42 FOREST . TREB3. 



A small tree of the Western GMts, wliieh is said 

 to afford a superior fibre. 



90 Grewia columnaris, Sm. G. pilosa, Lam. and G. 

 emarginata, W. & A. are large woody climbers of the 

 reserved jungle. Other species are badly authenti- 

 cated, and require fuller investigation in the field. 

 The growth of these plants should be encouraged 

 where natural herbage is deficient as their leaves, are 

 relished by most cattle, and, no doubt,, aiford 

 nutrient food. 



91 Erinocarpus Nimmoanus, Geah. Kan. Kadw- 



bende, Haladi, Adavi; 



mg—Bedd. Fl. Sylv. 1 110. 



References— Gam&. Man. Timb. ; Fl_ of Brit. Ind. 

 A medium-sized tree with rather large, yellow, 

 flowers, in terminal panicles. Not uncommon in 

 Hassan in the mixed zone. The barjc yields a good 

 rope-fibre. Wood , of little value. Herbarium 

 specimens are wanted. 



The fibre-yielding genera Triumfetta and Cov- 

 chorus, are well represented in the forest reserves ; 

 but the jute plant, Gorchorus capsularis, is. not in- 

 digenous to Mysore. 



92 Elaeocarpus serratus, Linn. Kan. Perinkara. 

 This tree is somewhat rarely found on the west- 

 ern boundary ; and may be recognised by its edible 

 fruit, which is of the size and form of a small olive. 

 The fruit imparts an agreeable acid flavour to vege- 

 tables, is eaten with curries, and pickled in oil for 

 general use. The genus Elaeocarpus is pretty clearly 

 marked by the laciniated petals of the flower, which 

 is an unusual condition in the family. 



93 Elaeocarpus oblongus. G^etn. Kan. Hanaltadi 

 Fig— Wight Ic. t. 46. 



