Gmelina arborea Roxb. ex Sm., Cycl. [A. Rees], (London ed.) 16: Gmelina n. 4 (1810).
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| Gmelina arborea Roxb. ex Sm., Photo by anh Tú Hồng Ngọc |
This tropical forest species has high economic potential because of its rapid growth and wide variety of uses.
Vietnamese name:
Lõi thọ; Tu hú gỗ.
Distribution:
The tree grows in the forests of North and Central Vietnam.
Uses:
Leaf juice is used in India to treat gonorrhea, cough and to treat ulcers to prevent rot. The plant is used to treat snake bites and scorpion stings. Root is used to treat poor digestion, fever, edema on the body.
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