Garcinia hanburyi - Latex gamboge

Description and Uses

Garcinia hanburyi (Latex gamboge) is a tropical tree from South East Asia . It is mainly grown for its {missing data} crops , which have a {missing data}. The crop is harvested by {missing data}. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; gum resin, ornamental, timber, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 900 - 900 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 90 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Garcinia hanburyi has a lifespan of 120 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 15 meters tall with a crown of 6 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is slow growing and shade tolerant. Garcinia hanburyi has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is bi-sexual and is pollinated by insects. Garcinia hanburyi is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Garcinia hanburyi thrives in an altitude of 0 to 800 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 10°C; optimally between 23 - 34°C. The optimal rainfall is 2250 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 2500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Garcinia hanburyi is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}