Abrus precatoris, Hab. in India.
Detarium Senegalense. \
Cytisus cajan, Hab. in Zeylona.
Arachis hypogea”, Hab. in ntraque Ind. Afr.
Cassia occidentalism Hab. in America.
„ acuminata, Hab. in Guyanæ sylvis.
„ fistula, Hab. in India, Ægypto, &c. ?
Moringa arabica1, Hab. in Arabia.
Indigofera trifoliata, Hab. in India.
,, stricta, Hab. ad C. b. spei.
„ frustescens', Hab. ad C. b. spei.
Guilandina bonducella *, Hab. in Indiis.
Robinia flavab, Hab. in borealis imperii Sinense.
Lathyrus, species imperfect0.
Erythrina picta, Hab. in India.
Glycine apios, Hab. in Virginia.
Medicago falcata.
Favolus glaber.
Genus Legumend.
« The horses of the Gambia are said to bè tetter,1" stronger, and to live longer than those of
the other parts of the coast, owing to the superior quality of this plant, which forms their
principal food, and is given to them in a dry state.
y This plant seems to be the panacea of the MandingOeS, who call it Eantamara. Its seeds
are roasted, and used iristead of coffee. The warm baths given for all disorders, have a
quantity of these lëaves thrown into them. They are said "entirely to cure rheumatism, and in
all fever cases the bodies of the patients are rubbed with them,
y The leaves are beaten, and applied to bruises, and also boiled in the water used for baths.
* I could not ascertain which species is preferred for dyeing, but they all seem to be free
from the destructivd'insect so fatal to the crops'of indigo in the West Indies.
« Called Koory, signifying “ collected into one.” The fruit is said to be good for ulcération
of the throat, and glandular swellings. The leaf is boiled in water with sugar, and the
decoction given as a gargle;
b Et varietas floribus albis. The wood of this variety is that chosen for tooth-picks.
C Named Nboom, soaked in water, and the infusion drânk for bowel complaints,
a Staminibus distinctis. Foliis obovatis, glabris. Calyce hirsute. Floribus laxè panicu-
latis. Arbor altissima, similis Piilienece. Native name VeU; The wood is as hard as
mahogany, but never grows to aTar^e "circumference. It is much used for small beams and
rafters.
Mimosa asperata, Hab. in Jamaica.
„ Nilotica.
„ species imperfect s
Hymeneea c o u r b a r il■
Securidaca erecta, Hab. in Hispaniolae saxosis.
Mangifera---------- s.
Elaeodendrum argamh, Hab. inter fluminis Tansif et Suz.
Rhamnus cassinoides, Hab. ad St. Dominicam.
Samara floribunda1, Hab. ad pratorum Cajennae et Guyennae.
Euphorbia , new species k,
Ricinus viridis*, Hab. in India.
Jatropha manihot, Hab. in Amer. aust.
Cucurbita citrullus", (cultivated.)
¡PI Potiro.
,, pepo, Hab. in Oriente.
,, idolatrica, Hab. in Guinea.
,, umbellata, Hab. in India.
,, mammeata? species imperfect.
Cucumis melo, (cultivated.)
,, vulgaris”, (cultivated.)
, lineata, Hab. in Gujana.
B ryonia , species imperfect.
e This herbaceous Mimosa is bruised, boiled, and used instead of soap.
f The natives make all their charcoal from this tree.
g Foliis pinnatis, foliolis altemis. Drupa sub-reniformi. Native name Detta.
h Native name Gunsodake. It is supposed to be antiscorbutic.
* Flores non vidi. S. floribundee similis habitu, et foliis obovatis. There are two trees of
it on the island, which are so large as to serve for land-marks when navigating the river.
k Calyce parvo. ' Caule dichotomo. Floribus axillaribus. Foliis obliquis, ovatis, obtusis,
subtus canescentibusj stipulis minutis. Planta lactescens.
1 An infusion of the root is taken fasting for worms, and is called by th,e Moors, Badasabalas.
m This grows to an immense size. A variety from St. Jago is propagated in preference, as
it is devoid of sweetness. The only botanical difference is, that its leaves have three lobes
instead of five. %
n Both this and the c. melo produce good fruit, but it is difficult to preserve it till it reaches
maturity, for it is always'attScked by worms.