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ily a short time ago the tiban tree was tolerably abundant on the 
of Singapore, but already all the large timber has been felled, 
nd few, if any, other than small plants are now to be found. e 
range of its growth, however, appears to be considerable; it being 
found up all the Malayan Peninsula as far as Penang where I have as- 
certained it to be abundant; although as yet the inhabitants do not 
seem to be aware of the fact: several of the mercantile houses there 
having sent down orders to Singapore for supplies of the article, when 
they have the means of supply close at hand. The tree is also found 
in Borneo, and I have little doubt it is to be found in most of the Islands 
adjacent. 
The localities it particularly likes are the alluvial tracts along the 
foot of hills, where it flourishes luxuriantly, forming, in many spots, 
the principal portion of the jungle. But notwithstanding the indigenous 
come a very scarce article, if some more 
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