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(Drur.) ; and from early times, employed medicinally and put by Brahmins as a seasoning into buttermilk
: — observed by Rheede vii. pl. 44 in Malabar ; by Graham, on hedges and “ trees throughout the
Concans ; ” by Ro.xburgh, and Drury, as far as Cochin and Bengal ; by Loureiro, in Anam ; by Blanco,
on the Philippines, hardly known to the natives ; described by Rumphius v. pl. 184; and was observed
by myself from the Feejeean throughout the Southern Polynesian groups to the remotest coral-island.
Westward from Plindustan, by i'orskal p. 84 in Yemen, its berries eaten by boys, and applied bruised
to the wound called “ oruk.”
“ 1240 .A. D.” (Alst, and Nicol.), a synod at Senlis. “ A twentieth of the ecclesiastical revenues ”
was granted to the pope.
“ The same year” (art de verif.), Melek-Adel II. succeeded by Melek-Saleh, seventh Ayoubite
sultan of Egypt The name of Melek-Saleh occurs at Cairo in an inscription over the door of his
tomb— (Wilk. theb. and eg. 297 and 551).
“ Twenty generations ago” (Speke trav. ix. 9), a large party of pastoral Wahuma under Rohinda
sought protection of king Nono of Karagûé, inhabited by the Wanyambo people. Nono was treacherously
put to death, and Rohinda became the head of a new dynasty; — He “ was succeeded by Ntaré,
then Rohinda IE , then Ntaré IL , which order only changed with the eleventh reign, when ROsatira
ascended the throne, and was succeeded by Mehinga, then Kalimera, then Ntaré VIL, then Rohinda VI.,
then Dagara, and now Rtimanika” in 1861.
Hexalobus Senegalensis of Tropical Africa. An Anonaceous tree called by the Wanyamuesi
“ imkooa” (Grant); and from early times, its drupes used to color the “ gums and teeth — observed
from “ 5° S. to 2° North.” Westward, described by A. Decandolle, as received from Senegal.
Boscia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A moderately-sized Capparideous tree called in Madi
“ m’zazza ” (Grant), and probably as early as this date.
Flacourtia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A slender hazel-leaved tree with a few thorns, called
in the Kinyoro language “ m’seengeerra ” (Grant), and as early perhaps as this date; — observed in
Madi, on the Nile.
Lophira alata of Equatorial Africa. A Dipterocarpous tree called “ meeenzerrah ” (Grant) ; and
from early times, a leaf used as a charm : —observed only at 3° 15' N. near the Nile, but “ the handsomest
tree seen on the route,” the leaves “ two feet” long. Westward, is described by C. F. Gaertner fr. iii.
pl. 188 as received from Western Equatorial Africa.
Harrisonia sp. oi Eastern Equatorial Africa. A thorny Simaruboid tree called “ m’ceenango ”
(Grant), and as early probably as this date: — observed at Madi, the branches catching “ one’s clothes
in the woods.”
Gymnosporia coriacea of Equatorial Africa. A small Celastroid tree called “m’thoozeea” (Grant);
and from early times, its roots used medicinally by women, also as a purgative : — observed from “ 5° S.
to 3° N.,” very frequent. Westward, described by Guillemin and Perrotett, as observed in the countries
on the Atlantic.
Rhus sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A shrub called “ m’sangool’a ” (Grant); a superstitious
belief continuing from early times, that plants for spinage can be found if its seeds are thrown about :
— observed in Madi, its wood made into tooth-scrubbers.
Odina fructicosa of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A tall elegant tree called “ m’sangar’a ” (Grant) ;
and from early times, its wood made into posts : —“ Madi heights, 3° North.” Described by Hochstetter.
Tephrosia Vogelii oi Equatorial Africa. Bushy and seven feet high (Grant), hedging dwellings;
and from early times, a mash of its leaves used in destroying fish : —observed from “ 1° to 2° North.”
Described by J. D. Hooker.
Æschynomene Schiinpei-i? of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A bushy tree twenty feet high called
“ kong’golo” (Grant) ; its wood light, and from early times used for shields, — as at present liy the
Waganda : used “ as trimmers and door-bolts ” by the Wanyoro, and “ as load-levers ” by the Wanyamuezi
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igna luteola of Tropical Africa. A coarse bean called “ koondé ” (Grant) ; and from early times,
cultivated by the natives : — observed in Karagûé, and from “ 5° S. to 2° North,” Westward, is described
by Linnæns, and Jacquin hort. pl. 90, as received from Tropical America.
Lonchocarpus laxiflorusi of Tropical Africa. A small tree called “ mowaleh ” (Grant), and as
early perhaps as this date : — observed in “ Madi, 3° N.”
Piliostigma Thonniugii? of Equatorial Eastern Africa. A brushwood tree called in the Kinyoro
language “ m’keendambogo,” in Suahili “ keetcembee” (Grant) ; and from early times, sliort lashings
stripped from its bark : — “ found everywhere,” the leaves “ used to cover sores.”
