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Gmelina arborea, commonly known as Gmelina, is a tree native to regions including the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central region, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Gmelina (Latin: Gmelina arborea, family Verbenaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gmelina is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gmelina is a member of the Verbenaceae family native to AND, ASS, BAN, CBD, CHC, and EHM. Gmelina thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Gmelina grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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