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MALPIGHIACE.^. 
125. Malpigiiia glabra, Linn., "SAIprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 153.— Nomcn vcrnacul. " Cerezo de 
Castilla." Common in dry, sunny localities, and cultivated in some parts. 
This is one of the plants which the natives are foud of pkutiug near their dwellings and in their gar- 
dens, and it is probable that it was originally introduced, if not from Spain— as the vemacuUr name would 
seem to imply— at least from some of the "West India Islands. On account of its edible berry it is culti- 
vated in various parts of tropical America, and, like many other cultivated plants, very variable. It is 
therefore not only likely, but almost certain, that several of those species which are now considered mere 
allies of M. glabra are nothing but forms or varietiesof it. 
126. Malpighia glabra, Linn., var. acuminata, Adr. Juss., AYlprs. vol. v. p. 153. On the 
outskirts of woods. 
127. Byrsonima Cumingiana, Adr. Juss., Wlprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 161.— Nomcn vcmacul. 
"Nanci." Common in the savanas of the Provinces of Panama and Veragoaa (Cuming, Hinds, 
Fendler, no. 24). 
■ A tree from 25 to 30 feet high ; the foliage has, on account of the tomentum with wliich both sides of 
the leaves, but especially the under surface, are clad, a rather dull appearance ; notwithstanding, during the 
dry season, when the dark yellow racemes make their appearance, the tree forms an imposing sight, the 
whole being one mass of flowers. In an economical point of view «ie Nanci is of some value. A decoction 
of the bark is considered an eificacious remedy for cutaneous eruption— a disease very frequent in the 
country which the tree inhabits ; the wood is durable, and used for buHding purposes ; the berry is, like 
those of most MulpigUace<e bearing the same kind of fruit, eaten by the natives, but has a very poor 
flavour. By a mistake I mentioned in the Introduction the Nanci as B. eotinifolia, H. B. K. 
128. Bunchosia glauca, H.B.K., Wlprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 193.— Nomcn vemacul. "Cerezo." 
In suiiny, exposed places (Panama, Cruces, Juan Lanas) . 
The berry of this shrub is eaten, and has very much the flavour of carrots. 
129. Bunchosia mollis, Benth., Wlprs. Ann. vol. u. p. 199.' Near the city of Panama, on the 
outskirts of woods. 
130. Brachypteris borealis, Adr. Juss., Wlprs. vol. v. p. 202. Cha-rcs (Fendl. no. 49). 
131. Stigjiaphvllon am5oM?k«wm, Adr. Juss., ^^aprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 2\\.-Banisteria Hum- 
boldtiana, De Caud. Prodr. vol. i. p. 588. Ruins of Panama Vicjo. 
132. Stigmaphyllox piberum, Adr. Juss., Wlprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 2\7 .-BanMeria fiilgens, De 
Cand. Prodr. vol. i. p. 590 (non Linn.). Bay of Solano, Darien. 
■ 133 Stigmaphyllox mucronatum, Adr. Juss., AVlprs. Rep. vol. v. p. 21S. -Bani^teria mucro. 
nata, De Cand. Prodr. vol. i. p. 589. Common in Panama and Vcra^as, up to an elevation of 
5000 feet. 
• The specimens from the Hgher mbuntains difier from those gathered in the lower coast region by their 
larger flowers. 
134 Banistekia argentea, Spr., THprs. Eep. rol. v. p. 325.-B. SchomburgUana, Benth. in 
Hook. Lond. Jotim. of Bot. vol. vii. p. 139. ' Near the city of Panama. 
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