RUTALS. 112 RUEWORTS. 
1. B. crenata Willdenow. Diosma crenata Linnwus.—(Bucxv.) Fig. 165 b, 
Leaves ovate, acute, dotted, with glandular serratures ; pedicels solitary 
rather leafy. 
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Habitat. Cape of Good Hope. 
Quality. Aromatic, stimulant, tonic ; diuretic, diaphoretic. 
Uses. Chronic inflammation of the bladder, stricture, gleet, prostatic affections, 
rheumatism, dyspepsia. 
GALIPEA. Aublet. 
Flowers regular. Petals 5, partially adhering to each other and the 
stamens. Stamens 4-8, of which a part are sterile, in no regular order ; 
the filaments bearded. : 
1. G. Cusparia A. de St. Hilaire.—(Ancostura Bark TREE.) < 
Leaflets 3 ; racemes stalked, terminal or nearly so, calyx 5-toothed ; sterile 
stamens 3. 
Habitat. South America, 
Quality. Powerfully aromatic and stimulant ; stomachic, diaphoretic. 
Uses, Intermittents, remittents, dyspepsia, diarrhea, &e, 
2. G. officinalis Hancock.—(Angostura Bark TREE.) 
Leaflets 3 ; racemes stalked, axillary or terminal ; sterile stamens 5. 
Habitat. Banks of the Oronoco. 
Quality and Uses. As in the last. . 
Dictamnvus. Linneus. 
Flowers irregular. Stamens 10 declinate, with the filaments covered with 
glands. Follicles 5, united at the base, 
each with 2-3 seeds. ee 
1. D. albus Linneeus.—(FRAXINELLA- 
Bastarp Dirtany.) Fig. 166. 
Leaves alternate, unequally pinnated; stems 
glandular at the point; racemes tel 
minal ; flowers white or purple. 
Habitat. South of Europe. Pe 
Quality. Aromatic, tonis, aritixpuamoiiie; diuretic, 
emm ie, ex 
Uses. Root in intermittents, epilepsy, hysteria 
amenorrheea, chlorosis, worms. _ 
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Fig. 165.—Leaves of various species of Bucku: a, Barosma graveolens ; b, Diosma crenata; 0° 
magnified view of a portion of it; c, D. serratifolia; d, B. venusta, 166. Fruit of Dictamnus. _ 
