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of Brazil, and RJiccdia acuminata of Pern. Resins and balsams 

 are obtained from a nnmber of species of Cliisia. 



A yellow coloring principle, mangostin, is obtained from the 

 bark and fruit of Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana ) of the East 

 Indies. Yellow coloring principles are found in Ochrocarpos 



Fig. 340. Gamboge plant {Garcinia Hanburyi). A branch showing the 

 axillary pistillate flowers and pome-like fruits. — After Baillon. 



longifolius of India and Vismia acuminata of South America. 

 Tannin occurs in Mahurea palustris of Brazil, Mesiia ferrca of 

 the East Indies, that flower-buds of Ochrocarpos longifolius of 

 India, and several species of Cratoxylum of China and Java. 



A butter-like fat is obtained from the seeds of Garcinia indica. 

 A fixed oil known as Laurel-nut oil is derived from the seeds 

 of Calophyllum Inophyllum and other species of Calophyllum 



