Sections of Mauritian Woods. — Continued.
Names Botanical and Local.
37 Diospyros sp. (B. d’E- b&ne).
38 Croton sp.
39 Calycodaphne cupsularis
(B. de Canelle blanc).
40 Blackwellia integrifolia.
41 Cupania loevis (B. Sa-
gai).
42 Badula reticulata (B.
Pintade).
43 Mimusops sp. (B. Pom-
me de Siege).
44 Erythroxylom lancifo-
lium.
(No No. 45.)
46 Gastonia cutisponga (B.
d’Eponge).
47 Terminalia catappa (B.
Badamier).
48 Heriteria littoralis.
49 Nepbelium Litchi (Lit-
chi or Lee-cbee).
50 Syzygium Jambolana
(Jamlongue).
51 Accacia elata (B. Noir
blanc).
52 Lagerstrsemia indica
(Goyavier fleur).
Remarks on uses, &c.
Common properties of tbe Ebonies. A tall, straight tree. Wood durable, used for furniture and house building.
Timber used in shipbuilding, makes good planks, and furniture. Is one of the best native timber trees, but very scarce.
Is not found large enough to serve for more than axles, small planks, &c., a good wood.'
Good wood, vide “ Nattes.”
Never found large, but is used as lathes. It is almost indestructible.
Only the heart wood durable, the outer and bark peculiarly soft and spongy.
Wood fit for cabinet making and cornices, &c.
Large tree, wood excellent, close grained, dark coloured; makes beautiful furniture, &c.
Wood excellent, but not sufficiently abundant to be much used.
Vide Nos. 12, 16, and 21.
Timber said to be stronger than teak. Heart wood excellent, hard, and durable: useful for many purposes; stands a heavy strain.
Generally small in size, apparently good, little used, but hard and tough.
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