An Account of Mr Sam. Brown his Fifth Book of East India Plants, with Their Names, Vertues, Description, &c by James Petiver, Apothecary and Fellow of the Royal Society. To Which are Added Some Animals Sent Him from Those Parts

II. An Account of Mr Sam. Brown his Fifth Book of East India Plants, with their Names, Vertues, Description, &c. By James Petiver, Apothecary and Fellow of the Royal Society. To which are added some Animals sent him from those parts. These Plants were gathered at Salawacka and Keraputta Kaudoo, about 30 Miles from Madras, among Stony ground, Hills and Mountains, the colour of the Earth like rust of Iron: there are some moist places, but the ground is generally dry and hard. Collected from the 23d of July to the first of August 1696. 180. Visne crantee Malab. Convolvulus Bisnagaricus Myosotidis folio. Alfines facie myosotis Bisnagarica frutescens flosculis pallide flavescentibus Pluknet. Phytograph. Tab. 9. Fig. 1. an Vistnu Clandi Hort. Malab. Vol. xi. Tab. 64. p. 131. Convolvulus Indicus minor, Alfines folio, flore rubicundo purpureo 85. 2. id. fol. Comel. in Hort. Malab. Vol. xi. p. 132. Flor. Malab. Fol. 22. Col. 22. 1. 2. The Flowers of this Plant are Blue, and not of a pale yellow, as Dr Plukenet asserts. The Decoction is good in Hectick Fevers, Consumptions, &c. Which the Hort. Malab. confirms, being boil'd with Cummin. 181. Pan-neer Maraum Malab Arbor Salawaccensis Catappa Malabarica folio, flore extus fereico. These Leaves are roundish, large, and broadest towards the top, in shape very like the Katappers or Indian Almond mentioned by Nieuhof in his Itinerary: It is also very well described Tab. 3. p. 5. and figured in the Hort. Malab. Vol. 4. Tab. 3 and 4. p. 5- under the Malabar name of Ada-maram or Saros. The Flowers grow in Clusters Umbelwise, viz. several at the end of a long pedicle. Is about 8 or 10 foot high; thick as ones Arm. The Decoction of the Root, Leaves, Bark, &c. cures the Running of the Reins, and Sharpness of Urine. S. B. 182. Keela netee Malab. Nirouti Saluwoocensis minor, Abrus folio. an Fruticulus capsularis hexapetalos, Cassia Poetarum foliis brevioribus subrotundis & densius stipatis Pluk. Phyt. Tab. 183. fig. 5. Alm. Bot. 159. pl. 8. lin. 19. an Kirganeli Malab. Bajan Anvali Brum Hort. Malab. V. 10. Tab. 15. p. 29. Vitis Idea affinis, flore hexapetalo ex albicante Comel. in H. Mal. V. 10. p. 31. Fl. Malab. p. 274. 2. id. Fol. 69. 1. 10. The whole Plant ground and made into Pills, and 2 or 3 of them taken night and morning cures Yellow Jaundice and Fevers: the same mixt with Milk cures the Gonorrhea; mixt with a little Turmerick it cures the Itch and Ringworms: 'Tis also good in Headicks and Consumptions. S. B. 183. Mannerrellee-maraum Malab. Here are the specimens of two, if not 3 different Plants, however Dr. Plukenet hath in his Mantissa p. 170. (not according to bis wonted Custom) reduc'd them all to one. Is about 6 foot high, and thick as ones wrist; a Drink of the Leaves and Bark cures Cholerick Vomitings, 3 or 4 Spoonfuls is a Dose, and gives 2 or 3 Stools. S. B. 184. Nauvel-maraum Malab. Pimenta Malabarica Caryophylli aromatici folio. Caryophyllus languefcente vi aromaticus Malabariensis, folio & fructu maximo Pluk. Tab. 274. fig. 2. Alm. Bot. 88. 5. Perin Njara seu Inanel. Malab. Mandaneka Brach. Grano de gato Lufsit, Katers-ballen Belg. Hort. Malab. V. 5. Tab. 29. p. 57. Bacifera Malab. fructu umbilicato Pruniformi unico intus nucleo Ray H. Pl. 1499. c. 22. Flor. Malab. 49. 3. id. fol. 12. 1. 6. I wonder, since Dr Plukenet in his Almageftum Botanicum Tab. 274. fig. 2. had given so good a Figure of this, yet when he came to see it in this Collection, should so soon quite forget it, as appears in his Mantissa pag. 39. where he not only gives it a New name, but falsly makes it the Belutta Kanelli of the 5th Volume of the Hort. Malab. which is a different Plant. This Tree is about 30 foot high, and about a foot diameter; The Fruit when ripe are dark purple almost black, as big as Grapes and taste like Sloes; they have a large Kernel or Core, which is not inclosed in a Shell, the taste of that is not pleasant, sant, but harsh and bitter, therefore thrown away; this Kernel is more than half the Fruit. The Bark of the Tree boil'd and the Decoction drank cures all Fluxes, also the Dysentery and Gonorrhea. This Fruit is good to eat, and all over this Coast by English and Portuguese are call'd Jambolins: I believe they are the same that Garcia 236. and Parkinson 1636. call by the same name Jangomas I don't know, except it be the same with the Mansanas, viz. Ber and Ber. S.B. N.B. The Jambolins of Garcias and Parkinson seem very different from this Tree. 185. Peren-calla Malab. Kara Salawaccensis major, fol. longiore venoso. an Ben. Kara Malab. Gali seu Babouli Brach. Espinho d'urso Lustit. Aapel dorn Belg. Hort. Malab. V. 5. T. 35. p. 69. Baccifera Indica floribus spicatis, fructu rotundo nigricante, polyspermo Ray H. Pl. 1494. c. xi. Fl. Mal. 47. 3. Fol. 12. 2. 5. This differs from S.B. 62. in having its Leaves much larger, and sharp-pointed, some as big as Bay-leaves and as broad. This is a bigger sort of S.B. 62. Its Vertue the same with that; The Fruit of this is a pleasant acid taste, makes good sweet Meat and Gelly, altogether as good as Currans, they are of a fine Red when half ripe, and Black when full ripe: The Natives eat these greedily, but I cannot hear they use them in Physick: The Natives commonly call the Fruit Callacca. Some count Pecala S.B. 161. a Species of this. S.B. 186. Shala-maraum Malab. Rus trifoliata facie Frutex Salawaceenfis floribus Juliformibus Mus. Petiv. Mus. Petiver. 678. an Molago marum Malab. Mirifato Brach. H. Mal. v Arbore da pimento falso Lustit. Wild Peepers boom Belg. Fl. Tab. 25. p. 4 Mal. V. 5. Fig. 25. p. 49. Baccifera Indica trifolia, fructu ro-tundo Monopyreno, pediculo longo Ray H. Pl. 1593. c. 18. Fl. 1593. c. 18. Mal. 43. 5. id. Fol. 11. 2. 8. If Dr. Plukkenet has the aforesaid Molago-marum, as he affirms Fl. Mal. 43. 5 in his Almag. Bot. 94. pl. 7. he would be very kind to show wherein it differs from this and his Jamaica Plant, Figured Tab. Alm.Bot. 94. 