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



83. — Atalantia Missionis. 

 Pambiiru, S. ogdi ; Kuruntu, T. C3& 1 P<&' 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 227. 



A small tree, much resembling in habit an orange tree. 

 Bark pale gray, branches armed with stiff short spines. 



Leaves rather large, stiff, with veining indistinct. Flowers 

 white, very sweet. Fruit like a small dark orange. 



Not uncommon in the dry districts, especially towards the 

 east. Found on the banks of the Walawe below Kaltota. 



Wood close-grained, pale yellowish-white, smooth, and 

 suitable for cabinet work, picture frames, and furniture. 



Weight, about 45 lb. per cubic foot. 



[Batticaloa, Jaffna.] 



84. — Feronia elephantum* 

 Jiwul, S. ; Vilatti, T. gQ<>v&@. 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 228. 



A small tree with pale grayish bark and compound leaves, 

 with intermediate portions of the rachis winged. Thorny. 



Flowers greenish, suffused with a purplish tint. 



A very abundant tree in all the dry parts of the country, 

 from 1,000 feet downwards, especially in the Bintenna. 



Easily distinguished by its'large spherical grayish fruit, the 

 shell of which is fairly hard. Elephants are particularly 

 fond of these, which are rather acid. 



Wood close, hard, stiff, about 60 lb. per cubic foot. Used 

 for posts, rafters, and wall-plates ; durable. A strong gum is 

 obtained from the bark. 



[Throughout the dry region ; very common.] 



85. — JEgle Marmelos (Wood-apple, Bael Fruit). 

 Beli, S. ®©<g. , 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 229. 



A small tree, usually cultivated, and not uncommon in 

 gardens near to Colombo and Kalutara. I have never seen 



* Often erroneously called the Wood-apple. 



