timber trees 175 



15. Eugenia jambolana, Lam. 



The Black Plum. 



Vernacular.— Naga Naval, Tarn. ; Navil, Mai. ; Nerale, 

 Kan ; Naredu, Tel. ; Jambo, Oriya. 



Habitat.— Throughout the Presidency up to 6,000 feet, 

 chiefly along streams, often cultivated. 



Description. —A large evergreen tree. Wood reddish-grey, 

 moderately hard, fairly durable, lasts well under water. No 

 distinct heartwood. Weight 48 lb. 



Chief uses. --House building (chiefly posts, beams and 

 rafters), carts (all parts), boat-building, oars, masts, agricul- 

 tural implements, rice-mortars, well curbs, common furniture, 

 carving and turning. 



By-products.— The fruit is edible. 



16. Adina cordifolia, Hook. 



Vernacular. — Manjakadambe, Tarn. ; Manjakadamba, 

 Mai. ; Kadamba, Kan. ; Rudrabataganapu, Tel. ; Holondo, 

 Oriya. 



Habitat.— Deciduous forests throughout the Presidency 

 up to about 3,000 feet. 



Description —A large deciduous tree, wood yellowish, 

 moderately hard, even-grained, seasons well, but apt to warp 

 and crack. No heartwood. Weight 45 lb. 



Chief uses. — Building (posts but chiefly planking), dug- 

 outs, packing cases, light furniture, agricultural implements, 

 yokes, shingles, carving and turning. 



17. Tectona grandis, Linn. y. 

 The Teak tree. 



Vernacular .— Tekku, Tarn.; Tekku, Mai. ; Tega, Kan. ; 

 Teku, Tel. ; Siguvani, Oriya. 



Habitat. — Hilly tracts of Godavari, Kurnool, Cuddapah, 

 Mysore, Coorg, Malabar, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Madura, 

 Tinnevelly, Travancore and Cochin. 



Description. — A large deciduous tree, wood dark-golden, 

 yellow when fresh, turning ^ark-brown with age, hard and 

 very durable, rarely attacked by white ants, probably due to 

 the large amount of oil it contains. Does not warp or crack. 

 One of the finest known timbers. Weight 45 lb. 



Chief uses.— House building (all parts), bridge-work, ship- 

 building, furniture, ploughs, yokes, narrows, carts (all parts), 

 railway sleepers, railway carriages, casks, well-construction, 

 looms, spinning wheels, etc. 