267. Icon. 4. tho in his Almagest p. 48. lin. 4. he confounds it under Figure 1. Grows 10 or 12 feet high, thick as ones Arm. A Drachm of the Powder of the whole Plant taken, cures the Bites of a Venomous Horse-Fly, which the Natives call Wandoo-gudee; it's also good against the bites of other Insects. S.B. 188. Mau- 188. Maudalan-chedde Malab. The Pomegranate: Granata vulgaris Officinarum. Granata Jonft. Dendr. 28. Tab. Granata &c. Punica Offic. Dale Pharm. 413. Grenadjer Pomet Hilt. Generale des Drogues part i. p. 180. l. 8. c. 6. Fig. Malus Granata seu Punica Ger. 1262. Fig. opt. i. id. emac. 1450. Fig. Malus Punica Chabr. 3. Fig. 5. IB. l. i. 76. c. 17. Fig. Prodri. 3. 3. Gefn. Hort. Germ. 267. Malus Punica sativa C. B. 438. 1. Park 1510. Fig. id. Part. 528. 1. Fig. 429. 4. Malus Punica sava, aliis simplici flore Cat. Pl. Jam. 201. Malum Punicum Lob. Observ. 564. Fig. 1. Punica malus Lugd. 303. Fig. Cord. in Diosc. 22. cap. 152. Mella Kurni Malab. Chamaelea Malabarica trifoliata spinosa Mus. Petiver. 41. Frutex baccifer Indicus spinosus trifolius, floribus spicatis, fruëtu plano rotundo tricocco Ray H. Pl. 1612. c. 6. Mus. Petiv. 41. Kaka-Toddali Malab. Boriti Brach. Espinho do Ladrano Lu- sit. Praatkens Belg. Hort. Malab. V. 5. F. 41. p. 81. Fl. Mal. 119. H. Mal. v. 5. 6. id. Fol. 30. 2. 6. Kaka-Toddali forte Malabarica ex oris Cor- Tab. 41. p. 81. mandel Pluck. Tab. 95. f. 5. Alm. Bot. 292. pl. 3. H. Mal. 119. 6. Grows about 6 foot high, and 2 or 3 fingers thick: The Bark, Leaves and Berries boil'd in Butter, and about half a dram of it given to young Infants cures the Carpaun, Scab and Itch; the Bark of the Root ground and made into Pills, and 5 or 6 ta- ken night and morning expels Wind and helps Gripes, the De- coction of the Wood is good for the Pox and Rheumatism: The Natives boil the Root, Bark, Leaves and Grains in Gingee Oyl (which I think is Sesamum) and drink 3 or 4 spoonfuls night and morning for the Pox and Rheumatism with good success. This Plant is wholly Aromatick, in Root, Bark, Leaves and Berries, which I fancy rather exceeds than comes any thing be- hind Juniper-berries. S. B. 190. Pautan-chedde Malab. Paccifera racemosa Madraspatana Juglandis folio, nigris ma- culis eleganter asperfis. H. Un. 5. Act. Phil. No 244. p. 315. 5. H. Mal. V. 2. Tab. 23. p. 37. Ray H. Pl. 1494. c. 10. H. Mal. 123. 3. 31. 2. 3. This differs from H. Un. 15 and S. B. 12 in having its Leaves thinner, less veiny and not so stiff, the ribs from the middle of the Leaf extending to the edges, whereas the other are lost in the lesser capillary Veins before they reach the sides: The Flowers are larger, and the style exerts itself near an inch above it, whereas in the other they are not to be seen, but in those whose petala are reflexed, which they frequently are. Grows 4 or 5 foot high, thick as ones Wrist or more, the Natives make Atchars of the Berries, (i.e. Pickle them) the Decoction of the Bark of the root, cures the Gonorrhea and sharpness of Urine, S.B. 191. Vela Cacuanha Malab. Clitorius Malabaricus, H.albo. The white Clitorian Flower. Alm.Bot.294.5.5.l.20. Schanga-cupsi Malab. Gocarni Bram. Fabas de Brhamanne Lusit smalt Kruid Belg. H.Malab.V.8.Tab.38.p.69.Ray H.Pl.890.30. Phaseolus alatus Ternatenium floribus albis Alm.Bot.294.5.5.l.20. Schanga-cupsi Malab. Gocarni Bram. Fabas de Brhamanne Lusit smalt Kruid Belg. H.Malab.V.8.Tab.38.p.69.Ray H.Pl.890.30. Phaseolo adfinis Glyzyrrhiza Germanicae foliis Orientalis flore amplo albo P.B.pr.365.1.Clitoris Flos albus H.A.Lugd.id.Fol.54.1.3.162.6.Fl.Mal.213.3.id.Fol.54.1.3.H.Un.20.Aet Phil.No.244.p.244.p.323.20. 192. Carpa Cacuanna Malab. Clitorius Malabaricus fl.cæruleo. Blew Clitorian Flower Phaseolus Indicus cæruleus Glyzyrrhiza folijs alatis flore amplo clitorio. Alm.Bot.294.4.1.17. Indicus Glyzyrrhiza folijs flore cæruleo amplisive Flos Clitoridis Breyn.Prodr.1.p.42.7.Hort.7.Amst.276.1.Phaseolo adfinis Glyzyrrhiza Germanicae foliis Orientalis flore amplo cæruleo. P.B.pr.364.6.Clitoris Flos 276.1.cæruleus H.A.Lugd.B.162.5.Flos Clitoridis Ternateni-Bus Breyn.Cent.p.76.c.31.Fig.H.Un.19.Aet Phil.No.244.H.Lugd.B.p.222.19. Scanga cupsi altera Species H.Malab.V.8.p.70.Catarodu Zeyl.Creuck Javan. This and the last differ only in the colour of their Flower, this being blue, that white, which are express'd in their Malabar names. Both these are a foot and a half, or 2 foot high. The white operates more gently than the other, but they both Purge and Vomit also: yet the Natives give it every, or every other day to their Children, being ground with Water; for 'tis hard to powder. (I mean the Root, for that only is of Use.) 'Tis an Excellent Medicine in Fluxes, Jaundice, Cachexie, &c. The Natives give it every day to Pocky Children with excellent success; and they say that if the White Flowers be rubb'd in the palm of the the hand of either Man or Woman, and they immediately rub that hand on the hand of any person they have a mind to enjoy, it will make them consent, and be very fond: But I have no Faith for such Trifles. S.B. 193. Cheta paulum Malab. Anona folio obtusiore, fructu glandulofo conoide. an Anona Indica pomo viridi P.B. pr. 312. 3. lin. 12. Anona Indica fructu ex viridi & luteo cortice squamato aspero nucleis nigricantibus parvis Pluk. Tab. 134. Fig. 3 Anona foliis odoratis minoribus, fructu conoide squamofo parvo dulci Cat. Pl. Jam. 205. Pomitera Indica fructu conoide squamofo viridi Ray H. Pl. 1650. 1. Ata maram & Manil jaka Malab. Atoa, Manil panosou & Jona jaka Brach. Atas & Atocira Lusit. H. Mal. V. 3. Tab. id. Fol. 5. 1. 17. 29. p. 21. Fl. Mal. 17. 7. f. ult. id. Fol. 5. 1. 17. f. ult. The Fruit of this the English call Custard Apple, the Portuguese Atta; it hath a rugged rind, and is as big or bigger than one's Fist, is very mellow and soft, and tastes like Cream and Sugar. S.B. 193. 1. Ata paulum Malab. Anona folio acutiore, fructu majore. an Anona Indica angustifolia, fructu caruleo cortice squamato glabro Pluk. Tab. 134. Fig. 4? Anona Indica pomo caruleo P.B. pr. 312. 2. 1. 9? Anona maxima foliis oblongis angustis, fructu maximo luteo conoide, cortice glabro in areolas distincto Cat. Pl. p. 23 Fl Mal. Jam. 204? Anona maram & Parangi Jaca Malab. Tsyna panosou Bram. Anona Lusit. H. Mal. V. 3. Tab. 30 & 31. p. 23. Fl. Mal. 17. 