46 WEST AFRICAN FORESTS AND FORESTRY 
wild in the forests. It differs in having well-developed buttress 
roots. The seed is not eaten. 
Lonchocarpus. Mountain Mahogany. Ali (Timani); Jumbowill 
(Mendi), probably Petophorum sp. 
A very tall and straight tree, with a bole of 50 feet and a 
girth of 10 feet. It is found everywhere, especially on the 
edges of old clearings and in old farms. It has been felled 
for export, but no data are available as to its worth. The wood 
resembles pine, being soft and full of resin-like canals. 
Lonchocarpus cyanescens.*  Big-leaved Indigo. Jalei, Walwei 
(Mendi). 
A valuable dye is obtained from the leaves, which takes 
the place of indigo and is sold at from 4s. to 4s. 6d. a pound 
in England. 
Lonchocarpus sericeus.* 
A branched and gnarled tree growing on the sea shore, 
its roots often being washed by the tide. The timber is close- 
grained, hard and durable. 
Cassia Siberiana.* Bongbo or Bangbwei (Mendi). 
A small tree bearing handsome yellow flowers. A decoction 
is made from the root to ease elephantiasis, also stomach 
troubles. 
Copaifera Guibourtiana.* Sierra Leone Gum Copal. Akak (Timani) ; 
Kobwi (Mendi). 
This tree was found growing on the ridges and low-lying 
land near York and Bureh Town, also in Ronietta, Karene 
District, and Kassewe Hills. It is noted forits gum. The dead 
wood works up very well, having a fine grain and red colour, 
and should be of value for export. Locally it has only been 
used for bridge-building. The average price paid by local 
traders for the gum appears to be 1s. a pound. 
Copaifera salikounda.* Buini (Mendi). 
A large tree. 
Pterocarpus esculentus. Atont (Timani); Batwi (Mendi). 
Pterocarpus erinaceus.* Rosewood. Katai (Timani); Bundwi 
Batwi (Mendi). 
This is a small but valuable tree, confined principally to 
the drier parts of the country, particularly in the Karina 
forests. The wood finds a good market in France. Locally 
it is used to make a musical instrument called “ Balangi.” 
The seeds are intoxicating when eaten raw. 
Macrolobium sp. Jamostima (Mendi). 
Macrolobium Palisotii. K’Pal (Timani); Bumbi (Mendi). 
Macrolobium sp.?* Limba? African Violet Wood. Tunfall 
(Timani) ; Pfandi or Mbombi (Mendi). 
