Lamiaceae FAMILY
Gmelina palawensis
Gmelina palawensis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Gmelina palawensis is an evergreen tree growing 5 - 15 metres tall. The bole can be around 10cm 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 local use of its wood.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Indonesia (Sulawesi) to the Caroline Islands.
HabitatSecondary vegetation or primary forest; at elevations from 25 - 300 metres[ 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. ].