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CHAPTER Dinduga, Andersonia Panchmoum , Roxb. MSS. 
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A lar S e valuable timber tree, that is used for planks, beams, pillars, 
Jtme 19. and furniture. ' It abounds in gum, and is nearly allied to tile 
Conocarpus of botanists. 
Doda Tayca , Tectona robusta. 
A few trees of this valuable timber are found in most places of this 
hilly tract; but in general they do not grow to be of a Size suf- 
ficient for use. Some good timber may, it is said, be procured at 
Mutati Habigay, a place near Capala-durga. 
Ursina Tayca , , Nauclea cor difolia, Roxb. 
Grows to be a large tree ; and its timber is said to be equally 
valuable with that of the Tectona, or common Teak . 
Cadaga , Cadaba, or Cadava, Nauclea purpurea , Roxb. 
A large tree, the timber of which is much used. 
Chaningy , Lagerstromia parviflora , Roxb. 
I11 favourable situations it also grows to a large size; but its timber 
is of very little value. It may be improved, however, by soaking 
it in water for some months after it has been cut 
Hadaga. 
A small tree ; but its timber is used for furniture, door frames, and 
other purposes which require strong materials. 
Mitly , Tropins aspera Koenigii. 
A small tree; but its timber is much esteemed on account of its 
being hard, and tiding a good polish. 
Easy , Premna foment osa. 
Reported to be bad timber; but apparently without foundation. It 
is put as a frame work in the middle of mud walls in order to ive 
them strength. 
JBewu , Melia azadirachta . 
A large timber tree, that is much used here, and from which a gum 
exudes, 
Mara halay, Neriurn tinctorium , Roxh. MSS. 
The natives are acquainted with its dyeing quality. Its timber is- 
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