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49687 to 49708— Continued. 



49702. Pennisetum qlaucum (L.) R. Br. PoaceiE. Pearl millet. 

 (P. typhoideum Rich.) 



"(No. 427. Bukama. Janiiarj' 15, 1920.) This plant, apparently a 

 ruderal, grows almost everywhere and in almost the same locations as 

 corn. Seed is exported at times to Rhodesia." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48095. 



49703. RiciNUS communis L. Euphorbiaceae. Castor-bean. 

 "(No. 419. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) Castor-oil bean." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47913. 



49704. ViGNA sp. FabaceaB. 



"(No. 429. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 578.) A large 

 vine very abundant here, with some variation in leaf. The following 

 numbers may not be distinct, but have been kept separate and are each 

 from the type shown in herbarium specimens." 



49705. ViGNA sp. Fabacese. 



"(Nos. 430 and 431. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 581.) 

 Similar to the foregoing [S. P I. No. 49704]." 



49706. ViGNA sp. Fabaceae. 



"(No. 428. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 578.) Similar to 

 the foregoing [S. P. I. Nos. 49704 and 49705]." 



49707. Zea MAYS L. Poaceae. Corn. 

 "(No. 415. Kalule Sud. January 10, 1920.) Corn grown by the na- 

 tives at this place; apparently the small variety seen g^o^^ang in the 

 small fields here. Corn is now growing in the fields here, nearly ripe and 

 in all stages to that just emerging from the soil. That is always true of 

 native culture whenever moisture conditions are such as to permit it." 



49708. (Undetermined.) 



"(No. 435. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) A small legume, about a foot 

 high, with opposite long-lanceolate leaves and two beans in a pod." 



49709 and 49710. 



From Para, Brazil. Seeds presented by Paul Le Cointe, Goeldi Museum. 

 Received March 31, 1920. 



49709. MiMusoPs huberi Ducke. Sapotaceie. 



" Massaranduha with large yellow fruits ; from the vicinity of Para." 

 (i> Cointe.) 



A large tree found in the primeval forests of Para, Brazil ; it has very 

 thick, rough bark and obovate leaves about 6 inches long. The 1 or 2 

 seeded roundish fruits are pale yellow with occasional reddish violet 

 markings. They are edible and are sold in the markets of Para. The 

 timber is used for general construction work and for railroad ties. 

 (Adapted from Archivos do Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, vol. 2, 

 p. 14.) 



49710. Theobroma grandiflora (Willd.) Schum. Sterculiacese. 

 " Cupu-assu from the vicinity of Para." (Le Cointe.) 



The cupti-assu is one of the most important fruit trees of the State of 

 Para, where it commonly grows in slightly shaded places in the lower 

 Amazon basin. The elliptical fruits, which are borne on the trunk and 



