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41. SelacfineUa crassipes. — [Mr. Nock kindly identifies this 

 for me.] 



42. Carissa spinarum. — Exceedingly common in dry zone. 

 Also India and Burma. 



43. Balsamodendrum caudatum. — Probably introduced for the 

 sake of its resinous sweet-smelling wood. Common in rocky places , 

 where ruins are found, e.g., at Nuwara-gala, Kantalai, &c. Also 

 South India. 



44. Hibiscus furcatus. — Ornamental. Tropical Asia. 



45. Gynura nipalensis (?) — Occasional. 



46. Vitex altissima. — The favourite milla. Common. Also 

 India. 



47. Crinum asiaticum. — Common on the summit of West- 

 minster Abbey " round the larger pokuna. A common dry 

 country plant. India. 



48. Vanilla Walkeriaz. — I have found this handsome orchid 

 plentiful in restricted areas in the dry zone. Its ornamental 

 flowers are striking, and probably led to its cultivation. Also 

 India. 



49. Macaranga tomentosa.— Not uncommon in dry zone near 

 streams. South India. 



50. Rhipsalis cassytha. — Occurs on rocks as well as trees in dry 

 zone occasionally. A plant of wide tropical distribution. 



51. A nanas sativa. — The common pineapple : is widespread in 

 Ceylon. It is abundant on the top of " Westminster," but its # 

 fruit was much degenerate in form, though the flowers are largely 

 developed. 



52. Phyllanthus niruria. — Common : tropical weed. 



53. P. polyphyllus. — Common : tropical weed. 



54. Chloroxylon Swietenia. — Abundant throughout dry zone. 

 Also India. 



55. Trema orientalis. — Common ; always found after chena 

 clearing in the dry country. India. 



56. Heptage madablota. — Common. South India to China. 



57. Vitis quadr annularis. — Very common in dry zone. Is 

 eaten as a vegetable. Common from South India to Africa and 

 Java. 



58. V. pedata.—A common dry country vine. Tropical Asia. 



59. Notonia grandiflora. — Rare. I have only seen it as a 

 cultivated plant. I found it on a heap of ruins on ' ' Westminster. ' ' 

 South India. 



60. Grewia microcos. — An abundant species. India to China. 



61. Diospyros ebenum. — Common in dry zone. South India. 



62. Caryota urens. — A solitary specimen on the top of " West- 

 minster ; " is probably a survival only, as the kitul is not common 

 in the dry zone. 



63. Sterculia thwaitesii. — Fairly plentiful from 1,000 ft. and 

 downwards on the eastern flank of " Westminster Abbey." 

 Endemic. 



64. Piper Sylvestre. — Occasional. Also India. 



65. Scolopia Gazftneri. — Common in dry zone, especially in 

 rocky land. Endemic. 



