthocymus. 26
Xanthophilum. It
Ximenia. 23
Xyris. 222
We
Yucca. 221
Ls
Zygophyllee. 35
Zamia. 198
Zupania. 158
Zea. 240
Zephyrant hes. 215
Zingiber. 207
Zinnia. 99
Zizania. 240
Zizyphus. 39 247
& The references are chiefly to Roxburgh’s Flora Indica.
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The following have been communicated, since the
last sheets were printed:
Bradleia nov. spec. Lepidagathis rupestris, Indian; Fagonia Arabica,
Corchorus. spec. nov. Taverniera. spec, nov. Linaria. spec. nov. Reseda
#pec. nov. Polygala spec. noy. Salvadora persica, Cucumis Prophetarum,
Cometes abyssinica, Odontandra reniformis, Cleome nov. spec. and Eury-
chiton Adensis collected at Aden, by Dr. Heddle; Cucumis pubescens,
Polygala Rothiana, Crotalaria trifoliastrum, Impatiens nov. spec. closely
allied to 1. rivalis, Cucumis hippo-colocynthis, N. and Euphorbia nov. spec. by
Dr, Gibson; Polanisia monophylla, (Law.) Ipomeea staphylina, Sutura glan-
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aestivosa, near Broach, Alysicarpus rotundifolius Surat districts, Rhyn-
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