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trunk of a fallen tree. The strained milk is added from 

 day to day until the tank is full. It is then covered 

 with palm leaves and left for 12 to 14 days or more, 

 according to the season, until most of the watery 

 portions have either evaporated or sunk into the wood. 



Fig. 4. Funtutnia elastica. 

 A. Branch. B. Inflorescence. C. Flower. 



The rubber obtained has a dark brown colour externally, 

 with a paler section. 



Funtumia is very susceptible to damage by in- 

 temperate tapping, and like other African rubbers, it 

 has been largely exterminated in many districts owing 

 to over-zealous collection. Recently plantations of this 



