164 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 
Ehretia laevis, Australia. 
Ertobotrya japonica. Rosaceae. Loquat or Japanese 
plum.—tThe loquat is a native of China and Japan but is 
grown extensively in Florida and California. The large 
clusters of white flowers appear during the winter months, 
and the fruit ripens in the spring. The latter resembles a 
plum in shape but has a strong acid flavor. The loquat is 
also valued as a decorative plant, the variegated variety 
especially being frequently grown in the northern states. 
Eugenia Jambos. Myrtaceae. Rose-apple.— A small 
tree native of India but cultivated in many tropical coun- 
tries. The tree is planted for shade and ornament, as well 
as for the fruit, ‘hich is heavily rose-scented but very in- 
sipid in taste and almost without juice. It is usually about 
the size of a small apple, but varies in color from white to 
at sa and is used for making jelly and confections. 
Candied rose-apples are much esteemed by the natives. 
Eugenia uniflora. Myrtaceae. Pitanga or Surinam 
cherry.—A small tree or shrub, native of South America. It 
is used as a pot Sage and ornamental shrub and is very 
attractive when the small, globular, white flowers are in 
bloom. The small, showy, ribbed berries resemble a minia- 
ture tomato. They have a spicy acid flavor and are much 
used for making jelly, sherbet, and a refreshing drink. The 
Surinam cherry is grown in southern Florida and southern 
California. 
Eugenia Smithii (lilly-pilly), S. Wales. E. Pitanga, 
Brazil. E. pungens (myrtle), West Indies. E. ternifolia, 
Venezuela. 
Feijoa Sellowiana. Myrtaceae. — This is considered a 
promising fruit plant in southern France. The fruits are 
about 2% inches long, 2 inches thick, and 4-celled. The 
flesh is thick, white, pulpy, and watery, with a strong and 
agreeable odor and a sugary taste, resembling the pineapple 
and the guava. 
Flacourtia Ramontchi. Flacourtiaceae. Indian plum.— 
A small tree, native of India, more or less spiny, with small 
alternate leaves. The fruit is about the size of a plum with 
a sharp but sweet taste. 
Garcinia Mangostana. Guttiferae. Mangosteen——A mod- 
erate-sized tree of Malacca and the Malay Archipelago, intro- 
duced into Ceylon and the West Indies.. The fruit resembles 
a small apple in size and shape, is of a reddish brown color 
when ripe, and is considered by some the choicest of all 
tropical fruit. The rind of the fruit and the bark of the tree 
