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of Brazil, and Rheedia acuminata of Peru. Resins and balsams 

 are obtained from a number of species of Clusia. 



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, Mesua ferrea 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 



