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hullu (Stolz, 1882); Balad véru (Pharmacogr. Ind., 1893) ; Mudi- 
vala hullu (Stolz, 1882). Malayalim: Ramacham {Rheede, 1703). 
Tulu: Mudyala (Stolz, 1882). Singalese: Savandra (Hermann, 
1670-77). Malay: Akar wangi (literally, fragrant root), Bur- 
_mese: Miya-moa (Moodeen Sheriff, 1869). Spanish: Yerba Moro, 
Raiz de Moro (Blanco ; Philippines). The Anglo-Indians call it 
“ Khas-Khas” (Jones, 1795), the derivation of which is uncertain. 
12. Andropogon odoratus, Lisb. in Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc., 
vol. iv. (1889), p. 123, with plate.-—Based on specimens collected 
by Mrs. Lisboa near Lanowli, Bombay Presidency. 
DESCRIPTIONS.—Lisboa, l.c. and vol. vi. p. 68 and p. 203; 
Hook, f., Fl. Brit; Ind., vol. vii., p. 177. 
ILLUSTRATION.—Lisboa. l.c., vol. iv., plate opposite p. 118 (bad). 
SYNONYMS.—None. 
DISTRIBUTION.—Bombay ; Thana and Poona Districts. 
HERBARIUM SPECIMENS EXAMINED.—BOMBAY PRESIDENCY : 
Thana District, near Thana, Dymock; Lanowli, Lisboa; Puna 
District, Mawal, Woodrow. 
O1m.—Not produced commercially. Composition unknown. 
Specific gravity, 0-931 (Dymock), 0-915 (Schimmel & Co.). Angle 
of rotation ap: — 22°75° (Dymock), — 23° 10’ (Schimmel & Co.). 
VERNACULAR NAMES.—WMarathi: Veddi gavat (Lisboa); Usad- 
hana (Watt, 1889). 
EXPLANATION OF THE PLATE. 
Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf—Fig. 1, entire plant ; 2, end of rhizome with 
tuft of sheaths; 3, upper leaves of a barren tuft; 4, part of an inflorescence ; 
5, pair of spikelets; 6, sessile spikelet; 7, outer (lower) glume; 8, valve 
(glume III.) of lower (barren) floret; 9, valve (glume IV.) of upper (fertile) 
floret ; 10, outer (lower) glume of pedicelled spikelet.—Fig. 1, much reduced ; 
2-4, of natural size ; 5-10, enlarged. 
XLVII.—MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. 
Cultivation of Citronella Grass in Java._While Dr. Stapf’s account 
of the Oil-grasses of India and Ceylon has been passing through 
the press various references to the industry involved have 
appeared in current journals. One of these, taken from the 
Agricultural News, vol. v., p. 335, is derived from a report by 
the Hon. Staniforth Smith, of the Australian Parliament, and 
refers to the cultivation of Citronella Grass in Java :— 
“From Citronella Grass (Andropogon Nardus) a _ valuable 
scented oil is obtained that is used in the manufacture of superior 
soaps and other articles. In Java there are several large planta- 
tions—one of those I inspected being nearly 1,000 acres in extent. 
“The grass, if planted in good fertile soil, and enjoying a heavy 
rainfall, grows very quickly. From 10 acres a yield of 12 tons 
should be cut, and four corps a year can be taken off, totalling 
48 tons. This will yield about 4} per cent. of oil, or 44 cwt., 
worth 3s, 10d, a kilogramme, say £46 16s, The grass lasts twelve 
