NO. 53. — 1902.] TREES AND FLOWERING PLANTS. 



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A moderately large tree, with pale bark and twigs much 

 marked with scars of fallen leaves. Leaves large, broadly- 

 ovate, cordate, with very conspicuous lateral veins and large 

 bud-enclosing stipules. Leaves dark green above, smooth, 

 much paler below. Stalks thick, about one inch, opposite. 



Flowers pale yellow, placed in a close globose fleshy head, 

 often rather like a potato in appearance, terminal, on stout 

 stalk. 



Rather common in the Western Province, where it is 

 generally found near water. Occurs in many parts of the 

 Kalutara District. 



Wood turmeric-yellow, often bright yellow when fresh, 

 rather close, straight-grained, soft. Weight, about 38 lb. 

 Suitable for tea boxes, panels, or ceilings. 



The fruits are eaten by the natives. 



[Low-country, in both moist and dry zones.] 



176. — Anthocephalus Cadamba. 



Ela-bakmi,S. » Vellai-kadampa,T. Q eu&r far &t-th lift. 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. II., p. 293. 



A tall straight-stemmed tree with wide straight horizontal 

 branches. Bark smooth, pale white or grayish. Leaves 

 large, especially in young plants, opposite, ovate-oblong, acute 

 at apex, with many strong lateral veins, slightly hairy on 

 their under surfaces. Leaves pale green, rather glossy, with 

 rather long stalks and large stipules. Deciduous. Fast 

 growing. 



Flowers in spherical heads, closely packed, pale orange- 

 yellow, sweet-scented. 



Fairly common in both Provinces, but more so in Sahara- 

 gamuwa, where it spreads up to 2,000 feet. Plentiful at 

 Gilimale, Kuruwita, and Madola, 



Wood pale yellowish-gray, close, even-grained, soft, about 

 40 lb, per cubic foot. Suitable for tea boxes or very 

 temporary work, as the wood is not durable. Has been used 

 without success for sleepers. 



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