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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



50102 to 60206— Continued. 



Flora of Syrw, p. 199, and from Keiv Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 

 Additional Series IX, p. 1S8.) 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44503. 



50120. "(No. 162/19; Herb. No. 17914.) Mookoonkoole. Kongo trip." 



50121. A smaller fruited variety. 



50122. Balanites MAUGHAMii Sprague. Zygophyllacese. Manduro. 

 Seeds found along the Zambezi River near Chivamba; the boys say it is a 



thorny tree. Collected by Maj. R. Gordon, August 14, 1919. Native name, 

 mu anjondo. ' ' 



For prex-ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39190. 



50123. BarOvSma betulika (Bergius) Bartl. and Wendl. Rutacese. 



This species is the most valuable species of Barosma from a commercial stand- 

 point, as it contains the greatest number of oil glands in its small light-green 

 ' leaves. It is a rather compact evergreen shrub, attaining a height of 3 or 4 feet, 

 and is found at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,000 feet in South Africa. (Adapted 

 from The Agricultural Journal of South Africa, vol. 6, p. 83.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47953. 



50124. Barosma crenulata (L.) Hook. Rutacese. Buchu. 

 The large-leaved buchu is often distinguished as the "true buchu." It is 



a twiggy shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, with numerous pale purplish flowers produced 

 in October and November. As with the preceding species, Barosma betulina, 

 the oil glands on the leaves yield a greenish yellow oil. This oil, when exposed 

 to the cold, deposits a solid Barosma camphor which, when purified, has the 

 odor of peppermint. This camphor is used in remedies for bladder and kidney 

 troubles. (Adapted from The Agricultural Journal, Cape Colony, vol. 6, p. 146.) 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47954. 



50125. Baryxylum africanum (Sond.) Pierre. Csesalpiniacese. 

 (Peltophorum ofricamim Sond.) 



"(No. 224/19.) M'seschla (Sesutu). Common and characteristic small tree 

 of Transvaal bush veldt. Wood hard, well colored, and valuable." 



A handsome tree, native to Angola, Africa, 20 to 30 feet high, with a habit 

 like Mimosa. It has bipinnate leaves, attractive saffron-yellow flowers, and 

 flat 2-seeded pods. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of Welwitsch's African 

 Plants, p. 287.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48235. 



50126. Bauhinia reticulata DC. Caesalpiniacese. 

 ''Kifumbe. Elizabeth ville, Belgian Kongo." 



A rather small tree, native to southern tropical Africa, with leathery 

 bilobed leaves and whitish or pinkish flowers. The bark and leaves are crushed 

 and used as an application for wounds and ulcers; the tree is sometimes culti- 

 vated in Angola for this purpose. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of WeU 

 wiisch's African Plants, p. 296.) 



50127. Bauhinia sp. Csesalpiniaceae. 



"From Pemba Island, near Zan7.ibar. A shrub with white flowers, resem- 

 bling the Christmas rose. " 



50128. Brachystegia sp. Caesalpiniacese. 



"A tree known as Bangiri, found at Villa Fontes on the Zambezi River. 

 Rather like a poplar, but with darker leaves. The wood seems rather soft, and 



