626 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
32. Laportea photiniphylla, Wedd., (Syn. Urtica photiniophylla, 
A. Cunn.; Fleurya photiniphylla, Kunth); N:O., Urticez, 
B.FIL., vi., 102: 
“ Small-leaved Nettle.” 
The inner-bark yields a good description of fibre, which is 
used by the aborigines for various purposes, such as cordage, 
fishing nets, and dilly bags. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
33. Lavatera plebeia, Sims, (Syn. Z. Behriana, Schlecht.; Malva 
Behriana, Schlecht. ; MZ. Pretsstana, Miq.); N.O., Malvacee, 
BFE w, 135. 
“Tree Mallow.” 
This plant has been successfully tried for rope and paper 
making. In the latter case it is pulled up by the roots and 
hung up to dry; when dry, it is chopped up small, treated with 
alkali to remove the gummy matter, and after ordinary bleaching, 
may be used like rags. It is used by the aboriginals for baskets 
and fishing lines. (Guilfoyle.) 
All the colonies except Western Australia. 
34. Lepidosperma gladiatum, Zadz//., (Syn. LZ. ensatum, Nees); 
N.O:, Cyperacez, B.FI., vii., 387. 
A “ Sword-sedge.” 
This plant yields an excellent paper material. For remarks 
on its applicability as a fibre, see Proc. R.S., Vict., 1860, p. 208. 
All the colonies except Queensland. 
35. Linum marginale, A. Cunn., (Syn. L. angustifolium, DC.); 
N.O:, Lines; B. FL, i., 283. 
“ Native Flax.” 
Although a smaller plant than the true flax, this plant yields 
fibre of excellent quality. It is used by the blacks for making 
fishing nets and cordage. 
Throughout the colonies. 
36. Livistona australis, &.2r., (Syn. Z. inermts, Wendl.; 
Corpyha australis, R.Br.) ; N.O., Palme, B.FI., vii., 146. 
“Palm Cabbage,” or ‘‘Cabbage Palm.” 
