Garcinia subelliptica

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Garcinia subelliptica

Happiness Tree, Philippine Fortune Tree, Fukugi

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Species Name	Garcinia subelliptica
Common Name	Happiness Tree, Philippine Fortune Tree, Fukugi
Family	Clusiaceae
Genus	Garcinia
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes

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Species Information

1. Description

Tree 6-20 m tall. Conical crown when young. Leaves 8-16 cm long, ovate-oblong or elliptic with rounded or slightly notched apexes, opposite, simple. Flowers yellow and borne in clusters. Male and female flowers on separate trees. Fruits 6-7 cm in diameter, smooth, broadly oblong, mature yellow; seeds 1-3.

2. Tree Size

Large (>15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)

Medium (10-15 m) (0)

Large (>15 m) (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

3. Full Distribution

The Philippines, Java, Taiwan, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Native to the tropics and subtropics in Asia and Africa.

4. Habitat and Ecology

Tropical to subtropical coastal to lowland forests

5. Altitude (in meters)

Data Deficient

6. Landscape Type

Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces Show More

Urban Streets (1)

100%

Blue-green Corridors (1)

100%

Small Urban Green Spaces (1)

100%

Coastal Fronts (0)

Unknown (0)

7. IUCN Conservation Status

Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)

100%

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS

Data Deficient Show More

Not Evaluated (0)

Not Applicable (0)

Data Deficient (1)

100%

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Regionally Extinct (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?

Slow Show More

Fast (0)

Medium (0)

Slow (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

11. Does this species have an invasive root system?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

It has an underground root type. The root system is manageable as opposed to being aggressive or moderate. ^[1]

No Data Found

It has an underground root type. The root system is manageable as opposed to being aggressive or moderate. ^[2]

12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Fruits are small, about 6-7 cm in diameter, and spherical ^[1]

14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?

Full sun Show More

Full sun (1)

100%

Partial sun & shade (0)

Full shade (0)

Partial shade (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

It performs well planted at the roadside.

No Data Found

17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Highly adaptable ^[1]

19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Inferred from habitat association. ^[1]

20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Tolerates salty coastal winds. ^[1]

21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.

No Data Found

24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

It is highly storm tolerant. ^[1]

25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Highly resistant to pests and disease. ^[1]

27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.

Insufficient Data

28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Birds often build their nests on the canopy ^[1]

29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Has amenity value ^[1]

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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Garcinia subelliptica

Happiness Tree, Philippine Fortune Tree, Fukugi

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