PHANEROGAMIC FLORA OF QUEENSLAND. 
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myrtifolia , Sims., “The Scrub Cherry,” is a small or large 
tree of Southern Queensland, which about August produces a large 
quantity of pretty red-coloured fruit of an agreeable Flavour. This is 
collected and frequently utilised for jam and wine making. In 
September, 1891, fruit was abundant at Fumundi. 
E. Tierneyana , F. v. M., and E. Wilsonii, F. v. M. (two tropical 
species), are largely used for jam-making in the districts where they grow. 
The above sis indigenous species are quite as well worthy of 
cultivation as such fruits as the well-known Brazilian Cherry— 
E. uniflora— which one meets in most Queensland gardens. 
Amongst the forty kinds of our indigenous figs many are found 
with large fleshy fruits; but, unfortunately, these arc so frequently 
infested with insect life as to unfit them for food. One, however— 
Eicus f/racil/pes, Bail. — is less troubled by insects, and is used for iam- 
making. The tree is of graceful habit, and an abundant fruit-bearer; 
the figs are nearly globose, about 1 inch in diameter, and prettily 
speckled, and the jam and jelly made from it are well-flavoured and 
sightly. 
Garcinia.— This important genus of the order G-uttifene was not 
known to have any representative in Australia until trees were found 
fruiting on the Bellenden-Ker Kange in February, 1889; and even 
now, although another has been described by Baron Mueller from 
specimens received from the Coen Eiver, fruit alone of the first— 
G. Mesfoni, Bail, is known. This fruit is of a depressed globular 
torm, attaining 3 or more inches in diameter, very juicy, and of a 
pleasant flavour. This is really a most valuable addition to our list of 
indigenous fruits, and one that should be brought under cultivation 
The tree is of much more graceful habit than is usual in plants of this 
genus; the stem is slender, erect, the branches somewhat drooping 
and the leaves somewhat like those of the willow. Some fruit of what 
may prove a third species was brought by Mr. A. Meston from near 
the same locality last year. 
Leptomerza acida , K. Br., a broom-like shrub of the order Santa- 
lacea? is often abundant on the sandy lands of the coast and adjoining 
islands, and bears a small currant-like, acid fruit, which is often 
gathered and converted into jam by settlers living near where the 
phant grows wild, Ihis plant is one of the earliest that was so used 
by the Australian colonists. 
Neplieli um. Of the many Queensland species of this Sapin- 
daceous genus, only one A r . Lautererianum, Bail.— deserves rank as 
a fruit. The part made use of is the fleshy aril which surrounds the 
seed. It is of a pale yellow colour, and has an acid flavour and 
agreeable taste closely resembling the same substance which encloses 
the seed otEiphgloths, and like that makes a most delicious preserve. 
either, however, are likely to become articles of commerce on 
account of the care and labour required in gathering and preparing 
tor use ; but, as they form an additional delicacy for the table, we may 
manufacturer hl85 am ° ngst ° ther indi S enous fruits, utilised by the jam 
Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa, Benth.-The fruit of this small tree is 
sometimes called A atiy e Loquat ” or “ Finger Berry,” and is ripe 
about August. It is very similar to the Eugenia, and used for the 
same purpose. 
