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of Brazil, and Rhccdia 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 (Gardnia Mangostana} of the East 

 Indies. Yellow coloring principles are found in Ochrocarpos 



FIG. 340. Gamboge plant (Gardnia 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 Gardnia indica. 

 A fixed oil known as LAUREL-NUT OIL is derived from the seeds 

 of Calophyllum Inophyllum and other species of Calophyllum 



