Gmelina arborea

Type of Plant
Trade Name
White teak
Local Name
Kumizhu
Family
Leaf Type
Habit
Tree
Leaf Shape
Phyllotaxy
Colour of Flower/Inflorescence
Fruit type
Uses
The fruit of G. arborea is edible. Leaves are regarded as good fodder G. arborea is planted mostly for firewood. Flowers produce abundant nectar, which produces high-quality honey. The wood produces good-quality pulp. Wood ash and fruit yield a very persistent yellow dye. Bark, leaves and roots have medicinal property.
Other Details
Habit
Leaf
Flower
Fruit