LIST OF WOODS. 235 



89. Inga xylocarpa. Tangedu-manu, Tel. Jambe, Hind. — 

 This tree grows to a large size, and is much valued for house 

 building, on account of its. strength and toughness. It is re- 

 markable for its thick woody legume, and is the Xylia dolabri- 

 formis of Benth. 



90. JatropJia multifida. Coral-plant. — A garden shrub. .(Hort. 

 Gard. 79.) 



91. Jonesia asoca. — A highly ornamental tree; timber not 

 available. (Hort. Gard. 3.) 



92. Kleinhovia hospita. — A garden shrub. (Hort. Gard. 

 70.) 



93. Kydia calycina. — A middle-sized tree, pretty common 

 along the W. Ghats. (Hort. Gard. 69.) 



94. Lagerstromia microcarpa. Ben-teak. Ventaku, Can. 

 Cutcha catta-maram, Tam. — A tree of large size, with a long 

 straight stem; the timber is of ordinary character, easily worked, 

 and suited for purposes where strength and beauty are not re- 

 quired. (Wight 20, and 118, Cannanore; Tinnevelly, Coorg, 

 Travancore, Palghat.) 



95. Lawsonia inermis. Henna plant. Mendi, Hind. — A 

 hedge plant, resembling the English privet; the wood strong, and 

 suited for tool handles, tent pegs, &c. ; the leaves yield the dye 

 used by the natives. (Hort. Gard. 33.) 



96. Malpighia punicifolia. Barbadoes cherry. — An ornamental 

 shrub introduced from the W. Indies. (Hort. Gard. 25.) 



97. Mangifera indica. Mango tree. Maa-maram, Tam. 

 Mamidi chettu, Tel. Mavena, Can. — A tree, of large growth, 

 and generally diffused. The mature wood is dull grey, open, 

 yet durable, if not exposed to wet, of , the effect of which it is 

 very sensitive. It is the cheapest wood procurable in Madras ; 

 used for packing-cases, boarding, and rough work in general. Mr 

 Bohde says it holds a nail faster than any other wood known to 

 him. (Wight, 39 ; Mysore, Bangalore, Hort. Gard. 57.) 



98. Melia azadirach. Margosa. Malai vembu, Tam. Tu- 

 raka vepa, Tel. — A tree of moderate size, and in some localities 

 of large size. The mature wood is hard, durable, and handsomely 

 marked. A valuable oil is made from the seed. (Wight, 41 ; 

 Bangalore, Palamcofta.) 



