154 JOURNAL, R.A.S. (CEYLON). [YOL. XVII. 



unacquainted with its bad qualities) but should be caref ully 

 avoided for such purpose. 



Suitable as an inferior firewood. 



[Morawak Korale, Ambegamuwa, Kandy.] 



122. — Nothopegia Oolebrookiana. 

 Bala, S. ©c- 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 325. 



A moderately large tree with thin greenish-gray bark, 

 frequently to be found on the banks of streams. Leaves rather 

 long, narrowly lanceolate, dull purplish when very young. 

 Flowers, small, on very short stalks, in axillary short racemes. 



Very common in all the wet forests of both Provinces, 

 particularly so in the Nawadun and Kukulu Korales. 



The wood is a pale yellow, smooth, heavy, and splits easily. 

 It is useful for mine props, posts for temporary buildings, 

 and rafters, but is not very durable. 



[Up to 3,000 feet ; common.] 



123.— Campnosperma zeylanicum. 



Aridda, S. cp84$* 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 326. 



A rather large tree with gray bark and long-spreading 

 surface roots. 



Leaves generally crowded, rather long, ovate, tapering to 

 a short stalk, stiff, dark shining green above. Flowers 

 minute, in erect stiff axillary racemes, dull white. 



A very abundant tree in the Eatnapura District, where in 

 places it is found growing gregariously, as for instance in 

 Bambarabotuwa. Common all round the base of the Peak 

 range from Pelmadulla to Kitulgalla. Occurs in the 

 Pasdun Korale, especially at Pelawatta and Hewissa, but 

 disappears north of the Kelani river. 



An ideal tea box wood. Fairly hard, white, easily worked, 

 free from tainted smells, and moderately durable. 



Weight, about 34 lb. per cubic foot. 



