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JOURNAL, R.A,S. (CEYLON). [VOL. XVII. 



Province and the Province of Sabaragamuwa, Pannila, 

 Rakwana, Gilimale, Eratne, parts of the Pasdun Korale, and 

 Siiiha Raja forests, and again near Kitulgalla and the valley 

 of the Ritigaha-oya. 



Affords one of our hardest and perhaps most durable 

 woods. The timber is of great value for all heavy work, 

 such as beams for bridges, trusses, bridge planks, and the like. 

 Rather easily split owing to its straight grain, and hence its 

 value for shingles. Weight, 77^ lb. 



In colour the wood is a dull red when well seasoned, paler 

 when fresh. 



The seeds yield an oil that is said to be of use in skin 

 diseases. 



34. — Mesua Thwaitbsii. 



Diya-na, S. ^coeoa. 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 106. 



Much like the last, but a smaller and generally water- 

 loving tree, with very long drooping lanceolate leaves and 

 flowers that are often five inches in diameter. 



Found commonly in the wet forests of Sabaragamuwa and 

 parts of the Kalutara District, ascending to about 1,500 

 feet. Very abundant in Bambarabotuwa. 



Wood strong, hard, and durable, but rarely found large 

 enough to convert into big beams. Excellent for posts and 

 wall -plates. 



TERNSTRCEMIACEJE. 



Generally smallish trees. The Order is made up of four 

 Genera in Ceylon : Ternstrcemia, Adinandra, Eurya, and 

 Gordonia. 



35. — Ternstrcemia japonica. 

 Ratatiya, S. d^8cc. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 107. 



A small much-branched tree with small lanceolate leaves 

 and minute solitary yellow flowers. 