6. id. Fol. 5. 1. 16. The Fruit of this is Russet or Reddish, smooth and sweeter than the last, and as big as 2 Fists, the Leaves bigger and longer, and Flowers sweet: Neither of them serve for Physick, but are accounted wholesome Fruit. S.B. 194. Terai Malab. Spergula Saluvaecensis foliis inequalibus latioribus & subrotundis, alis foliorum florescens. Alfina Indica quadrifolia & quinquefolia, flosculis longiori pediculo insidentibus Pluk. Tab. 130. Fig. 5. Alm. Bot. 21. pl. 10. an Kaipa Tsijra Malab. Codivi vasi Bram. H. Mal. V. 10. Tab. 24. p. 47. This has a sweetish smell, but bitter taste, it trails on the ground, and is a little larger than the next. The Natives say it gives a very pleasant taste to their Carrais, for which they use it much. S.B. 194. I. Commen Terai Malab. *Spergula Anthylloides villosa Salawaccensis.* The Natives make a Decoction of this with a little round Pepper and Tamarind, which they drink and wash their mouths with, when they have a sweetish taste and want an Appetite; it also stops Vomiting. S.B. 195. Paran Tulsee Malab. *Ocimum Salawaccense Mentha folio.* Here are 4 sorts of this, viz. Tulsee, capore Tulsee, Nai Tulsee and this Black Tulsee, they all seem to be species of Basil; the Juice of them mixt with Sugar the Natives give to Infants when they can't digest their Milk. A Decoction of the 4 sorts they give for Fevers, Coughs and Asthma's. S.B. 196. Vella caunjerrie Malab. *Ricinus Malabaricus Urtica folio.* Ricinus Althea folio molli & incano Maderaspatanus Pluk. Tab. 120. Fig. 5. Alm. Bot. 321. 3. H. Ox. S. 10. p. 349. 24. Urtica frutescens Malabarica Schorigenam dicta Ray H. Pl. 160. 2. Urtica major Indica tricarpos folio mucronato Schorigenam Hort. Ray H. Pl. Malab. H. Ox. S. xi.p. 435. 7. Tab. 24. Fig. 7. Schorigenam Malab. Pitta Gasurculi Bram. H. Mal. V 2. Tab. 39. p. 73. Fl. Mal. 276. 8. id. Fol. 69. 2. 22. H. Un. 9. Aet Phil. No. 244.p. 317. 24. Fig. 7. H. Mal. v 2. The Natives call this White Nettle, they have another lesser sort here, which they call Carpa caunjerrie, i.e. Black Nettle; they make a Powder of these which they give in Milk for Hecticks, Asthma's and Coughs, as also for stoppage of Urine. S.B. H. Un. 9. 197. Pulea chedde Malab. The Tamarind Tree. *Tamarindus vulgaris Officinarum.* Tamarindus Ger. em. 1607. Park. 237. c. 35. Fig. Ray H. Pl. Ger. em. 1607. 1748. c. 9. C B. in Matth. 191. Fig. Cam. 166. 1. Lugd. app. 9. Park. 237. c. 35. Fig. H. Lugd. B. 588. 3. l. 10. 206. Adv. 439. Obs. 602. Fig. Ray H. Pl. Ferr. Fl. 285. Fragos. 53. c. 23. Cat. pl. Jam. 147. Hern. 82. I.B. 1748. C. 9. V. 1. lib. 12. p. 422. Fig. id. pr. 32. 7. Chabr. 90. Fig. 1. 2. Vebling. C B. in Matth. 13. Garz. 119. c. 28. Clas. Ex. 196. c. 28. Sc 271. c. 21. Offic. Dale 507. 8. Tamarindus Derelfile appellata Alpin. Egypt. 15. c. 10. Fig. Tamarins Pomer. part 1. L. 7. p. 22. c. 31. Fig. Siliqua Arabica quæ Tamarindus CB. 403. 3. Balam Pulli seu Maderam Pulli Malab. Sinza Bram. H. Mal. V. 1. Tab. 23. p. 39. Fl. Mal. 259. 12. id. Fol. 65. 2. 13. This p. Jan. 147. This is the Tamarind Tree, whose Fruit is well known: it's a large Tree 40 or 50 foot high, and about 2 foot diameter. The Natives with the fume of the powder of the Root cures Piles and old Ulcers, the skin or rind of the Seed in powder is a most excellent Remedy in a Gonorrhea after purgation; it also stops all sorts of Fluxes, and in Dysenteries infallible. A Decoction of the Leaves cleanses and heals green Wounds and Ulcers; the Juice of the Leaves cures inflammations of the Eyes and Ophthalmias; the Fruit is well known to temper the heat of the Blood, with the Leaves, which the Natives use in all their Diet. S. B. 198. Chegga pu melleha Malab. Schetti Malabar. foliis Laurinis venosis. Jasminum arborefascens Indicum flore tetrapetalo umbellato phæniceo, foliis Laurinis latioribus Breyn. Pr. 2. 58. 3. l. 10. Jasminum Zeylanicum flore parvonino Herm. Ceraeus umbellata pavonia floribus coccineis Eujst. Br. 2. 58. Jasminum Indicum Laurifolio inodorum umbellatum floribus coccineis P.B. pr. 342. 5. Frutex baccifer Malabaricus fructu calyculato rotundo rubro polypyro Ray H. Pl. 157. 3. c. 13. Jasminum Indicum Lauri folio inodorum umbellatum floribus albicantibus Pluk. Tab. 109. Fig. 2. & Jasminum Indicum Lauri folio inodorum umbellatum floribus coccineis Pluk. Tab. 59. fig. 2. Dr Plukenet has here confounded this, by making 2 several Plants of it, whereas it really is but one, as may be seen by the differing Leaves of this Specimen, some being broad, others sharp pointed, which last variety he makes the Bem Schetti Hort. Malab. V. 2 Tab. 14. p. 19 which differs from it, both in the make of the Leaf, as well as shape of the Flower. Schetti Malab. Pada Cali Bram. H. Malab. V. 2. Tab. 13. p. 17. Fl. Mal. 142. 7. id. Fol. 36. 1. 16. Ratambala Zeylon. Is about 6 or 7 foot high, and thick as ones arm, bears no Fruit (is an Error) nor has the Flower any smell, the Bark and Leaves the Natives beat and eat with Rice for Pains of the Back and Joints, Knees especially. S. B. 199. Vufha cocdee Malab. Quamoclit In lie utriusq; Viole aquatice folio. Quamoclit foliis tenuiter incisis & pennatis Inst. Rei Herb. 116. 1. Quamoclit 1. B.V. 2. l. 15. p. 177. c 45. Fig. id. pr. 39. 4 El. Bot. 95. Cam 135. Fig. 10. Quamoclit, Planta nova Indica. Jasminum five Gelseminum Americanum pennatum flore fanguineo quorundam Chabr. 126. Fig. 6. Quamoclit S. Convolvulus pennatus This Climer is not used that I know in Physick, but the Natives rub the juice on their Wives heads, to make them love them. S. B. 200. Mannalekai Malab. *Spergula Salawaccensis* spicata, ex alis foliorum florifera. Is 2 or 3 foot high, the Root a Finger thick, which with the branches ground with Water, and applied warm, is successfully used by the Natives to pains in the Head, Neck and Eyes. 'Tis bitterish. S. B. 201. Mooellee Malab. *Phaseolus utriusque Indiae foliis rotundis.* *Phaseolus maritimus purgans, rad. vivaci, foliis crassis subrotundis Bisnagaricus Pluk. Tab. 51. Fig. 2.* *Phaseolus maritimus rotundifolius, flore purpureo, filiaca brevi cristata, sem. fusco striato Cat. Pl. Jam. 69. 