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



TILIACEJE. 



The Order is represented in Ceylon by six Genera, viz.,, 

 Pityranthe, Berrya, Grewia, Triumfetta, Corchorus, and 

 Elseocarpus. The greater number of species yield valuable 

 fibre for coarse work, such as gunny bags and the like. 



74. — Berrya Ammonilla (Trincomalee Wood). 



Hal-milla, S. ®<5^<3c 5 Chavandalai, T. &su<5ssri-%su. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 173. 



A tall slender-stemmed tree with pale smooth rather thin 

 bark. Leaves large, somewhat ovate, on rather long green 

 stalks. Flowers white, small, in large panicles. 



Moderately abundant, and often found in gardens in many 

 parts of both Provinces. In the natural state it is generally 

 confined to the dry country. Occurs all through the wilder 

 parts of the Kolonna, Atakalan, and Meda Korales, and in 

 moderate abundance in the Kegalla District towards the 

 North-Western Province boundary. 



A magnificent timber, and one of great value for many 

 purposes. The wood is rather light, — 56 to 60 lb. per cubic 

 foot, — pale yellowish, with very fine close transverse lines 

 across the grain. 



It is used in boat -building, for oil casks, gun carriages, and 

 carriage shafts, owing to its toughness and durability. A 

 tree that would well repay cultivation in dry districts. 



[Forests of the dry country.] 



75. — Grewia tiliwfolia. 



Daminiya, S. <^©^Scc; Chadaichi, T. <F«»t_P. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 175. 



Usually a smallish tree with pale grayish-red bark, easily 

 stripped in young plants, when it is suitable for rope. 



The heartwood is close, heavy, and durable, but rarely 

 found of any great size. 



