Gmelina arborea, commonly known as gamhar, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia and India. It is valued for its timber, which is lightweight, strong, and easily worked, making it suitable for a variety of uses including furniture, construction, and musical instruments. It has yellowish-brown heartwood and pale yellow sapwood. It produces small, brownish-yellow flowers and fleshy, yellow fruits. It is relatively drought-tolerant and can grow in a range of soil types but prefers well-drained, fertile soil.