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Pangira (xo). Most probably Lonchocarpus mossambicensis though the name is not quite confined to that tree A most beautifullv fieured tim h PP 1 r \ . 
markings on a very dark brown ground; weigh, 45 «o 5 o ,bs, rings very numerous and close, dark, ,he «b St* 
as a first-class furndure trnrber for export, but probably also useful for local purposes. Abundant in Magenja da Costa, usually about 30 cm diameter. 
Pae-ferro (2), Swartzia madagascariensis. The heaviest, darkest, most dense, and probably most valuable timber in the collection. Also I should think the most difficult 
• e ' ght ° ve ^ 60 lbs - 5 r,n 8 s and ra y $ abs ent; pores mmute; surface first-rate, with or without varnish. For piano manufacture excellent ■ for all high class 
whTtel'ts g ° ; ° r a " y heavy hardW00d KOtk SUitable ' “ d * ,imb “ th “ l h - * value anywhere, (except in ^present site,. Dumbt. and ,mt darned b" 
.. .. , J * thG col,e( ; tion °f timbers at Lourenzo Marques some species are evidently duplicated from different localities, and under different names, but as the locality affects 
the timber to some extent I have put together those from each locality, so far as locality is known, and some species consequently occur more than once. * 
Specimens from Lourenzo Marques — 
Goane (4), Albizzia fastigiata. Timber yellowish-grey, dense in the centre, open in the grain in the sapwood, which is rather lighter in colour. Pores large and long 
fibres long, continuous; surface fair, when varnished it is very pretty. Growth rapid; weight about 45 lbs. As good as Natal samples, and the trees are muTh more 
sound, and fit for yielding naves in quantity. Bark 6 m.m. thick, hardly cracked, rather wrinkled and warted, grey. Tree abundant. 
Magalemba (4), probably Oxyanthus latifolius. A close-grained dense yellowish timber, without pores or rays, and with no difference between heart-wood and sapwood 
polishes to a beautiful clean surface and takes varnish well. Fit for engraver's work, or if it grows large enough for hardwood purposes. Bark thin, solid, red inside, 
grey externally, slightly cracked and more or less decorticated. Specimen 10 c.m. diameter. 
Jombuge, or Engambuze (4). Possibly Avicennia officinalis, but I think not. A dense close-grained hardwood, showing few pores and no rays nor cracks Ileart- 
wood s c.ni. on a 10 c.m. log is almost black ; sapwood suddenly light yellow. The two colours contrast well and may be of use in furniture work or walking sticks 
&c^ The heartwood is too small to be of much use alone (unless it grows to greater size) but is of good quality. Bark thin, stringy, decorticating, entire and of 
colour. 
Pama or Bembe (4), Garcima Livingstomana. A light-yellowish timber of rapid growth, the rings being 8-12 m.m. apart; grain straight, somewhat figured ; knots too 
many ; pores rather few, large ; rays prominent. Takes a good surface and takes varnish well. As a wood for boxes and light work is quite fit, though seldom of 
arge size. Weight about 45 lbs. Bark grey, 6 m.m. thick, wrinkled but hardly fissured, red when cut, and having horizontal scars where the numerous branches 
have been. 
Morentima (4), Bersama(?) mossambicensis. A yellowish-grey timber of about 45 lbs. weight ; rings 2*5 m.m. apart, pores numerous, long, spongy, giving the timber an 
open grain fit for light box manufacture, &c. 
Gala-n-gala (4), probably Psychotria capensis. A dense close-grained yellowish-brown timber, taking a beautiful surface and taking varnish well. Rings about 4mm 
apart; pores few, minute; rays evident, close, fine ; bark dark-brown, not much fissured. 
Poane (4). A dense timber of comparatively light weight (about 50 lbs.), very close grained, beautiful surface, and takes varnish well. Bark very thin, grey, somewhat 
stringy. 0 ' 
