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Elaeocarpus joga

Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus joga

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Category: Dicot

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Elaeocarpus joga

Elaeocarpus joga, also known as the Yoga Tree or Blue Marble Tree, is a species of tree in the genus Elaeocarpus. This genus comprises tropical and subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "seeds", specifically "Rudraksha Seeds", associated with the broader Elaeocarpus genus. While not directly stated for Elaeocarpus joga, it is worth noting that seeds can pose a choking hazard.
  • The presence of galls on leaves, though caused by insects, might make the leaves themselves less palatable or present a minor irritant if ingested by pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions "seeds", specifically "Rudraksha Seeds", associated with the broader Elaeocarpus genus. While not directly stated for Elaeocarpus joga, it is worth noting that seeds can pose a choking hazard.
  • The presence of galls on leaves, though caused by insects, might make the leaves themselves less palatable or present a minor irritant if ingested by children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus joga Merr.
  • Family: Elaeocarpaceae
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but the text notes its listing in several databases under the name Elaeocarpus joga Merrill.
  • The species was described by Elmer Drew Merrill in 1914, and the name is considered validly published.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Elaeocarpus joga is endemic to Guam and Palau.
  • It is found in limestone forests.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include the limestone forest near Mount LamLam on Guam.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text mentions trees ranging from 3 to 15 meters (10 to 49 feet) tall, though not exclusively in reference to E. joga.

Ecology

  • Galls on the leaves of Elaeocarpus joga are caused by insects.
  • Lack of dispersal and introduced factors are mentioned as potentially affecting the tree's demography.

Quirky Facts

  • One of its common names is "Blue Marble Tree." The reason for this name is not explicitly stated in the provided text, but it hints at interesting visual characteristics, potentially referring to the appearance of its fruit.
  • The tree is receiving attention for promotion in forestry.
  • The tree is a street tree propagated and planted by researchers.

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) has a page dedicated to Elaeocarpus joga, though noted as incomplete.
  • ResearchGate features a publication on pests of Elaeocarpus joga in Guam.
  • NCBI databases contain literature references to Elaeocarpus joga.
  • The International Plant Names Index and Catalogue of Life list Elaeocarpus joga.
  • The U.S. Forest Service published research on the specific gravity and shrinkage of Elaeocarpus joga wood from Guam.