592 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
cut at right angles to the medullary rays it has a figure remarkably 
like Oak. When dressed in the ordinary way it has a bold, straight 
grain, which looks pretty under polish, A slab in the Technological 
Museum, which has been seasoned over twenty-five years (having 
been exhibited at the London International Exhibition of 1862), 
has a weight which corresponds to 56lb. 10z. per cubic foot. 
Diameter, 6 to 15in.; height, up to 30 or 4oft. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
539- Ptychosperma Alexandra, /.v.4/., (Syn. Archontophenix 
Alexandre, Wendl.); N.O., Palme, B.FI., vii., 140. 
‘€ Alexandra Palm.” 
This wood is beautifully marked, and is much in favour for 
walking-sticks, the outer portion being cut-into suitable thicknesses 
for this purpose. Height, 70 or 8oft. 
Queensland. 
540. Ptychosperma elegans, Blume, (Syn. Seaforthia elegans, 
R.Br. )s N.O;, Palme, BF). vii. 240. 
** Bangalow.” : 
The stems are used for the rails of fences. The small stems 
used sometimes to go under the name of ‘ Moreton Bay Canes.” 
It isa very ornamental, feathery-leaved palm. Diameter, 6 to 12in.; 
height, 60 to 8oft. 
Queensland. 
541. Ptychosperma Laccospadix, Benth., (Syn. Laccospadix aus- 
tralasicus, Wendl.; Calyptrocalyx australasicus, Scheff.) ; 
N.O., Palmez, B.FI., vii., 140. 
“Black Palm.” 
The outer portion of the wood is used for making walking- 
sticks.. Diameter, 6 to 8in.; height, 12 to 16ft. 
Queensland. 
542. Quintinia Sieberi, 4.DC., N.O., Saxifragez, B.FI., ii., 438. 
“* Opossum Tree.” 
The timber is heavy, and close-grained ; of a yellowish shade, 
and it seems to be of good quality. (General Report, Sydney 
