Gmelina racemosa
(Lour.) Merr.
Lamiaceae
Gmelina annamensis Dop
Gmelina hainanensis Oliv.
Lantana racemosa Lour.
Common Name:
General Information
Gmelina racemosa is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow from 2 - 22 metres tall. The bole can be 10 - 18cm in diameter[
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.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its good quality wood.
Although parts of this species range are designated nature reserves, the habitat is generally subject to logging and clearance. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
338- Title
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
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 - China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitat
Open grassy areas to dense (mixed) monsoon forest, primary and secondary forest; at elevations from 300 - 500 metres.
Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 11.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Found in the wild in sandy, clay or loamy soils. It is reported to be a drought tolerant tree and light-demanding, with natural regeneration occurring in open places[
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
None known
Other Uses
The wood is durable. A fine timber, it is used in ship, house, bridge building and tool making[
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.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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