150 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
8. Acacia salicina, var. varians, Zzvd/., (Syn. A. varzans, 
Benth.); N.O., Leguminosz, B.F1., ii., 367. 
The ‘‘ Goobang”’ of the natives of the western interior of New South 
Wales. 
Sir Thomas Mitchell speaks of the natives using a bough of 
this tree to poison the fish in water-holes. 
In the interior. 
9. Achras laurifolia, 7.v.JZ, (Syn. Sersalista laurifolia, A. Rich.; 
S. glabra, A. Gray; Stderoxylon Richardi, F.v.M.); N.O., 
Sapotaceze, B.FI., iv., 282. Svderoxylon Richardt in Muell. 
Cens., p. 92. 
This bark has a remarkably sweet taste, but is at the same 
time astringent. Dr. Bancroft suggests that lozenges made of an 
extract of it might prove useful in throat diseases. Following is 
an analysis by Mr. Staiger :— 
Extract (containing glycyrrhizin) ... a Bee 
Tannin ats ees ae Cs oi eae 
A substance intermediate between India- 
rubber and gutta-percha aoe een ee 
Woody fibre ... ee daz oe aye 3 ee 
Moisture ay RP oe ae ons _ cea 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
10. Achyranthes aspera, Zzz., (Syn. A. australis, R.Br. ; and 
incl. A. canescens, R.Br.; A. argentea, Lam.); N.O., Amar- 
antacee, B.FI., v., 246. 
Found also in all the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the 
old world. The herb is administered in India in cases of dropsy. 
The seeds are given in hydrophobia, and in cases of snake-bites, 
as well as in ophthalmia and cutaneous diseases. The flowering- 
spikes, rubbed with a little sugar, are made into pills, and given 
internally to people bitten by mad dogs. The leaves, taken fresh 
and reduced to a pulp, are considered a good remedy when applied 
