Cucurbita pepo L. This species was observed in cultivation in the village of London in 1965. Lecythidaceae Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz. Several trees of this species were observed growing in the village of London in 1965. Araliaceae Polyscias guilfoyei (Cogn. and March.) Bailey This species was observed used as hedges in the village of London in 1965. Apocynaceae Plumeria rubra L. This species, a shrub to 1.8 m. high was observed in London village in 1965. Convolvulaceae Cuscuta sp. Long 3419 (UH). This specimen is probably referable to C. arvensis L. This thin stemmed parasitic vine was found on an islet of a lagoon which parallels Carver's Way. It was parasitizing Heliotropium. This is the only known site of occurrence on Christmas Island. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. Observed cultivated in sand and humus mounds in the village of London in 1965. Boraginaceae Cordia subcordata Lam. One tree to 1.9 m. was observed growing in the garden of the District Commissioner's residence. Heliotropium anomalum var. mediale Johnston Bergman 2 (BISH), Wilder 7 (BISH), St. John and Fosberg 17486, 17487 17488, 17494, (BISH) Fosberg and Metraux 13209, (BISH) Fosberg 13190, 13232, 13273, 13274 (BISH), Gallagher H 1 and 2 (BISH), Hamilton 3 (BISH), Long 1851, 1854, 1858, 1893, 1905, 2741, 2762, 3401, 3422, 3476 (UH). Common sand species found over much of the island. An important stabilizer of soil.