2 an Phaseolus maritimus Indicus perennialis trifoliatus subrotundus, filiaca longa, faba fusca oblonga Cat. H. Amst. 276. an Phaseolus Brasiliacus Bry Florileg. an Phaseolus Brasiliensis Ferrar. Flor. an Phaseolus H. Menofrancofurtenfis foliis densis subrotundis amplis. Alm. Bot. 292. 1.* Catu-Tsjandi Malab. Canavali Bram. Grao do Boy Lusit. Vylebonen Belg. H. Mal. V. 8. Tab. 43. p. 83. H. Mal. 210. i. id. Fol. 53. i. ii. This Climer spreads much, the Root is tuberous, as big as ones fist, not long but roundish, taken inwardly is laxative; ground and outwardly applied Cures Pains and Swelling in the Knees and Buboes. S. B. This grows also in Bermuda, where its call'd Poyson beans, or Loes beans, from his being poysoned by them, as my Ingenious Friend Mr John Dickinson there informs me. 202. Chellendenai Malab. *Milium Salawaccense grano minore.* A Decoction of the whole Plant is good for the Thrush, being drank a spoonful or two for Children, but more for elder persons, the Mouth must also be wash'd with it. S. B. 203. Yelle-chellendenai Malab *Adhatoda Salawaccensis Clinopodii folio.* *Gratiola affinis Madraspatana Digitalis æmula, folio Clinopodii, capsulis in verticillæ positis. Pluk. Tab. 193. Fig. 3. Alm. Bot. 180. io. l. 27.* The Decoction is good for a Thrush, and used as the last, but this is better. S.B. Madel velladec Maiah. Orchides epidendron Salawaccensis Visci folio. Mus. Pet.662. Orchis aizoides abortiva Malabariensis, foliis obtusis, flore aureo odorato Com. in H. Mal. V. 12. p. 8. Fl. Mal. 194. I. id. Fol. 49. I. 12. Ponnam pou Maravara Mal. Sovanna Pouspa Bram. Goudblom Belg. H. Mal. V. 12. Tab. 3. p. 7. Is about a foot high; stops the too great Flux of Urine, with White Sediment, by taking one dram of the powder for a few days night and morning; the Decoction cures the Gonorrhea. S.B. Auverre chedde Malab. Nila chettu Gent. Indigo vera Coluteae foliis utriusque Indie S.B. 57. Aet. Phil. No 267. p. 703. 57. I have there given you its several Synonyms, with a description of its Leaves, Flowers and Pods, which last grow straighter the riper they are. This is Nil or Anil. The Decoction expels Wind, and is very good for lying in Women, provokes the Lochia if stopp'd, cures that dangerous Distemper of Child-bed Women which the Natives call Fanny: Is Diuretick, and good in Headicks and Consumptions, as they say, with many other Vertues. Here is another sort of Nil (but it makes no blue colour) which the Natives call Cale Auverree chedee, i.e. Stone Nil, for it grows on Stony Mountains, has the same Virtue as the former, but is not so strong; the blue Indigo in Cakes, rubb'd on the Pubes, helps those to Urine, who have a stoppage of Water. S.B. Arra dudda Malab. Adhatoda Zeylanica, foliis Laurinis maximis. Dictamno forte affinis, Indica arborescens Lauri Americanæ foliis f. Ecbolium Zeylanicum foliis Laurinis Breyn. pr. 2. 41. 2. 1. 3. Adhatoda Zeylanensium Mus. Zeyl. Ecbolium Graecis. Wannapala Malab. H. Leyd. app. 643. Fig. Pluk. Tab. 173. Fig. 3. Alm. Bot. 9. 1. Is about 6 or 8 foot high, and thick as ones wrist, the Root and Bark Cures Astma, Cough and Fevers, by drinking the Decoction: the Natives boil the Juice in Butter, and give it both old People and Children for Cough and Fevers. S.B. Tammerten cheddee Malab. Carambola. Carambola Malabarica fructu pentagono. Carambolas Park. 1636. c. 104. Fig. Acosta 286. c. 47. Bont. 102. Fig. Chabr. 8. Fig. Clus. Exot. 234. c. 15 and 286. c. 47. IB. V. 1. Clus. ext. 234. l. 1. 117. c. 6c. Fig. id. Pr. 4. c. 59. Fragos. 43. c. 13. Garc. 210. c. 15. Carambolifera Malabarorum Jonst. Dendr. 5. Tab. 5. Fig. Mala Goenfia fructu octangulari, Pomi vulgaris magnitudine CB. 4. c. 59. Fragos. 43. c. 13. Garc. 215. c. 15. Jonst. Tamara-tonga Malab. Carambola Bram. & Lusit. Vyf hoeken Belg. Hort. Malab. V. 3. Tab. 43. 44. p. 51. Fol. Mal. 167. 6. id. 5. Fig. C B. Fol. 42. 2. 6. Camarix Decan. Camarix & Carabeli Canar. Bo-limba Malaiis. Camaroch Persis. This Fruit is 4 inches long, has 5 edges, is very fower, the Root, Bark and Fruit correct Choler, but are not used by the Natives here for Fevers. S. B. 208. Coode cauvella Malab. Astragalus Salawaccensis foliis & siliquis glabris. Muf. Petiv. 613. Is a foot or 2 high; A Decoction of the whole Plant helps digestion very much. S. B. This chiefly differs from S. B. 84. in being smooth, that being hoary. 209. Maurel cheddee Malab. Nucleifera Salawaccensis Pififormis, Yucca folio Muf. Petiver. 661. Asphodeli Indice affinis, floribus hexapetalis ficicatis Comel. in H. Mal. V. 11. p. 83. Katu Kapel seu Cadenaco H. Mal. V. 11. Tab. 42. p. 83. Fl. Mal. 39. 1. id. Fol. 10. 2. 10. I cannot conceive why Dr Plukenet should make this an Aloes, and more especially since he saw it here in Fruit. It grows about 2 foot high, the Root as thick as ones Finger, yellowish red without, but white within, bites the tongue. Its Decoction cures the Berberis or Dead Palsie, the Juice of the Leaves cures the noise and pain in the Ears, the strings of the Leaves make very strong lines, they resemble those of Semper-vive, are smooth and spotted with a darker green, there are generally 5 from one Root, besides the Flowring stalk. S. B. 210. Turkey nuverre Kai cheddee Malab. Foenum Graecum majus, e Saluviacka Muf. Petiver. 645. Is 4 foot high, the Decoction of the whole Plant cures Cough and Astma, they eat the Fruit parched. S. B. 211. Vuterha Malab. Centaurium minus verticillatis floribus Malraspat. Muf. Pet. 369. The Natives sometimes give the powder of the whole Plant in Urine for Pox, Rheumatism and Gonorrhea; it's likewise good if taken in Water. S. B. 212. Coattakai Malab. Ricinoides arborescens Madraspatana Cotini foliis H. Un.40. Phil. No 244. Act. Phil. No 244. p. 332. 40. Is 5 or 6 foot high, as thick as ones wrist, the Decoction of this in Water (but the Natives do it with Butter) cures Hypochondriack Melancholy and Hysterick Passion: the Root, Bark, Leaves and Fruit serve for nothing else, as the Natives say. S. B. 213. Aucashdammaree Malab. Stratiotes Madraspatana Sedi vulgaris folio. Nymphaea minima Madraspatana, foliis alas Papilionum referentibus Plzk. Tab. 207. Fig. 6. an Stratiotes Ægyptia Dioscoridis Velling. 