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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