ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW. 
BULLETIN 
OF 
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION, 
No. 5.] : (1909. 
XXIII—MAKRUSS OR ZIMBITI. 
(Androstachys Johnsonii, Prain.) 
timber of which is impervious to the ravages of the white ant and 
has a considerable local value.” Mr. O’Neill’s despatch further 
abounds in the Mosembe district, north of Mozambique. 
Oliver, showed 
that “ Makruss ” belongs to the natural family Huphorbiaceae, 
e. Like African oak it 
it is quite distinct from 
that. It would be quite worth while for Consul O’ Neill to prepare 
one kind. It would be desirable for its more compl : 
he should transmit to England further and more complete specimens 
Further reference was made to this ti 
pondence between Kew and Consu 
material reached Kew till 22 September, 
(13192—6a.) Wt, 108—47). 1375, 6/09. D&S. 