45. Fig. an Kodda pail Malab. Zelo Bram. H. Mal. V. II. Tab. 32. p. 63. Sedum Indicum palustre, foliis latissimis crispis, floribus albicantibus pilosis Comel. in H. Mal. V. II. p. 64. H. Mal. v. II. H. Mal. 240. 7. id. Fol. 60. 2. 27. This is a Water Plant, when fresh in a minutes time after 'tis chewed, bites the tongue and mouth: A Decoction of this presently cures Fevers, Coughs, Asthma's, Hecticks and Consumptions, they generally add to it a few grains of Pepper, the Flower is white, consists of 4 small Leaves. Grows in Ponds and Wells, and is not fixt to the ground at bottom by any stalk that I could find. S. B. It seems to be a Plant, swimming or floating on the Water, as the Hort. Malab. and Vellingius observes theirs to do, it may therefore be easily carried by the Wind or Current from one side of a Pond to the other, like our Duck-meat. 214. Nommenau maram Malab. Grows about 30 foot high, and 8 or 10 inches diameter. The Natives beat the Root, Leaves, Flowers, Bark and Fruit, and press out the Juice, which they boil in Butter; and give a spoonful of it for Hectick, Consumptions and Cough, with success; these people think Butter helps the Vertue of Physick, Water not. The Flower is a complication of many threads on a stalk, which soon fall off. S. B. This pod exactly resembles the Waga Madraspatan, Sena foliis filigua lata compressa ubi seminibus inflata Mus. Petiver. 697. and Mr Brown's description of the Flowers exactly agrees with it, it, which makes me believe it the same; and if so, these Walnut-like Leaves must belong to another Tree. However, Dr Plukenet affirms them one, which if he can shew contiguous, I should be glad to see, viz. its Leaves with either Flower or Pod on the same Branch. 215. Punangunne Malab. *Perexil Madraspatana*, foliis oppositis angustioribus Polygoni H. Un. 22. Atl. Phil. no 244. p. 323. 22. *Amaranthoides Madraspatanum foliis angustis ex adverso binis, floribus ad nodos verticillatis* Pluk. Tab. 132. fig. 6. Alm. Bot. 27. 4. l. 10. This resembles the *Coluppa* Hort. Malab. V. 10. Tab. xi. p. 21. but this takes not Root at every Joint as that does. The juice of the Root put into the Eye, cures Ophthalmia's and pain, a Poultis of the Root, Branches and Leaves beaten and applied to the Eye is also good; the juice of the Leaves rubbed on the Head takes away the pain, and stops defluxions of thin Rheum by the Nose. The Natives eat the boil'd Herb for the same Distemper. S. B. 216. Caurai chedde Malab. *Lycium Salawaccense spinis binis distentis, nucleo gemino vel triquetro. an Baccifera Indica, flosculis ad foliorum exortum confertis, frutu dicocco* Ray H. Pl. 1497. c. 17. an Tsjerou Kara Malab. Canti & Bidani Gali Bram. Elpinho Salfedo Lust. Bitterdoorn Belg.H. Mal.V. 5.Tab. 37. p. 73. Fl. Mal. 45. 2.id.Fol.12.1.6. If this were new, as Dr Plukenet affirms in his Mantissa, he would do well to let us know how it differs from his *Lycium Maderaspetanum Indici Alpino putati amulum, foliis minoribus hirtigis & grandioribus aculeis horridum* Pluk. Tab. 97. Fig. 2. & Fig. 2. Alm. Bot. 234. 8. l. 23. A low Bush about 2 foot high; the Natives cure the Bloody or any other Flux, by giving the Leaves fryed in Butter to eat, it also helps the Tenaflus and all Gripes: the Decoction of the Root does the same: They always use it alone. S. B. 218. Narracucha pillee Malab. *Gramen Filiceum Salawaccense, paniculis plurimis spicatum*. A Decoction of this with a little Pepper cures intermitting Fevers. S. B. 219. Eltanee coondo Malab. *Eupatorium Salawaccense, Virga aurea folio*. Is about 2 or 3 foot high; the Natives beat this and a few Corns of Pepper together, then strain the Juice, which they mix with Breast Breast Milk, and put a little into the Nose, cures the running of it. S. B. 220. Parpauticum Malab. *Spergula Rosea multicaulis polyanthos e Madraspatan.* *an Alfine Madraspat. Gallii foliis, flosculis communi pediculo ter- nis Piuk. Tab. 128. Fig. 3. Alm. Bot. 21. 6.* Dr Plukenet, to shew his fondness in multiplying species, will have this a New Plant, and to differ from the above-mentioned of his, because its stalk forsooth has changed colour, and he fancies this grows propt up, and therefore in his *Mantissa* p. 9. he thinks himself obliged to give it the 2 following names, that it may be known from his other, viz. *Alfina Saxifraga Indiae Orientalis*, fol- liolis circa caulem radiatis, flore herbido & muscofo; seu Al- fina Spergula muscosa Indiae Orientalis, surrecta cauliculis albicantibus.* What colour the Stalks of his first were he men- tions not, but in these I am sure he is mistaken, for they are yellow, not whitish, and therefore it may probably be still the same as at first; and as for its growing *surrect,* (which signifies but raised, set or lifted upright) I see no difference between them; besides, it's hard to judge by a dry specimen whether it grew along the ground, or was lifted up; but grant this nice posture should make it distinct, I presume so small a peculiarity might not require so long a title, but be distinguisht in fewer than 20 words, and those none of the shortest. The Decoction is an excellent Medicine in *Hectick Fevers* and *Consumptions*, the Powder mixt with equal weight of Sugar, and taken a dram at a time, cures the *Cough* and *Astma* in a short space. S. B. 221. Masia pattree Malab. *Arthemisia Orientalis vulgaris facie.* *Aribemisia Chinensis cujus Mollugo Moxa dicitur Piuk. Tab. 15.* *Fig. 1. Alm. Bot. 50. 6.* H. Ox. S. 6. p. 5. 2. *Ambrosia* (forsoin) *e China, Anguriae foliis accedens Piuk. Tab. 10. Fig. 6. Alm. Bot.* *Pluik. Tab. 10. 27. pl. ult.* *Fig. 6. Alm.* *an Katu Tsjetti pu Hort. Malab. Vol. 10. Tab. 45. p. 89. H.* *Bot. 27. Pl.* *Malab. 13. 12. id. Fol. 4. 1. 18. Ambrosia Malab. Artemisia fo- lio odoratiifimo, floribus flavis Comel. in H. Mal. V. 10. p. 89.* *10. Tab. 45. p.* *89 Fl. Mal. 13.* *12. id fol. 4.* Of these and the Leaves of red Pepper beat, the Natives make Pills, which cure intermitting Fevers, for other things they use it, which are needless to infer, for I take it to be, if not the common, yet a species of Mugwort. 222. E- 222. *Elippee Maraum Malab.* *Arbor Salawaccensis Lauri folio, fructu filo longo terminante, flore ex utriculo quasi erumente* Muf. Petiver. 