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remaining for along time; the base is closely clasped by the enlarged calyx. It is of 
that peculiar grey colour which is possessed also by others of the genus. Тһе fruit takes 
a very long time to ripen; when ripe it splits at the top into several lobes, which curl 
back and expose the very minute seeds lying in а yellowish pulp. 
FAGR4EA OBOVATA, Wall. 
Common on sandy heaths at Pramau, opposite Pekan. 
A. small tree throwing up many very yellowish-green shoots from the roots. 
F. RACEMOSA, Jack. 
Pekan, Kwala Tenok, on the Tahan River; also at Pulau Chengei. 
A large shrub ог straight-stemmed tree, with loose bark peeling off in shreds. Flowers. 
flesh-colour. 
It is common all over the Peninsula in damp open ground, and is called “ Sapooli." 
CYRTOPHYLLUM FRAGRANS, Blume. (Fagrea fragrans, Roxb.) 
Common on sandy heaths between Pekan and Kwala Pahang. It grows in similar 
places at Changi, in Singapore, and in other parts of the Peninsula, and here I am sure 
it is native; but now it is spread everywhere in dry open soil, partly diffused by birds, 
and being also very commonly planted as a shade or ornamental tree. Тһе flowers are 
yellowish white, very sweet-scented, especially in the evening, when they are visited 
by innumerable butterflies, of the Hesperide section, and humming-bird hawk-moths 
(Macroglossa luteata and М. insipida). The larva of one of the Sphingide (Protoparce 
orientalis) feeds on the leaves. The berries are bright orange, and it is difficult to say 
whether the tree is more beautiful when covered with flowers or fruits. 
This is the true “ Kayu Tembusu,” or more correctly ** Tembusé," but the Malays give 
the name often to other Fagrwas and Cyrtophyllums. 
STRYCHNOS LAURINA, Wall. 
Pigang, Pahang River. Called here “ Semijo Akar.” 
S. Trevre, Blume. | . 
Occurs throughout Pahang, but I have no specimens. 
This common plant is not mentioned in the ‘ Flora of British India. It is one of the 
species of Strychnos used by the Sakais for mixing with Ipoh (Antiaris toxicaria, Blume), 
for poisoning arrows. 
I have no doubt as to the correctness of the identification of this with Blume's plant, 
though his figure gives the fruit as reddish-coloured. АП over the Peninsula it is of а 
curious greyish green. 
CONVOLVULACEA. 
Lerrsom1a Млткелуп, C. B. Clarke. 
Kota Glanggi woods. i € n 
Climbing high up on the trees. This plant, though by no means common, is widely 
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