Gmelina Tree (Gmelina arborea)
Scientific Name: Gmelina arborea — Gmelina, White Teak.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Height: 20–30 metres.
Lifespan: Around 30–50 years, depending on growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight wood used for furniture, plywood and construction.
Harvesting: Grown in commercial plantations for timber and pulpwood.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 5–10 years for pulpwood and 10–15 years for timber.
Products: Furniture, plywood, paper pulp, doors and packing materials.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for household items, agricultural tools and traditional woodwork.
Global Spread: Cultivated commercially in India, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia and parts of tropical AfricaScientific Name: Gmelina arborea — Gmelina, White Teak.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Height: 20–30 metres.
Lifespan: Around 30–50 years, depending on growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight wood used for furniture, plywood and construction.
Harvesting: Grown in commercial plantations for timber and pulpwood.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 5–10 years for pulpwood and 10–15 years for timber.
Products: Furniture, plywood, paper pulp, doors and packing materials.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for household items, agricultural tools and traditional woodwork.
Global Spread: Cultivated commercially in India, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia and parts of tropical Africa
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