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In Honolulu the writer knows of only one large tree, with a 
trunk of over two feet in diameter and large surface roots. It was 
introduced and planted by Dr. W. Hillebrand on his premises. 
Another specimen is in the grounds of Dr. R. W. Anderson on 
the corner of Beretania and Keeaumoku Streets. 
Amoora grandifolia Walp. 
Plate LI. 
Amoora grandifolia Walp., a tall or medium sized tree with 
large unequally pinnate leaves, is one of about twenty species be- 
longing to the genus Amoora, the name Amoora having been derived 
from the Bengali vernacular name Amur, applied to Amoora cucullata 
Roxb., the type of the genus. 
The species here discussed is little known. It is a native of 
Malacca and supposed to be identical with Amoora A phanamixis 
Schultes. 
When in fruit the tree makes a fine showing, as the long drooping 
racemes are usually loaded with the pink to rose-red, globose fruits, 
which when open expose the brownish black, shining seeds, which are 
partly enclosed by a bright red to orange colored arillus. 
There are very few trees of this species in Honolulu. One 
can be found in the Government Nursery grounds, others on Young 
Street and in Mrs. Jaeger's premises respectively. It was probably 
introduced by Mr. Jaeger, who was the first commissioner of 
agriculture in these Islands. 
MALPIGHIACEAE 
Several species of trees belonging to various genera are sparingly 
cultivated in Honolulu. Two of them, xllalpighia glabra L. and a 
species of Bunchosia bear edible fruits. 
Of ornamental value and also sparingly cultivated is a small 
shrub with terminal panicles of bright yellow flowers and small, 
glaucous leaves; it is the Galphimia glauca Cav. of the botanists and 
is a native of tropical America. Specimens may be seen in the late 
Gov. Cleghorn's residential grounds and at Mrs. M. E. Foster's 
premises. 
