Gmelina vitiensis

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Gmelina vitiensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Gmelina
Species:
G. vitiensis
Binomial name
Gmelina vitiensis
(Seem.) A.C.Sm.

Gmelina vitiensis is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is endemic to Fiji.

Rosawa (a common name) is a pale yellow brown colour, "teak like" timber with a fine texture and slightly interlocked grain. Rosawa is a very stable timber.

* Density: 640 kg/m3

* Durability: Durable

* Shrinkage: Low

* It is easy to saw and machine and the greasy nature of the timber enhances working properties.

Uses

* Boat building

* Planking interior and exterior cabin work

* Windows and doorframe sills

* Pattern making

* Carving

* Diving boards

* Decking

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References

  1. Young, E. (2016). "Gmelina vitiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T34987A99516431. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T34987A99516431.en .