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A large tree, readily distinguished by the prominent 

 stipules that remain present for the last five or six leaves on 

 each young branch. The fruits are large, with, strongly- 

 marked curved wings. 



Not very abundant. Occurs in the Kukulu Korale, Sinha 

 Raja, Rakwana, and parts of Bambarabotuwa. 



Timber little known ; probably suitable for rafters. 



[Morawak Korale.] 



47. — DOONA ZEYLANICA. 



Dun, S. 6*1 ' 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 119. 



A very large tree with dark brown rough bark and small 

 drooping leaves. Generally gregarious, and forming quite a 

 characteristic tree in our hill forests. 



Fairly abundant above 1,500 up to 4,500 feet, but abruptly 

 terminating in its distribution on reaching the Uva boundary 

 or the limits of the dry zone. 



On the south-east of Sabaragamuwa I have not obtained 

 it beyond Kumburugamuwa village in the Kolonna Korale. 

 Scarce in the Western Province. 



It affords an excellent timber for building purposes, 

 beams, joists, and sleepers, and cannot be surpassed for 

 shingles, which are easily split from it. 



It attains an immense size, but has the objection of having 

 the heartwood soft. The wood is brownish straw colour 

 with fine close grain. Weight, 68 to 70 lb., according to 

 seasoning. 



[Lower montane zone and upper zone of moist low- 

 country.] 



48.— Doona Gardneri (Red Doon). 



Dun, Yakahalu, S. coa»«:£>. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 121. 



A magnificent tree, with thick rather smooth bark, and 

 leaves considerably larger than the last. 



