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SINCE the publication, just forty years ago, of Dr. I. B. Balfour's elaboration of the palms in J. G. Baker's “Flora of Mauritius and Seychelles,” there has been considerable botanical activity in the islands of the Indian Ocean. Cordemoy's “Flore de l'lle de la Reunion” appeared in 1895, and many novelties have been discovered, especially in Mahé, and published; but no addition has, been made to the number of genera and species of palms inhabiting this insular region.; Nevertheless, a number of interesting facts have come to light, partly through Prof. Stanley Gardiner's published notes, partly through various collectors' notes, and; especially through Mr. P. R. Dupont's direct; communications. Mr. Dupont, it should be explained, has been for many years curator of the; Botanic Station at Mahé, and has thoroughly explored that island and more or less the rest of the Seychelles group, famous for its peculiar palms. The following table shows the composition and-distribution of all the palms of the islands of the western Indian Ocean, excluding those of Madagascar:—
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HEMSLEY, W. The Palms of Seychelles and the Mascarenes . Nature 101, 73–74 (1918). https://doi.org/10.1038/101073a0
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