610. Grows about 20 or 25 foot high, and sometimes 2 foot diameter. The Natives make Oyl of the Kernels by Expression, which cures the Berberis or Palsie, by anointing outwardly, and taking night and morning half a spoonful inwardly; 'tis very bitter; the grounds or Magma which remains of the Oyl cures the Piles by Fumigation: The Bark of this Tree (is very thick) bruised and put into Water, and set out all night in the Dew, and in the morning strained, cures the Running of the Reins, by taking a Cup night and morning for a few days: The Flowers are round, and do not open, but are hollow, which by pulling off the stalk makes a sort of figure like a Nut-shell with a hole in it, and a small crown opposite to the stalk, or hole, they are of a reddish yellow, smell sweet, and are a pleasant food, these boil'd in Water and drank cures the Heart-burn. S. B. 223. *Varanna Mullee Malab.* *Adbatoda Malabarica tetracantha* H. Un. 13. Aet. Phil. No 244. p. 319. Lycium Indicum spinis quaternis ad singulorum foliorum ortum Par. Bat. pr. 349. s. l. 11. Hort. Beaum. 28. 3. 244. p. 319. Eryngium Zeylanicum febrifugum floribus luteis D. Herm. Hort. 349. s. lin. 11. Malab. V. 9. p. 78. Melampyro cognata Maderaspatana spinis H. Beaum. 28. horrida Pluk. Tab. 119. Fig. 5. Alm. Bot. 245. pl. ult. Coletta 3. H. Mal. v. 9. Veetla Malab. Gontua Bram. H. Mal. V. 9. Tab. 41. p. 77. Fl. Pluk. Tab. 119. Mal. 174. 5. id. Fol. 44. 1. 21. Kathu Kakarohiti Zeyl. Contafere fig. 5. Fl. Mal. Zurrat. Grows a foot and half high: A Decoction of the whole Plant cures the Dropsy, Ascites and Anasarca, by provoking much Urine; a spoonful of the juice of the Leaves drank cures the Thrush or Aphtha (which the Hort. Malab. also confirms) it's also good in Fevers. S. B. 224. *Yelle cootan Malab.* *Carambu Ulaneercoondica Persicaria folio.* *Lysimachia non papposa humilis Maderaspatana, Clinopodii Virginiani lutei folis, fructu Caryophylloide parvo* Pluk. *Tab. 203. 1.* Fig. 5. Alm. Bot. 236. 1. Since which Dr Plukenet has thought it convenient to give it again as New in his Mantissa pag. 123. with the distinction of Hyssopi folis, which makes me also believe it the same with his Lysimachiae spicatae purpureae affinis Hyssopi folis e Maderaspa- So that I fear he has made 3 Plants of one, for of near a Thousand I have seen from about Fort St George, I have yet met with but this one that has any resemblance to all his 3; and that it may not also be suspected to be a 4th he has, he would be kind to shew the Carambu Hort. Malab. V. 2. Tab. 49. p. 95. which he gives us in his Almageft. Bot. 235. plant. penult. This grows a Cubit high, consisting of many straight branches, which rises at the Root, which is a Finger thick: the Decoction of this the Natives give to those that have a Fever with a Gonorrhea, and great sharpness of Urine, all which it quickly cures; the two following Plants the Natives say are akin to this, but I think not. S. B. 225. Chedde Cootan Malab. Althea Unaneercoondica floribus parvis ex alis foliorum dense stipatis. Dr Plukenet in his Mantissa makes this a Tree Betony; and if so, it's the only one I ever yet saw of 2 foot high that was not verticilated, but bore its cluster of Flowers on one pedicle, distant from the Stalk. It grows in very hard ground, 2 foot high; the Decoction of this cures a Gonorrhea when the Urine does not scald. S. B. 226. Cootan Malab. Cuscuta baccifera Salawaccensis fructu coronato. This I don't know what to term, it has no Root on the ground, but draws its nourishment from hair-like Roots, here and there inserted in the branches of the Trees it lies on; ground with Butter-milk, and a small Cup of it taken night and morning cures the violent scalding of Urine and Gonorrhea. S. B. We now proceed to the ANIMALS which I have received from several parts of INDIA, viz. 1. Stella Chinenfis perelegans, dupliciter radiata. Gazophylac. S. B. 5. 1. noft. Naturae Tab. 4. Fig. 6. This has 13 round joyned rays, near 3 inches long, not bigger than a Packthread; these on the under part are thick set with a hairy fringe, between each of these larger radii comes another much smaller, smooth, about an inch long, and not bigger than a pin. This and the next Mr Sam. Brown some time since procur'd me from China. 2. Stella Chinenfis tetradactylon, capite pulchre venoso. This has but 4 rays, which are like the last but shorter, viz. about 2 inches long, the head an inch broad, round, flat, and finely veined with reddish and white. 3. Papilio India Orientalis permaximus nigrescens, micis caeruleis asperfis, subtus rubedine notatus. This is the largest Butterfly I have yet seen, being full 6 inches between the tip of each Wing. I take this and the next to be Male and Female. 4. Papilio Ind. Orient permaximus, e nigredine alboque mixtus, humero rubro pernotato. This differs from the last, only in having a share of white on both sides its upper wings, and the Scarlet spot on the Shoulders are in this seen as well above as underneath. My curious Friend Dr William Sherard first gave me these Butterflies, I have since met with them in Mr Goff's Collection. 5. Papilio Javanicus, subtus flavescens, venis nigris maculis miniacis marginatus. First brought me from Batavia by Mr James Cuninghame, since which my worthy Friend Mr Edward Bulkley sent it me from Fort St George. 6. Papilio Madraspat. medius, e flaveline & fusco mixtus, litura caerulea insignitus. Gazoph. noft. Natur. Tab. 4. Fig. 5. This is a singular Fly, partly composed of yellow and brown, with a blue spot near the middle of each lower Wing towards the Shoulder. 7. Papilio Ind. Orient. nigrescens, maculis pallidis umbra caerulecente asperfis. 8. Papilio Ind. Orient. fascias major, caeruleo notatus, subtus navinus, bimaculatus. Y y y y y y 9. Papi- 9. Papilio Ind. Orient. medius, cerulecentibus maculis, subtus nevinus. These 3 last came in Mr Goff's Collections, and they are the only ones I have as yet seen. 10. Papilio Malaccensis fuscus, subtus nevinus, margine oculto. Mr James Cuninghame caught this July 4, A.D. 1700, near Pulo Saya beyond Banca. I met with it also amongst Mr Goff's Insects. 11. Phalena Ind. Orient. minor fusca, maculis ex albo-cerulecentes variatibus. 