Galbulimima

plant genus

Also known as: Himantandra

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Galbulimima, also known as Himantandra, is a genus of large trees belonging to the Himantandraceae family. This genus is found in the Molucca Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia.12

Galbulimima trees are characterized by their simple leaves and the presence of ethereal oil cells within their tissues. Their flowers are typically solitary, featuring two leathery sepals that detach as the flower opens. The stamens are petal-like, and the carpels fuse to form a fleshy, globe-shaped fruit.1

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Degeneria and Himantandraceae
Wood from Galbulimima (family Himantandraceae) has been used in Australia for cabinetmaking. The leaves and bark contain piperidine derivatives, which have narcotic and hallucinogenic effects. In Papua New Guinea, Galbulimima is used in combination with the leaves of Homalomena (family Araceae), which causes violent intoxication followed by…
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Wood from Galbulimima (family Himantandraceae) has been used in Australia for cabinetmaking. The leaves and bark contain piperidine derivatives, which have narcotic and hallucinogenic effects. In Papua New Guinea, Galbulimima is used in combination with the leaves of Homalomena (family Araceae), which causes violent intoxication followed by…
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