Gmelina vitiensis is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is endemic to Fiji.
Gmelina vitiensis | |
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Conservation status | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
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. | |
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
Taxon identifiers | |
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Gmelina vitiensis |
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Vitex vitiensis |