Gmelina philippensis
Cham.
Lamiaceae
The spelling of the name of this taxon has invariably been Gmelina philippensis. However, in A revision of the genus Gmelina (Lamiaceae), Kew Bulletin Vol. 67: 293 - 329; 2012; Rogier de Kok, it is consistently spelled Gmelina philippinensis[
1007- Title
- A revision of the genus Gmelina (Lamiaceae)
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 67: 293 - 329
- Author
- de Kok, Rogier
- Website
- http://www.researchgate.net/publication/236278737
- Publisher
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- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 1874-933X
- Description
- A detailed revision, it also often gives plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. Since the original name (as per IPNI) was spelled Gmelina philippensis, we are assuming this to be an error and are retaining the original name[
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- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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Gmelina asiatica philippensis (Cham.) Bakh.
Gmelina bracteata Burck
Gmelina finlaysoniana Wall. ex Kuntze
Gmelina hystrix Schult. ex Kurz
Gmelina inermis Blanco
Gmelina szechwanensis K.Yao
Gmelina thothathriana A.Rajendran & P.Daniel
Common Name:
General Information
Gmelina philippensis is an evergreen, usually spiny, straggling or climbing shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 7 metres tall[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental throughout the tropics[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1007- Title
- A revision of the genus Gmelina (Lamiaceae)
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 67: 293 - 329
- Author
- de Kok, Rogier
- Website
- http://www.researchgate.net/publication/236278737
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 1874-933X
- Description
- A detailed revision, it also often gives plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
E. Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines
Habitat
Thickets in secondary forests at low to medium elevations[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Succeeds in full sun or partial shade, preferring a moist but well-drained soil[
974- Title
- Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants - Identification and Cultivation of over 3,000 Tropical Plants
- Publication
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- Author
- Ahmed Fayaz
- Publisher
- Firefly Books Ltd.; New Zealand
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 978-1-55407-489
- Description
- A good photograph and terse but detailed information for over 3,000 species of tropical plants. An excellent reference.
]. Often found in the wild on clay soils[
1007- Title
- A revision of the genus Gmelina (Lamiaceae)
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 67: 293 - 329
- Author
- de Kok, Rogier
- Website
- http://www.researchgate.net/publication/236278737
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 1874-933X
- Description
- A detailed revision, it also often gives plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The juice of the fruit is applied to eczema of the feet. It is also used as a leech repellent. The fruit, pounded with lime, is applied as a poultice to the throat as a remedy for coughs[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The extract of the roots is used internally as a stimulant, resolvent, and in treating diseases of the joints and nerves[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. The juice of the roots is used as a purgative and in treating fatigue[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- ISBN
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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An extract of the leaves is used externally as a stimulant, resolvent, and in treating diseases of the joints and nerves[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
Air layering.
Cuttings.
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
