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Abundant in all gardens up to 3,000 feet. The wood 

 is tough, springy, and durable. Suitable for reepers, cart 

 hoods, spikes, and slats. Weight, about 50 lb. per cubic foot. 

 The well-known " betel nut " is obtained from this species, 

 also the medical astringent and vermicide. 



The leaf sheath is applied to an infinite number of 

 purposes, from plates to bags. 



261.— Areca concinna. 



Lenteri, S. 



Trim*. Cey. Flor., vol. IV., p. 322. 



A slender little palm, rarely more than six inches in cir- 

 cumference of stem and ten feet high, cylindrical, greenish. 



Fruits much like the last, only very much smaller and 

 brilliant scarlet. 



Occurs in backwaters, chiefly in the Kalutara District, but 

 nowhere very abundant. 



Affords very little wood, but such as it does is suitable for 

 cages and the like. 



An ornamental little palm. 



262.— LOXOCOCCUS RUPICOLA. 



Dotalu, S. ®cj"£rg. 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. IV., p. 322. 



A tall cylindrical-stemmed palm, attaining about forty feet 

 in height. Head small. Easily distinguished by its red coral- 

 like flower buds on the spathe opening out, and for that 

 reason frequently used in native decorations. 



Only found in the wet zone on the edges of rocks and 

 precipices at high altitudes. Common in the Adam's Peak 

 range. 



The wood is little used, but is suitable for reepers and 

 cart hoods. 



The unopened leaf or " cabbage " affords an excellent salad 

 when quite fresh. 



