Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
974679

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 626 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974017



Common Names

  • Gmelina asiatica
  • Asian Gmelina Tree
  • Asian White Cedar


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Description

Gmelina asiatica (also called White Teak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape and are up to 15 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gmelina asiatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or cream-colored, with four petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gmelina asiatica is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gmelina asiatica

Gmelina asiatica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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