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Urena lobata, L. — A common Tropical weed, used 

 medicinally as a mucilage. The inner bark affords an 

 abundance of fibre resembling jute. Paper has been 

 made from this fibre in India. — ' Treasury of Botany,' 

 Lindley and Moore. Kew Museum. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, Nile Land, Mozam- 

 bique District. 



Pavonia zeylanica, Cav. — Perennial plant, from the 

 roots of which an infusion is made and prescribed in 

 fevers. — ' Useful Plants of India,' H. Drury. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, Nile Land. 



Hibiscus tiliaceus, L. — A small tree with purplish 

 branches. It gives a fibre which is extensively used 

 in Bengal for rough ropes. The bark is used for 

 caulking purposes in Formosa. — ' Manual of Indian 

 Timbers,' J. S. Gamble, p. 43. Kew Museum. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, Mozambique District. 



Indian Hemp, Bastard Jute {Hibiscus cannabinus, L.). 

 — Annual. Cultivated for its fibre in most parts of 

 Africa. The plant is largely grown in Western India, 

 both as a pot-herb and for its fibre, known as "Ambari," 

 which much resembles jute. Paper made from this 

 fibre, and an oil from the seeds, are exhibited in the Kew 

 Museum. — 'Flora of Tropical Africa,' D.Oliver, vol. i., 

 p. 204 ; ' Treasury of Botany,' Lindley and Moore. 

 Kew Museum. 



Distribution : Upper Guinea, North Central, Nile 

 Land, Lower Guinea, Mozambique District. 



