274 MR. T. F. CHEESEMAN ON 
Hraiscus ROSA-SINENSIS, Linn.—Native name Kaute. This is a favourite plant with 
the natives, and is almost universally planted in their gardens. There are numerous 
varieties, differing in the colour of the petals, their duplication, and also in the variega- 
tion of the leaves. In all probability it was introduced by the natives themselves in 
their earlier migrations, but it is now said by them to be truly indigenous. 
China, India, and the Malay Archipelago southwards through the Pacific Islands, but 
generally cultivated only. 
*HIBISCUS MUTABILIS, Linn.—Sparingly naturalized near the villages of the natives. 
China, but widely cultivated in the tropics. 
HIBISCUS TILIACEUS, Linn.—Native name dv. A most abundant tree ali round the 
island, from sea-level to 800 ft. alt. It springs up readily on abandoned cultivations, 
soon covering them with an almost impenetrable scrub. Before the arrival of Europeans 
the bark was universally made use of for cordage, and it is still largely employed. 
Generally distributed through the Pacific Islands and in most tropical countries. 
THESPESIA POPULNEA, Soland.— Native name Miro. Lower portions of the island, but 
far from common. Wood valuable, formerly used for the handles of stone axes and 
other implements and for the seats of the chiefs. The bruised or charred leaves were 
frequently used as a dressing for wounds. 
Throughout the Pacific Islands, and on the coasts of tropical Asia and Africa. 
*GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE, Linn.—The cotton-plant was formerly largely cultivated 
and is spread in a naturalized state throughout the lower portions of the island, although 
now seldom planted. 
Now eommon in all warm countries. 
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BOMBAX MALABARICUM, DC.—Native name Vavai. 
about fifty years ago, and now plentifully naturalized. 
India, Java, Sumatra. 
Introduced by way of Tahiti 
TILIACEA. 
Grewia Marococca, Linn. ?—Native name Auere. Not uncommon in woods near 
Arorangi; slopes of Maungaroa; near Ngatangiia. Certainly a Grewia, but hardly 
answers to the description of G. Malococca. 
Polynesian Islands, from Fiji to Tahiti. 
TRIUMFETTA PROCUMBENS, Forst.—Common on sandy 
Never seen more than a few yards inland. 
Polynesian Islands, from New Caledonia to Tahiti 
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Archipelago. ahiti, and northwards to the Malay 
beaches all round the island. 
