AFFINITIES. 



With E. Naudiniana F.v.M. 



The species is allied to E. Naudiniana, but has broader leaves, not so tapering 

 towards the apex, and almost obtuse, as Avell as distinctly smaller flowers and fruits. 

 Moreover, according to Schlechter, it is not so tall as E. Naudiniana. which very 

 frequently forms very tall trees (Diels, I.e.). 



In the same work Dr. Diels gives a Review of the Papuan species, and this may 

 be a convenient place to give his comparison with the three other species from that 

 territory. 



A. Leaves narrow-lanceolate, sickle-shaped. Inflorescence few flowered on a 

 short peduncle. Flowers with pedicels 1 E. papuana. 



B. Leaves broad lanceolate to ovate or broad elliptical. 



a. Leaf stalk thin, up to 3 cm. long. Inflorescence axillary with a short broad 



peduncle. Flowers sessile . . . . 2. E. alba. 



b. Leaf stalk thick, at the most 1 cm. long. Inflorescence a terminal, many- 



flowered panicle. Flowers stalked. 



i. Leaves gradually tapering towards the apex, acute. Receptacle 

 about 2 mm. long . . . . 3. E. Naudiniana. 



ii. Leaves slightly tapering towards the apex, obtuse. Receptacle 

 about 1 mm. long . . . . 4. E. Schlechteri. 



