Gmelina vitiensis
| Gmelina vitiensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Gmelina |
| Species: | G. vitiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gmelina vitiensis (Seem.) A.C.Sm.
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Gmelina vitiensis is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. 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
References
- ^ Young, E. (2016). "Gmelina vitiensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. IUCN: e.T34987A99516431. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T34987A99516431.en. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Gmelina vitiensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.
- http://whitecliffs.co.nz/timberspecies/rosawa/
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