TIMBERS. 565 
“A tree of stunted growth.” Wood light yellow, somewhat 
resembling Birch; close in the grain, and firm; useful for cabinet- 
work. (Cat. Queensland Woods, Col. and Ind. Exh., 1886.) 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
440. Lumnitzera coccinea, Wight, (Syn. L. littorea, Voigt.); N.O., 
Combretacez, B.F1., ii., 503. 
“ A bushy shrub or small tree.’” The wood is blackish, hard, 
and durable. It is used in Fiji for various purposes. (Seemann.) 
Queensland. 
441. Lumnitzera racemosa, Wed/d., (Syn. Petaloma alternifolia, 
Roxb.); N.O., Combretacez, B.FI., ii., 504. 
A native name is “ Karkin.” 
‘“A tree or tall shrub,’ Wood of a pinkish-grey colour, and 
prettily marked, hard, and close in the grain. ‘‘It has a strong 
and durable wood, is used for house posts in India, and in 
Calcutta for fuel, of which it furnishes a large portion of the 
supply.” (Roxburgh.) Diameter, 2 to 6in.; height, 10 to r5ft. 
: Queensland and Northern Australia. 
442. Lysicarpus ternifolius, #.v.JZ., (Syn. Zristania angustifolia, 
Hook.; JJetrosideros ternifolia, F.v.M.); N.O., Myrtacez, 
B.F1., iii., 267. Metrosideros ternifolia in Muell. Cens., p. 59. 
‘Tom Russell’s Mahogany.” 
Timber hard, heavy, elastic, and prettily marked; used for 
cabinet-work, but more particularly for piles, bridges, railway 
sleepers, etc. Diameter, 18 to 24in.; height, 40 to 5oft. 
Queensland. 
443. Maba fasciculosa, #.v.1/., N.O., Ebenacez, B.FI., iv., 290. 
“A tall tree.” Wood of a light colour, with black specks or 
streaks, close-grained, strong, and elastic ; suitable for carving or 
wood stamps. (Cat. Queensland Timbers, Col. and Ind. Exh., 
1886.) 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
