424 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
246. Emmenospermum alphitonioides, “v.47, N.O., Rhamnez, 
B.FI., i., 415. 
“ Dogwood,” or ‘“‘ Mountain Ash.” 
Timber durable and straight-grained; excellent for staves, 
oars, wheelwrights’ work, tool handles, and for boat-building ; also 
esteemed for general building purposes. Diameter, 24 to 30Iin.; 
height, 130 to 170ft. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
247. Endiandra slauca, R.Br., N.O., Laurinez, B.Fl., v., 300. 
“ Teak.” ‘‘Murrogun”’ of the aboriginals of Brisbane Water, near 
Sydney. 
The wood is hard, close, and fine in grain, the duramen dark 
coloured, and frequently very handsome, with a powerful aromatic 
fragrance throughout when fresh. It is said to be a very valuable 
timber. (Macarthur.) It is used to a limited extent for cabinet 
and ornamental purposes. Diameter, 18 to 24in.; height, 70 to 
Soft. 
Queensland and New South Wales. 
248. Endiandra Sieberi, 2Vees, N.O., Laurinez, B.FI., v., 301. 
“Corkwood.” “Till” of the aboriginals. 
Timber light brown, soft, and easily worked; suitable for 
cabinet-work and tool handles. Diameter, 18 to 24in.; height, 80 
to goft. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
249. Endiandra virens, 7.v.JZ,, N.O., Laurinez, B.FI., v., 302. 
A tall shrub or tree, attaining a considerable height. Wood 
of a grey colour, close-grained, and firm; useful for many 
purposes. 
Northern New South Wales and Queensland. 
250. Entadascandens, Zevzh., (Syn. £. Pursetha, DC.; Mimosa 
scandens, Linn.); N.O., Leguminose, B.Fl., ii., 298. £. 
Pursetha in Muell. Cens., p. 43. 
* Queensland Bean.” 
This climbing plant is a native of the tropics of both hemi- 
spheres, and the pods often measure six or eight feet in length. 
