Gmelina tholicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mabb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 25: 26 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795541
Common Names
- Gmelina tholicola
- Tholicola Gmelina
- Tholicola Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gmelina tholicola (also called Tholicol Gmelina, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has fragrant white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gmelina tholicola is used in timber production, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gmelina tholicola is white or pale yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gmelina tholicola is a deciduous tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take a cutting of around 10 cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sheltered position and keep the soil moist. After a few weeks, the cutting should have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Gmelina tholicola
Gmelina tholicola can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Gmelina tholicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gmelina tholicola?
Gmelina tholicola
What is the common name of Gmelina tholicola?
Tholicolous gmelina
What is the family of Gmelina tholicola?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Gmelina genus
Gmelina magnifica, Gmelina tholicola, Gmelina arborea, Gmelina asiatica, Gmelina chinensis, Gmelina dalrympleana, Gmelina delavayana, Gmelina elliptica, Gmelina evoluta, Gmelina fasciculiflora, Gmelina lecomtei, Gmelina ledermannii, Gmelina leichhardtii, Gmelina lepidota, Gmelina lignum-vitreum, Gmelina macrophylla, Gmelina moluccana, Gmelina neocaledonica, Gmelina palawensis, Gmelina papuana, Gmelina philippensis, Gmelina racemosa, Gmelina salomonensis, Gmelina schlechteri, Gmelina sessilis, Gmelina smithii, Gmelina uniflora, Gmelina vitiensis, Gmelina arborea, Gmelina australis, Gmelina basifilum, Gmelina hollrungii, Gmelina peltata, Gmelina parnellii,
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-334069: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.