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48. Mallotus philippinensis, Muell. Arg., N.O. Euphorbiacese, 



B.FI., vi., 141. 



The reddish powder from the capsules of this plant, called 

 "Kaniala" by the Hindoos, is a useful vermifuge, especially 

 adapted for the expulsion of taenia. 



This tree extends to Queensland. 



49. Melaleuca uncinata, R.Br., N,0. Myrtacese, B.FI., iii., 

 150, 



One of the common " Tea-trees." (Called " Broom " in South 

 Australia, according to Mr. Tepper). It was formerly called 

 " Yaang-arra" by the aboriginals of lUawarra. 



According to Mr. J, G. 0. Tepper (Froc. R.S. S.A., iii., 174), 

 the leaves of this plant, if chewed, are very useful in alleviating 

 and curing ordinary catarrh. This observation is well worth 

 repeating, especially as this particular species is widely distributed, 

 and as there is no reason to suppose that this property is confined 

 to this single member of a very large genus. 



Found also in Western and South Australia, Victoria and 

 Queensland. 



50. Melia composita, Willd., N.O. Meliacese, B.FI., i., 380. 

 "Dygal" of the aboriginals of northern New South Wales. 



**White Cedar" and "Cape Lilac" of the colonists. Called 

 'Persian Lilac" and other names in India. 



The Hindoos use the flowers, fruit, leaves, and bark for many 

 medical purposes. The root-bark is on the secondary list of the 

 Cnited States Pharmacopoeia as an anthelmintic. In large doses 

 it is said to produce narcotic effects, though these, if produced, 

 pass off" without injury to the system. 



This tree extends from New South Wales to northern Australia. 



51. Mentha gracilis, R.Br., N.O. Labiatse, B.FI., v., 83. 

 " Native Pennyroyal." 



Mr. Bauerlen points out that this plant and M. satureoides are 

 used (in the southern districts of New South Wales at least) by 

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