Cassia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A bush six feet high called “mcækæs’æ” (Grant) ; and
from early times, used as fencing:—observed at “ 3° N.,” common.
Cassia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A shrub six feet high (Grant) ; and from early tinies,
to
its branches from their disagreeable odour used to drive away musquitoes-: — observed at “ 1° 42' S.,
alt. 5000 feet. ^
Sw artzia marginata of Eastern Equatorial Africa. An ordinary-sized tree called “ m’nyembe”
(Grant), and from early times, — Described by Bentham.
Nov. gen. near Copaifera of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A tree called “ m’chenga” (Grant), and
from early times, its bark made into fibred kilts, band-boxes, and round stores for grain: —“ covers
the Wanyamuezi forests.” Farther South, the name “ chenga” was found by Livingstone applied to
a similar tree.
Acacia sp. near A. seyal, of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Called “ m’seekeezzee ” (Grant); and
from early times, its inner bark used for lashings for temporary huts: — observed from “ 2° S. to
3° N.” ,
Acacia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A small thornless tree called “ m’footamvool’ah ”
(Grant) ; ancl from early times, its roots boiled for steaming the eyes in ophthalmia, — as at the present
day by the Wanyamuezi ; observed in Madi.
Acacia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A large tree called “ m’gon.gwah ” (Grant); and its
wood, said to sink in water, used from early times for hatchet-handles and building purposes : —
observed in “ 5° S., plentiful.”
A lbizzia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A thornless tree called “ m’sangal’a ” (Grant) ; and
from early times, used in building:—growing on the “ stream bank, 3° N.”
Bryonia laciniosa of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A climber; its beautiful scarlet and white berries
known from early times, — and beads like them according to Grant “ would be vastly admired by
the natives: ” observed in “ 2° N.,” in Unyoro. Probably through Arab or Banyan traders carried
to Hindustan, observed by Rheede viii. pl. 19 in Malabar, by Graham “ common in hedges” in the
environs of Bombay, by Roxburgh, and Wight, in other parts of Hindustan, and received by Linnæus
from Ceylon.
Steganotænia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. An Umbelliferous forest-tree called “ meonga
Pembe’’'(Grant) ; and from early times, a branch superstitiously believed to enable the bearer to steal
without discovery ; —observecl in “ Madi, etc.”
Crossopteryx febrifuga of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A Cinchonaceous bushy-growing tree
called “ m’tæloambai ” (Grant) ; and from early times, its roasted seeds used to fumigate bark-cloth,
or to form a scented pomade, — as at the present day by the Wanyamuezi : observed from “ 5° S. to
3° North.” Described by Afr.
Hyvienodyction sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A Cinchonaceous shrub eight feet high called
“m’fo ” (Grant), and as early perhaps as this date : — observed at “ Madi-burn bank.”
Gardenia lutea of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Called “ kolola” (Grant) ; and from early times,
its contorted branches used for fencing, and boiled roots medicinally against hæmaturia, — as by the
Wanyamuezi of the present day : observed from " 5° S. to 3° North.” Described by Fries.
Psychotria sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A shrub called “ m’sweet’æ ” (Grant), and as early
perhaps as this date : — observed at “ Faloro, 3+ N.’’
Vernonia stoechadifolia of Eastern Equatorial Africa. From early times mixed and burned with
Hygrophila spinosa and salt extracted from the ashes, —as at the present day on the Upper Nile;
observed by Grant growing in the forests and open woods “ 2° to 3° North.” Described by Sch. bip.
Pluchea sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A bush five feet high (Grant) ; and from early times,
salt extracted from its ashes : —growing around a saline at “ Kanyenyé, 6° 24' S.”
Embelia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A small tree called “ m’sækær’a ” (Grant), and as
early perhaps as this date : — observed in “ 3° 15' N.”
Landolphia fo rid a ? of Eastern Equatorial Africa. An Apocynous climber, covering lofty trees
(Grant) ; and from early times, playing-balls made of its rubber, — as by the Wahiyow of the present
clay.
Gomphocarpus sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Four feet high (Grant) ; and from early times,
worn as a charm, and eaten medicinally, — as by the natives at the present day : observed in “ 2° N.”
Brachystelma? sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Nine inches high (Grant) ; and from early
times, its bulbous tasteless root eaten : — observed in “ t° 42' S.”
Strychnos sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. A scrubby-looking tree called “ m’phoondoo”
(Grant), and as early perhaps as this date : — observed from “ 6° 21' S.” to “ woods, 3° N.”
Argyreia sp. of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Three feet high with immense flowers, and called
“ mohambo” (Grant) ; and from early times, skulls of wild animals placed by it, or with a branch in
hand the hunter certain of sport : —observed in “ 2^° N.”
Torenia pum ila of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Its roots from early times eaten with salt and
used as a gargle, — as by the natives at the present day : observed by Grant in “ s° 45' ^It. 4300 ft.,
and 1° 42' S. alt. 5500 ft.,” abundant in swamps. Described by Bentham.