Theaceae FAMILY
Gordonia excelsa
Gordonia excelsa
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Gordonia excelsa is a large, evergreen tree. The tree is harvested from the wild as a local source of tannins, dye material, and also for its timber.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - India, Myanmar to Malaysia and Indonesia.
HabitatFound at elevations of 1,200 - 1,800 metres in the Himalayas[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].