Gmelina uniflora
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It is 6 cm across. It can grow 30 m long. The bark is greyish. The fruit is pale yellow and 25-40 mm long by 15-25 mm wide. The seed is edible.
There are 33 Gmelina species. They are mostly tropical. Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in forest from sea level to 1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit