614 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
620. Wormia alata, ”.2r., N.O., Dilleniacez, B.FI., i., 16. 
Wood of a dark colour, cut one way it shows a pretty red 
“clash,” differing in colour, but somewhat resembling that of 
English Oak. It is close in grain, and easy to work; a good cabinet- 
makers’ wood. (Cat. Queensland Woods, Col. and Ind. Exh., 
1886.) The Rev. J. E. Tenison-Woods points out that there is a 
prejudice amongsi the northern settlers against this tree, which is 
supposed to be the cause of fever, but the blame should rather be 
laid on the places where it grows. 
Queensland. 
1. Wrightia saliona, 7.2.42, (Syn. Balfouria saligna, RBr); 
N.O., Apocynez, B.FI., iv., 316. 
‘« A tall shrub or small tree.” Wood of a uniform pale yellow 
colour, the grain close ; might be useful for cabinet-work, carving, 
and engraving; thought to resemble English Elder. (Caf. 
Queensland Woods, Col. and Ind. Exh., 1886.) 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
622. Xanthostemon pachyspermus, 7.2.47. e¢ Bazl., N.O., Lyth- 
rariee. Occasional Papers, Queensland Flora, No. 1 (May, 
1886), Bailey. 
** Yellow-wood.” 
Wood of a grey, or yellowish colour, fine in the grain, tough, 
and strong. 7 
Johnstone River (Queensland). 
623. Ximenia americana, Z7vz., (Syn. X. elliptica, Forst.; X- 
laurina, Delile.; X. exarmata, F.v.M.); N.O., Olacinez, 
BL 51... 365. : 
‘A glabrous shrub, or sometimes a small tree.’’ Wood close- 
grained, tough, hard, and yellowish in colour. It works like 
English Box, and might be suitable for engraving. It is used for 
making those peculiar pillows (kali) which the Fijians invented to 
prevent the derangement of their laboriously dressed hair. 
(Seemann:) - Roxburgh says that it is sometimes used in India 
as a substitute for Sandal-wood. 
Queensland and Northern. Australia. 
