Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
974713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backer ex K.Heyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. 4: 118 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974051



Common Names

  • Gmelina moluccana
  • Gmelina Tree
  • Moluccan Gmelina


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Description

Gmelina moluccana (also called Moluccan Gmelina, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Indonesia and the Philippines. 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 moluccana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gmelina moluccana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gmelina moluccana is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Gmelina moluccana

Gmelina moluccana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91212: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.