Gumhar, Teca Blanca, Kashmir Teak Gmelina arborea

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Gmelina arborea

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Gmelina

Species:

arborea

Common Name:

Gumhar, Teca Blanca, Kashmir Teak

Seeds Per Pound:
530
Quantity:
9.77 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
9
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
80-90 feet
Collection Locale:
India
Crop Year:
2021
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
10
In Stock: 9.77 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 9 seeds)
$9.95
8 oz (~ 265 seeds)
$37.79
1 lb (~ 530 seeds)
$59.50
1 lb (~ 530 seeds)
$59.50
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Gmelina arborea, (in English Beechwood, Gmelina, Goomar teak, Kashmir tree, Malay beechwood, White teak, Vemane ), locally known as Gamhar, is a fast-growing deciduous tree, occurring naturally throughout greater part of India at altitudes up to 1,500 meters.
* The root and bark of Gmelina arborea are claimed to be stomachic, galactagogue laxative and anthelmintic, improve appetite, useful in hallucination, piles, abdominal pains, burning sensations, fevers, 'tridosha' and urinary discharge. Leaf paste is applied to relieve headache and juice is used as wash for ulcers.
* Gmelina arborea timber is reasonably strong for its weight. It is used in constructions, furniture, carriages, sports, musical instruments and artificial limbs. Once seasoned, it is a very steady timber and moderately resistant to decay and ranges from very resistant to moderately resistant to termites.
* Gmelina arborea leaves are considered good for cattle (crude protein – 11.9%) and are also used as a feed to eri-silkworm.
* This tree is commonly planted as a garden and an avenue tree, growing in villages along agricultural land and on village community lands and wastelands.
* Its timber is highly esteemed for door and window panels. more...
Usda description:
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