MYSORE AND COOEG. IS 



26 Asteriastigma macrocarpa, Bedd. Ka7i. Dodda 



solti', 



Fig.-Bedd. Fl. Syh. PI. 366. 

 Described as a very handsome tree with, large red 

 fruit. Not auttenticated. Specimens are wanted for 

 the herbarium. 



VI. TAMARISOINEiS. 



27 Tamarix galiica, Linn. 



This interesting bush (rarely a small tree) is 

 found on the banks and in the silted beds of rivers. 

 In general appearance it reminds one of a very 

 stunted Gasv,arina. It is a plant of great antiquity, 

 frequently mentioned by Pliny and other early 

 "writers. Gi-alls and manna are medicinal products 

 of the species. It thrives near the sea and in 

 inland situations where there are saline deposits. 



VII. GUTTIFERiS. 



28 Garcinia Cambogia, Desrouss. Kan. MaHthulH, 



Aradalada— Manjarabad. 



Fig— Bedd. Fl. Syh. t. 85. 



References.— M. of Brit. Ind. ; Bid. of Eeon. 

 Prod, of Ind. 



An evergreen tree of the Western Malnad ; 

 habit erect, branches or leaves drooping. The 

 opposite, exstipulate, coriaceous, dark-green leaves 

 are characteristic of the genus. Average blade, in 

 this .species, 4^ x If in. Flowers conspicuons and 

 unisexual. Fruit the size of a small apple, when 

 ripe yellow or reddish, grooved from the base to 

 1 the middle. The rind is eaten when ripe and pre- 

 served at an earlier stage as a condiment. The 

 libei* (inner bark) exudes a yellow juice, or semi- 

 transparent gamboge, which is unsuitable for paint- 

 ing. 



