Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salomonensis
ID:
974728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 16: 72 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974066



Common Names

  • Gmelina salomonensis
  • Salomon Gmelina
  • Gmelina Tree


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Description

Gmelina salomonensis (also called Solomon Islands Gmelina, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Solomon Islands. 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 salomonensis 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 salomonensis 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 salomonensis 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 salomonensis

Gmelina salomonensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Solomon Islands.

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,