22 
GUMS. 
translucent ruby tears, the Bengal “ Kino '* of commerce. It may be 
purified by solution in water, is used chiefly in medicine, but might also 
find employment as a dye or tan. Not collected for export in Ceylon. 
Cassia Fistula , W. & A. (Ehela, S. ; Tirukkontai, Kavani, T. ; FI. 
Cey., II., 103), common in dry zone, and India to China, yields a dark 
soluble gum. C. siamea , Lam. (Wa, Aramana, S. ; Yakai, T. ; FI. 
Cey., II., 108), is said to yield gum. 
Cedrela oclorata , L. (Sweet Cedar), introduced at Peradeniya from 
W. Indies in 1884, and sometimes planted for shade ; and C. Toona , 
Roxb. (Red Cedar, Indian Mahogany, &c.), introduced from India in 
1852, and often planted for shade, yield gums. 
Chickrassia tahularis , A. J uss. (Hulan-bik, S. ; Aglai, Kalöti, T. ; White 
Cedar, Chittagong wood ; Fl. Cey., I., 252), frequent in Central Province 
about 2,000 feet ; Indo-Malayan, yields a light-coloured gum in India. 
Chloroxylon Svnetenia , DC. (Buruta, S. ; Mutirai, T. ; Satinwood ; FI. 
Cey., I., 252), common in dry zone, and in S. India, yields a brittle 
brownish soluble gum, which might be of local value. 
Citrus Aurantium. L. (Peni-dodan, S. ; Narankai, T. ; Orange), C. 
decumana, L. (Jambola, S. ; Jamblica, T. ; Shaddock or Pumelo), and 
C. medica, L. (Sidaran, S. ; Nar-attam-palam, T. ; Citron), all cultivated, 
yield inferior gums. 
Cochlospermum Gossÿpium , DC. (Kinihiriya, Ela-imbul, S. ; Kongu, 
T. ; Fl. Cey., I., 70), a Central Indian tree, planted near temples in 
Ceylon, yields a poor gum, mixed bassorin and cerasin, insoluble in 
water, sold in India as a Kutira or hog gum (see above). 
Cocos nucifera ,, L. (Pol, S.; Tennai, T. ; Cocoanut ; Fl. Cey., IV., 337), 
cultivated in all tropical countries, is said to yield a bassorin gum. 
Cycas circinalis , L. (Madu, S.), common in wet zone to 1,500 feet, 
and in Eastern tropics, yields a clear gum. 
Enterolobium cyclocarpum , Griseb., introduced at Peradeniya from W. 
Indies in 1884, yields a poor arabin gum. 
Eriodendron anfractuosum , DC. (Imbul, Pulu-imbul, S. ; Silk Cotton 
Ti^ee ; Fl. Cey.. I., 161), common in low-country, yields a red resinous 
gum. 
Erythrina indica , W. & A. (Erabadu, S.; Mulu-murukku, T. ; FI. Cey., 
II., 63), common in low-country, often planted, yields a poor dark 
brown gum. 
Feronia elephantum , Corr. (Diwul, S.; Vila,Vilatti, Mayaladikkuruntu, 
T. ; Wood Apple ; Fl. Cey., I., 228), common in dry zone, and Indo- 
Malayan, yields (in India) an arabin gum, easily soluble in water, of 
quality equal to medium gum arabic, used in dyeing, paints, &c. 
Suitable for local use as mucilage. 
