168 THE BOTANY OF^CHRISTMAS ISLAND. 



Citrus aurantium Orange several fruiting, 



Citrus medico, Limes ,, 



The Limes of which there are plenty were at the time of 

 our visit much affected by scale. 



Garcinia Mangostana Mangosteen, all dead the dry season 



and poor soil does not suit them. 



Carica papaya Papaw, abundant, good seed dis- 



persed by birds. 



Tamarindus indicus Tamarind, several and young seed- 

 lings noticed along the waterfall 

 trunk. 



Cocos nucifera In Flying Fish bay, two varieties 



fruiting well. 



Ananassa saliva Pineapple grows well. The Mauritius 



pine is the only variety there. 



Triphasia trifoHolata, Limeberry plentiful. 



Musa sapientum Bananas do well. 



Eugenia Malaccends One tree. 



2. Vegetables. 

 Dolichos Lablab 



Cajanus indicus Dal. seen by Andrews. 



Phaseolus lunatus ,, 



Vigna Catiyang Cultivated by Chinese. 



Luff a sp. 



Benincasa cerifera Waxgourd. 



Momordica charantia Peria. 



Ipomeca aquatia Kankong. 



/ digitata Sweet potato. 



Lactuca sp. Chinese lettuce. 



Allium scorodoprasum Climes. 



Lagenaria sp. Gourd. 



Solanum Melongena Brinjal, yellow variety. 



Capsicum minimum Chilies established in various places. 



Zea Mais Indian corn grows well. 



Andropogon nardus Lemon grass. 



3. Ornamental and other plants. 



Aleurites moluccana Candlenut. One tree Ross' old housp. 

 Oreodoxa regia 



Jour, Straits Branch 



