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is probable, therefore, that it is distributed through the Archipelago. 
identity of Guerrero’s plant has been received. 
wo other species allied to S, multiflora have also been recognised 
in the material sent for examination from Mindanao, but in neither 
case have fruits been seen. They have been described under the 
names S. Janata, A. W. Hill, and S. dubia, A. W. Hill. The former 
of these has leaves very similar to those of S. multiflora, and it is just 
possible that it may be the long-desired plant mentioned b 
Boxall and Guerrero. In the hairy character of the short-tubed 
corolla S. lanata also shews some resemblance to the picture of S. 
Ignatii given by Vidal. A Bornean species, S. polytrichantha, Gilg, 
with a large globular fruit and short-tubed hairy corolla, resembles 
S. lanata from the Philippines, and it is possible, if this resemblance 
indicates any real affinity, that S. Janata may also have a large fruit 
containing seeds like those of S. Iynatii. Unfortunately, however, 
this must remain mere conjecture until more evidence has been 
obtamed from the Philippines, so that we must still await the 
explanation of the statements made by Boxall and Guerrero. 
Considerable difficulty attaches to the collection of specimens of 
Strychnos, since flowers and ripe fruits are never found at the same 
similar. If, however, it should ultimately transpire that two dis- 
tinct plants yield the St. Ignatius’ beans of commerce it would 
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as possible the available material from the Philippine Islands and 
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a Flora of the Malayan Peninsula.” Through the kindness of 
Herbarium at Leiden, the Director 
: : Rijks-Universiteit, Utrecht, and the 
Director of the Botanic Gardens, Buitenzorg, it has been possible 
