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INTRODUCTION
Part II of the " Medicinal Plants Used in Ceylon" includes 23 families from Cactaceae
to Fagaccac. 122 species are described and of these 29 species are exotics, some of which are
cultivated for food and others introduced' for their medicinal value. Three species are hot
cultivated in Ceylon, as they are mostly temperate plants and the Island's requirements are*
imported from abroad. Four endemic species have been included as they are used medicinally
in Ceylon. The balance species are indigenous and are of universal use in India, Ceylon and
elsewhere.
Most species described are illustrated, the numbering of the figures being continued
from Part I. The illustrations have been made from fresh material wherever possible. Where
fresh material was not available, authentic herbarium specimens deposited in the Herbarium of
the Department of Agriculture were examined and cited in the text.
I am grateful to Mr. K. L. D. Ameratunge, Systematic Botanist, for allowing me the use of
the herbarium, reference literature and drawings in his charge and to Mrs. Nimala Amarasuriya
of the National Science Council for editorial assistance.
D. M. A. JAYAWEERA