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JOURNAL, R.A.S. (CEYLON). [VOL. XVI L 



BIXACE/E. 



The Order contains six Genera, viz., Scolopia, Erythro- 

 spermnm, Flacourtia, Aberia, Trichadenia, and Hy dnocarpus. 



17. — Scolopia acuminata. 

 Katu-kenda, S. zssztsssi&Sq. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 70. 



A moderate-sized tree, with many simple spines on the 

 young stems and branches. Fairly common, but chiefly in 

 the drier parts of both Provinces, at low altitudes and in 

 rocky places. 



Affords useful wood for posts and rafters, and when it is 

 not exposed it is durable. 



Leaves about four inches, oval, tapering, finely pointed, 

 dentate round the margin, attached by very short stalks. 



[Hantane, Nilambe, Deltota, Alut-oya.] 



18.— Scolopia G^ertneri. 

 Katu-kuruhdu, S. arg^^g. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 71. 



A moderately large tree, with compound spines on the 

 stem, giving the tree a formidable appearance. 



Found in moderate abundance in lower parts of both 

 Provinces, but is nowhere common. Occurs in the Maha- 

 oya valley and in parts of the Hapitigam Korale, and also 

 near the base of the Rakwana and Balangoda hills. 



Affords a very good wood for wall-plates and posts, but 

 never gets to a size large enough for making big beams. 



[Both moist and dry regions.] 



19— Trichadenia zbylanica. 



Tolol, Titta-eta, S. <*aoi^c-d> ^^^CPi©. 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 74, pi. VIII. 



A large straight-stemmed tree, with big leaves prominently 

 veined below. Moderately common in many parts of the 

 Province of Sabaragamuwa. Occurs in the valley of the 

 Hangomuwa-ganga, Gilimale, Rakwana, and Balangoda. 



