Kingdom Plantae Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Gmelina hainanensis Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Gmelina Higher classification Gmelina | |
Similar Gmelina, Verbenaceae, Myristica yunnanensis, Ulmus elongata | ||
Gmelina hainanensis is a species of tree in the Lamiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, up to 15 metres (49 ft) tall, growing on open grassy hillsides and sparse forests. It is found in southern China (Hainan Island, and the mainland provinces Guangdong, Guangxi as well as southern Jiangxi) and in Vietnam.
G. hainanensis provides fine timber. It is threatened by logging and habitat loss. It is under Class II National Protection in China.
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