12. Phalena Ind. Orient. minor albicans, guttulis sanguinis nigris pulchre aspersis. Gazoph. noft. Naturae Tab. 3: Fig. 3. I am also beholden to Mr Goff for these 2 beautiful Flies; I remember to have seen this last amongst Mr Charlton's most Curious Collection of Insects. 13. Buccinum Bengalense an fluviatile ovale, columella tridentata, ore angusto. This seems pretty well to resemble the Buccinum quatuor orium valde crassum & ponderosum 2 dentibus ad columella, ore admodum longo & angusto Litt. Hist.: Conchyl. Lib. 1. Tab. 32: Fig. 30. I first received this from the Bay of Bengale, and since that from Batavia. 14. Nerita Javanica nigrescens monogyros. an Hist. Hist. Conch Lib. 2. Fig. 37. Tab. 143. This very well resembles Dr Lister's Figure, and seems to be a River shell. 15. Mytilus Malaccensis, striis crassis verrucosis. an Pettunculus striis magnis & muricatis donatus Hist. Hist. Conch. L. 3. Tab. 241. Fig. 78. The largest of these I have yet met with exceed not Dr Lister's Figure, viz. 1 inch & long, of which the long-notch hinge takes up 1 and 1/4, it's just one inch over. I have had this Shell from Malacca, Batavia and Emuy; Mr Colvill, Surgeon, hath also lately brought it me from Pulo Verara. 16. Tridachna Ind. Oriental. ponderosissima & crassa imbricata. an Tridachnes Aldr. Bon. Test. 446 & 7. Fig. id. Franc. 152. Tab. xi. Fig. 2, 3. Concha Tridachnes Jonst. Amst. Test. Tab. 13. Concha maximamarmorea imbricata Col. Obs. aq. 9. c. 14. Fig. 12. The great waved Muscle Mus: Reg. Soc. 147. 3. For Bulk, Weight and Thickness it's the largest Shell I ever saw. Mr Charlton has a pair of these, which weigh near a hundred. dred pounds. My Curious Friend Mr Sylvanus Landon brought me one of them from the East-Indies. Aldrovand says it's call'd Tridacna, because the Fish is not to be eat under less than 3 mouthfuls, it has indeed but a small cavity, considering the largeness of the Shell. 17. Tridacna Indica Orient. triquetra, crassa, striata. Concha Indica Bonan. 109. Fig. 81, 82. Pectunculus major variegatus, profundo sinu conspicuus Lift. H. Conch. L. 3. Fig. 187 & 8. Tab. 349 & 50. The Figures of the whole Shell in these 2 Authors are too stiffly represented, but the single Valve pretty well resembles it. Each large ridge is streakt with red, between which are always 2 smaller. The foresaid Mr Landon brought me this from the Island of Princes. 18. Balanus Chinenfis cristatus, Gazophyl. noft. Naturæ Tab. S. B. 5. 18. Rond. fig. 23. 6. Fig. 10. an Balanus Rondelet. aq. 28. c. 29. Fig. Balanus marina Jonst. c. 29. Fig. 14. Amst. aq. Tab. 15. Fig. 12. Glans de Mer Rond. aq. Gall. 21. c. 25. 25. Fig. The first I ever saw Mr James Cuninghame brought from Jonst. Amst. China, and gave it to our worthy Friend Dr Grey, since which he hath sent it me from Chusan, an Island near Liampo in China. 19. Cochlea Ind. Orient. cinerea, lineis subrufis undatis. an S. B. 5. 19. Cochlea albida crebris lineis subrufis transversim & undatim dulcis Lift. H. C. l. 4. depitta Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 5. Tab. 559. Fig. 1. My worthy Friend Mr Walter Keir, Surgeon, observed this elegant Shell on the Coasts of India towards China. 20. Cochlea Bengalenfis alba, punctis fuscis. an Cochlea clavícula compressa, punctis rufis dense depitta Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 5. Tab. 564. Fig. 11. I first received this from Bengale, and since from Malacca, Pulo Verara and Emuy. 21. Cochlea Emuyaca, orbibus elatis, pulchre granulatis. an Cochlea striata & muricata Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 5. Tab. 575. The fascia of these are flat and smaller, granulated then the next. 22. Cochlea Emuyaca granulosa, ore ferrato. This is properly distinguished from others by its serrated mouth, which standing below the upper edge makes it seem a double Shell. Mr James Cuninghame, Surgeon, observed this and the last on the Island Emuy on the Coast of China. 23. Cochlea Malaccensis fasciis maculatis elatis. an Cochlea subvittidis maculosa, striata, umbilicata Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 5. Tab. 586. Fig. 45. This Shell hath a small Navel, the inside Pearly, its fasciæ are thick set, spotted, and in some finely striated crossways, they are alternately big and less. Mr Charles Perry, Surgeon, brought me these amongst a Collection he made me in the East Indies. I have observed one much larger from Malacca. 24. Cochlea Bengalenfis ore lacerato, capite sinuoso. Gazoph. noft. Nat. Tab. 4. Fig. 10. an Cochlea compressa fusca, fasciata, brevior. Sinu longo ad rostrum notabili Lift. H. C. L. 4. S. 5. Tab. 577. Fig. 32. an Bonan. 167. Fig. 385. This is very remarkable for its ragged mouth and notch in the head. Mr Stocker brought me this from the Bay of Bengale, with a few other uncommon Shells. 25. Nerita Malaccensis, nigris striis leviter fasciatus. an Nerita nigricans leviter fulcatus, clavícula parum compressa, multitudinis & exiguis dentibus, ad labrum admodum paucis brevibus & acutis ad columellam Lift. H. C. L. 4. S. 6. Tab. 596. Fig. 6. The fasciated ribs of this are black, and the interstices Horn or Amber colour. Found on the Shoars of Malacca and Emuy by Mr James Cunningham. 26. Nerita Verarae, ex albo-nigroque fasciatus, labro verrucoso. an Nerita admodum tenuis & levis, rarís & profundis sulcis donatus iisque nigris, ipsa clavícula flavescente, 2 tribus brevibus dentibus ad columellam, ad labrum omnino edentulus Lift. H. C. L. 4. S. 6. Tab. 596. Fig. 4. This and the next were brought me from Pulo Verara by my kind Friend Mr Colvil, Surgeon. 27. Nerita Verarae, ex albo nigroque fasciatus clavícula compressa. an Nerita magnus tenuiter striatus, ipsa clavícula & ore interno citrino Lift. H. C. L. 4. S. 6. Tab. 598. Fig. 11. This differs from the last in having its clavicle Flat. 28. Trochus ingens ex albo rubroque undatus, ex Insula Principe. Lift. II. C. L. 4. cipis. Trochus pyramidalis maximus, late radiatus ex rubro Lift. H. C. L. 4. Sed. 8. Tab. 617. Fig. 3. Trochus magnus & auritus Bon. Purp. 14. c. 3. 