568 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
453. Mallotus phillipensis, A/wel/., Arg., (Syn. Rottlera tinctoria, 
Roxb.; Croton philippensis, Lam.; LEchinus phillippensts, 
Baill.); N.O., Euphorbiacez, B.FI., vi., 141. 
The “Kamala” tree of India. The ‘‘ Poodgee-poodgera” of some 
Queensland aboriginals. 
Wood hard, close-grained, very tough, and of a light red or 
grey colour. It warps and shrinks, and is used only for fuel in 
India. Its weight is 48lb. per cubic foot. (Gamble.) Diameter, 
6 to 14in.; height, 30 to 45ft. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
454. Marlea Vitiensis, Benth., N.O., Cornacezx, B.FI., iii., 386, 
Rhytidandra vitiense, in Muell. Cens., p. 74. 
“Musk Tree.” For botanical synonyms, see p. 41. 
Wood bright yellow, with a fine undulating appearance, black 
at the centre. (Hill.) It is close in the grain, has a musk-like 
scent; and is an excellent wood for cabinet-work. This plant is 
not endemic in Australia. Diameter, 6 to 12in.; height, 20 to 
30ft. 
Northern New South Wales. 
455. Medicosma Cunninghamii, Hook. f, (Syn. Acronychia 
Cunninghamit, Hook.; LEvodia Cunninghamit, Fx.M.); 
N.O., Rutacee, B.FI.,i., 362. Euodia Cunninghamit, in 
Muell. Cens., p. 12. 
A small tree. Wood of a light yellow colour, close in the 
grain ; a good cabinet-makers’ wood. 
Northern New South Wales and Queensland. 
456. Melaleuca acacioides, 7'v.4Z., N.O., Myrtacez, B.FI. iii., 
138. 
A small tree, wood strong and of a dark colour. 
Northern Australia. 
457. Melaleuca angustifolia, Gaertn., (Syn. Asteromyrtus 
Gerineri, Schau.); B.F1., iii.,.139. 
Wood of a dark colour, hard, and tough. Excellent for posts 
and piles. 
Queensland. 
