MALPIGHIACEX. 451 



and rafters for roofs. In Cochinchina, Bemlnx tectnria takes its 

 specific name from being iised to preserve the roofs of houses and 

 vessels from atmospheric action^ In Brazil Byrsonima verhascifnlia 

 attains sutRciently large dimensions to be used for making beams 

 and large tables. It is yellow or reddish according to age and is 

 used in cabinet work. The wood of B. crassifolia is more compact 

 and harder. That of the climbers of this family is used to make 

 pretty boxes and small ornaments.^ 



' Loue. Fl. CochUch. (ed. 1790), 283. ■ Mart. Fl. Bras. Malpigh. 123. 



