566 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
444. Maba geminata, #.2r., N.O., Ebenacez, B.FI., iv., 2g. 
The wood is hard and tough, heavy, and elastic. It is black 
towards the centre, and bright red towards the bark. ’ (Thozet.) It 
takes a high polish. and is recommended for veneers. The black 
portion is a fairly good substitute for ebony. Diameter, 9 to 12in.; 
height, 50 to 6oft. 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
445. Maba humilis, #.27., (Syn. J. ie R.Br.) ; N.O., 
Ebenacez, B.FI., iv., 291. 
‘““Ronone” of some Queensland -aboriginals. ‘‘ Thankoin” and 
** Mogiore”’ are names by which this tree is known to the aboriginals of the 
Cloncurry River (North Queensland). 
‘« A bushy shrub or small tree.”” Wood, with the outer part, 
white and pink; the centre black, hard, and very tough; 4 useful 
cabinet wood. It is used for mallet and chisel handles. Diameter, 
5 to 12in.; height, 20 to 3oft. 
Opeaiiond and Northern Australia. 
446. Macadamia ternifolia, /.v.JZ., (Syn. Helicia ternifolia, 
F.v.M.); N.O., Proteacez, B.FI., v., 406. 
* Queensland Nut.” ‘* Kindal-kindal ”’ of the aborigines. 
A small tree. Wood firm, fine-grained, and takes a good 
polish. It is of a reddish colour, and used for staves, cabinet- 
work, veneers, shingles, and bullock yokes. 
Northern New South Wales and Queensland. 
447. Macaranga inamcena, Fiv.M., (Syn. Mallotus tnamenus, 
F.v.M.) ; N.O., Euphorbiacez, B.F1., vi., 145. 
A tall shrub or small tree. Wood of a light colour, tough, 
and close-grained. 
Queensland. 
448. Macaranga involucrata, Bazi/., (Syn. AZ. mallotoides, F.v.M.; 
MM. asterolasta, F.v.M.; Urtica involucrata, Roxb.); N.O., 
Euphorbiacez, B.FI1., vi., 149. 
