THE NIGERIAN TIMBER TREES 343 
Deinbollia primata. Oju Agbigbo (Yoruba); Ebegogogbo (Benin). 
It is a small, shrub-like tree found in the Abeokuta and 
Benin provinces. The small orange-brown-coloured seeds are 
of similar shape to, though smaller than, Blighia sapida; they 
are, however, more elliptical. The stem of the tree, if found 
with the proper crook in it, is used for making hoe-handles. 
The leaf is pinnate. This tree only attains a small size, and 
is found as undergrowth in the mixed deciduous forest zone. 
Cupania akeesia. Small Ukpi nufwa. Ishin-jeje, Ishin-gege 
(Yoruba) ; Ukpi nufwa (Benin). 
This is a small, shrub-like tree, common in the Abeokuta 
and Benin provinces of Nigeria. 
Rhamnacee, 
Zisyphus mucronata (Willd.). Walking-stick Wood. Ekanesie 
adie (Yoruba). 
This is a shrub-like tree of the dry-zone forest, but does 
not bear such a nice fruit as that of Z. jujuba. 
Tiliacee. 
Glyphea Grewtoides (Hook.). Atori (Yoruba) ; Uwenyriotan, Uwem- 
riotan (Benin). 
It is a small tree, not much more than a large shrub, with 
small leaves, and very common in the undergrowth of the 
evergreen forest. It is not a hard wood. 
It is found in the Benin, Calabar, Abeokuta, Ondo and 
Ibadan provinces of Nigeria. It is usually found as one of the 
smaller trees forming the undergrowth in the evergreen forest. 
It yields a strong, hard wood near the junction of the roots 
with the stem, though otherwise it is soft. 
It is a shade-bearer, and usually grows in a moist place. 
Reproduction by seed, judging by the amount of self-grown 
seedlings found, must be good. It thoroughly protects the 
soil and enriches it. It thus serves a useful purpose in the 
undergrowth of evergreen forests. 
Native Use.—It is used as a “‘ Ju-ju” whip in Benin and for 
walking-sticks. Smal] stump shoots can also be used for yam 
supports and for making hoe-handles. ' 
Cistanthera sp. False Hill Mahogany. Oro, Apata (?) (Yoruba) ; 
Abolo (?) (Benin). 
It is found in the Abeokuta and Benin (?) provinces of 
Nigeria. It is a very common tree on the hill-sides of the 
Olokemeji Reserve, and to a lesser extent in the Ilaro Reserve. 
It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a growth of 8 feet and the 
bole length of about 40 feet. The bark is very curious, with 
