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EUCALYPTUS TREES. B99 
from Sumatra, which is now likewise mtteh cultivated 
in tropical countries. It is perennial. 
Panicum Italicum, L.—This grass, notwithstanding 
its specific name, is of Indian origin, but appears to 
be likewise a native of North Australia. It is annual 
and worthy to be cultivated asa tender green-fodder, 
attaining a height of five feet. The grain is not only 
one of the best for poultry, but that of some varieties 
can also be utilized as millet. P. Germanicum, Roth., - 
is a form of this species. 
Panicum Koenigii, Spreng. (P. Helopus, Trin.)— 
India. A good fodder-grass. 
Panicum maximum, Jacq.* (P. jumentorum, Pers.) 
—The Guinea-grass. Tropical Africa ; elsewhere not 
indigenous. This perennial grass attains the height 
of 8 feet in tropical countries. It is highly nutritious 
and quite adapted for the warmer parts of our colo- 
nial territory. 
Panicum miliaceum, L.* (P. milare, Lam.)— The 
true Millet. South Asia and North Australia, but 
cultivated in Southern Europe already at Hippocrates’ 
and Theophrastos’ time. Annual, attaining a height 
of four feet. Several varieties occur, one with black 
grains. They all need a rich but friable soil. It is 
one of the best of all grains for poultry, but furnishes 
also a palatable, nutritious table-food. It ripens still 
in Middle Europe. 
Panicum Pilosum, Swartz.—Tropical America. A 
perennial fodder-grass, 
Panicum repens, L. — At the Mediterranean Sea, 
also in South Asia and North Australia. Regarded 
by the Cingalese as a good fodder-grass. It is pex 
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