Descriptions of Malayan plants. No. II. / [William Jack].

  • William Jack
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[1820]
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Credit: Descriptions of Malayan plants. No. II. / [William Jack]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ( W } jone seeded nut. 'Embryo inverse., Cotyledons hemis¬ pherical. Radicle superior, within the edge of the cotyledons* Qbs. This species has considerable affinity to L. cu« pularia. The fruit has a strong balsamic smell, and yields an oil, which is considered useful in Rheumatic affections, and has the same balsamic odour as the fruit itself. An infusion of the root is drank in the same manner as Sassafras, which it appears to resemble in its qualities. The wood is strong and durable when not exposed to wet, and in that case considered equal to Teak. Kayo Gadis siginifies the vrigin tree, whence the specific name. May this be the Oriental Sassafras wood mentioned jmder the article Laurus in Rees* Cyclopedia? GOMPHIA SUMATRANA. fW.JJ Decandria Monogynia, N\ O. Ochnaceae. Poliis lanceolatis vel oblongo ovalibus acuminatis obtuse denticulatis nitidis subquinque neryiis, stipulis iotrapetiolaribus deciduis, paniculis terminalifauSo Sibooru. Malay. Sumatra. A large shrub or small tree* Leaves alternate, short