188 FOREST TREES. 



In Mysore, this is a deciduous tree of medium or 

 large size, according to position, but always attaiaiflg 

 its largest dimensions in the moist valleys of the 

 Malnad, or hill country. 



"Wood grey to light-reddisli brown, compact, 

 close and fine grained, hard. Weight 35 — 47 lb. 

 per cubic foot, seasoned ; 54 lb. green. Durable if 

 not exposed to wet. No distinct heartwood. Medul- 

 lary rays very numerous and fine. Easily worked, 

 and polishes well. Used for building, furniture, 

 agricultural implements, combs, and to a large ex- 

 tent for turned and carved articles, such as platters, 

 cups, and spoons. The leaves are used for fodder." 



Bra7idis. 



Kadagada mara possesses social habits, and, like 

 the Mugali, it multipHes rapidly in moist situations, 

 It does not appear to be much used in the south, 

 although, judging from the above quotation, it is of 

 considerable value in the north of India. Capsule 

 of 2 dehiscent cocci, very small and numerously 

 seeded. 



Cultivation. — Eaise from seed and plant in sholas, 

 where the rainfall is 75 — 120 inches. The . seed 

 should be taken from old trees in the best situations, 

 otherwise it may not germinate. 



316 Hymenodictyon excelsum, Wall. Te^,|Bandaru. 

 Tig.-WigU Ic. t. 19. Bedd. Fl. Sylv. t 219, A. 

 only. 



'Reference.— Fl. of Brit. India. 

 Usually a small deciduous tree, but occasionally 

 middle-sized and rarely large. Inner bark reddish, 

 astrmgent, and very bitter. Said to be in common 

 use among the coimtry people as a tonic and febri- 

 fuge. But fuller information is needed as also good 

 specimens of the tree. It frequents dry hills, 

 deciduous tracts, and the outer fringe of the eyer- 

 green belt. 



