Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White & W.D.Francis ex Lane-Poole
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Rep. Forest Resources Territ. Papua New Guinea : 136 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974069
Common Names
- Gmelina sessilis
- Gmelina Tree
- Sessile Gmelina
Description
Gmelina sessilis (also called Sessile Gmelina, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape and are up to 15 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gmelina sessilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gmelina sessilis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gmelina sessilis is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Gmelina sessilis
Gmelina sessilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Gmelina genus
Gmelina magnifica,
Gmelina tholicola,
Gmelina arborea,
Gmelina asiatica,
Gmelina chinensis,
Gmelina dalrympleana,
Gmelina delavayana,
Gmelina elliptica,
Gmelina evoluta,
Gmelina fasciculiflora,
Gmelina lecomtei,
Gmelina ledermannii,
Gmelina leichhardtii,
Gmelina lepidota,
Gmelina lignum-vitreum,
Gmelina macrophylla,
Gmelina moluccana,
Gmelina neocaledonica,
Gmelina palawensis,
Gmelina papuana,
Gmelina philippensis,
Gmelina racemosa,
Gmelina salomonensis,
Gmelina schlechteri,
Gmelina sessilis,
Gmelina smithii,
Gmelina uniflora,
Gmelina vitiensis,
Gmelina arborea,
Gmelina australis,
Gmelina basifilum,
Gmelina hollrungii,
Gmelina peltata,
Gmelina parnellii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,