Christmas Island
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Hernandiaceae Hernandia ovigera L. Long 3490 (UH). This 2 m. high tree was planted in Poland village. One tree of this species, but smaller, was observed in London village. Cruciferae Lepidium bidentatum Mont. Christophersen 48 (BISH); Long 3427 (UH). Found in 1924 by Christophersen "among Scaevola on SE peninsula" (herbarium label). This species was recollected in 1965 from the same area growing in thin sandy soil over hardpan near the edge of a lagoon with Heliotropium and Scaevola. Rosaceae Rosa sp. Two types of cultivated rose bushes were observed in 1965. One of these was growing in the garden of the District Commissioner, the other was cultivated outside a small building between the wharf and the BOQ. This latter plant was in excellent condition and blooming during our visit. Leguminosae Erythrina variegata var orientalis (L.) Merr. Mentioned by Rougier (1914 as having been planted earlier by the Lewers Company. Three trees to 2.5 m. high were observed in London village in 1965. Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit Observed growing along the main road in the village of London. Also found on Washington Island. Phaesolus lathyroides L. Fosberg 13272 (BISH). An introduced species not seen in 1965. Rutaceae Citrus aurantiifolia (Christ.) Swingle One tree to 2 m. was observed cultivated by the residence of the District Commissioner, Mr. Cook. Zygophyllaceae Tribulus cistoides L. Bergman 23 (BISH); Gallagher G. (BISH); Hamilton 13 (BISH); Long 1856, 1886, 1899, 1911, 2729 (UH). Abundant in disturbed areas especially on the north side at roadsides and in newly planted Cocos groves.