125. Fig. 102. Turbo exoticus umbilicatus Col. de Purp. 14. c. 3. Fig. 16. Trochus alter pyramidalis Aldr. Bon. Test. 363. Fig. id. Rm. Test. 363. Philosof. Tab. 8. p. 122. Fig. Trochus pyramidalis Jonst. Amst. Fig. id. Franc. Aq. exang. Tab. xi. an Trochus or the short Whitle Mus. Reg. Tab. 8. p. 122. Soc. 133. I. This is one of the largest Shells of this Family I have yet seen, its base being between 4 and 5 inches over. Mr Sylvanus Landon first brought it me from the Island of Princes, and I have since received it from Pulo Verara, an Island in the Straits of Malacca. 29. Trochus Malaccensis orbibus muricatis. Found in the Straits of Malacca by Mr James Cunningham. 30. Trochus Benghalensis clavícula longissima. Trochus pyramidalis fuscus, striatus, clavícula valde producta. Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 8. Tab. 624. Fig. 10. Strombus admodum produdus decorticatus, colore margaritifera, transversis sulcis corrugatus Bon. p. 124. Fig. 92. This is a peculiar Trochus, and the longest I have seen, being above 2 inches long, and but one at the base. Its Figures do very well resemble it. I received it first from Bengale, and since from Batavia. 31. Trochus Batavicus compressus perelegans, umbilico serrato tortili. Trochus planior maculatus, umbilico leviter dentato levis. Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 8. Tab. 626. Fig. 24. Trochus centrio late concavo, or the Concave short Whirl Muf. Regal. Soc. p. 133. Tab. xi. Fig. d. and u. Bon. 116. Fig. 27 and 8. where it is elegantly express. This is a very curious Shell, and as singular for its flatness as the last was for its length; I have them from several parts of India. 32. Trochus Micowaiicus granulosus, ex rubro late undatus. Trochus pyramidalis brevior, ex rubro undatim virgatus, cæ. Lift. H. C. l. 4. terum subcaruiens, striis majusculis nodosis valde asper. Lift. H. C. l. 4. S. 8. Tab. 632. Fig. 19. This has a granulated superficies, no bigger than Poppy-seed, it's equally waved with red and greenish, its base hollow, an inch over, and its height much the same. Mr Charles Dell first brought me this from the Island Micowabi, and I have since received it from Batavia. 33. Concha Veneris Michowaica, typis quasi Hebraicis delineata. Concha Veneris ponderosa, longiuscula & angustior, venstre subplano albicante, lateribus crebris maculis nigricantibus ijsque mediocribus distinctis, dorso velut characteribus quibusdam depinta Lift. H. C. l. 4. Sect. 9. Tab. 658. Fig. 3. the Hebrew Cowrie. I have received this from Micowabi, Pulo Verara, Fort St George, and other places in the East Indies; Mr Barckley, Surgeon, brought it me also from Madagascar. These Shells differ very much, both in respect to their magnitude and colour, some being being clouded with dark Fascia, others have a pale lift the length of the Shell on one side, with whitish spots interspersed amongst the Characters. The length of the largest I have met with has been 4 inches, and 2 the least. 34. Concha Veneris Madagascari albescens, oblonga, lincolis punctata, extremitis croceis. Concha Veneris cinerea, ventre candido, utroque capite croceo, dorso nigris lineolis & puncturis depicta Liss. H. C. l. 4. S. 9. Tab. 660. Fig. 4. Mr Sylvanus Landon brought me this first from the Island of Princes, and Mr Edward Bulkley hath since sent it me from Fort St George; but our worthy Patron Dr Lister hath long since had them from Madagascar and the Mauritius: 35. Concha Veneris Emuyaca albida minor, levis, circulo croceo Gazoph. noft. Nat. Tab. 6. Fig. 8. Concha Veneris 4. Rond. aquatil. 102. c. 37. Fig. id Gallic. 68. Fig. c. 31. Aldr. Bon. fefit. 555. Fig. id Francof. 181. Tab. 17. Fig. 16. descript. p. 183. col. i. lin. 41. This differs from the Guinea Gowrie Mus. noft. 19. in being smooth, and having a laffron circle. The references therefore to Rendeletius (whose figure and description agrees very well with this) ought there to be left out, for I had not then seen this Shell. 36. Pericula Batavicus minor quin-dentibus dextris. an Excinsum Pericum parvum, sublividum, leviter ex fusco fasciatum This agrees with Dr Lister's figure in shape and bigness. 37. Buccinum Emuyacum parvum, fasciis striatis & nodosis. These are about an inch and 1 long, and ¼ broad, some of these have Teeth deep within the Mouth, others on the Lips, and some none at all. 38. Murex Orientalis, aculeis plurimis longissimis. Purpura echinata Imperati Ital. Fig. 686. desc. 679. 4. lin. 31. Purpura clavata sive Murex parvus rostratus Col. Obs. ag. Fig. 60. Purpura altera muricata sive Murex rostratus parvus Ejufd. 64. Purpura aculeis plicatis longissimis, or the Purple Wilk with long plated spikes Mus. Regal. Soc. 129. 2. lin. 9. Buccinum ampullaceum rostratum striatum, triplice ordine muricum exasperatum Liss. H. C. l. 4. Sect. 13. Tab. 902. Fig. 22. Buccinum ampullaceum fascium rostratum striatum tripliciordine muricum exasperatum, apice mediocriter producto Mus. Sibbald. bald. 154. l. lin. 5. an Purpura aculeata seu Iatrix marina Bonan. 1. l. 5. Bon. 150. Fig. 269. Sconciglio spinosa Neapolitanis. Columna's Figure (most particularly) and the rest, give that resemblance of the Shell, that is not easily to be exprest in words. I have had this elegant Shell from 2 or 3 places in the East Indies, viz. Malacca, Pulo Verara, &c. 39. Oxyrynchus Batavicus castaneus, fasciis albis, columella dentata. This is an inch and \( \frac{1}{2} \) long and \( \frac{1}{2} \) inch thick, of a Chestnut colour, with three white girdles in the middle part, each end is pointed, and the columella or right lip is furrowed, its mouth \( \frac{1}{4} \) long, and not a \( \frac{1}{4} \) wide. 40. Murce Micowaicus rostro canulato fasciatus, plicis elatis Lift. H. C. l. 4. rugosis. an Buccinum rostratum labro duplicato, ipso ore exiguos. 14. Tab. 948. rotundo, senis plicaturis striatis descriptum Lift. H. C. l. 4. Sect. Fig. 43. 14. Tab. 948. Fig. 43. Mr Charles Dell brought me this first from Micowahi, and Mr Edward Bulkley hath since sent it me from Fort St George. 41. Bu-cochlea Micowaica, umbilicata, maculis subflavis, gyris alte incisis. 42. Unicornu Bengalense, cancellatum, ore rotundo. About 2 inches long, and at the head one broad, it's composed of about 8 twirls, which are lattic'd, i.e. both striated and fasciated. I have receiv'd this both from Bengale and Batavia.