Garcinia sessilis, commonly known as heilala in Tongan, is an evergreen tree native to the Pacific regions of Tonga.

[2][3] Garcinia sessilis, which can also be known as heilala in Tonga or seilala in Samoa,[4] can grow anywhere from 4 to 20 meters tall and can have a bole up to 30 cm in diameter.

The Garcinia Sessilis is a fruiting plant indigenous in the Pacific, specifically on the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.

[5] Garcinia Sessilis seemings grow and can thrive in all environments on their islands, ranging from sea level up to around 1,150 meters.

With this, the Garcinia Sessilis does not appear to be at any significant risk, being classified as “Least Concerning” by the IUCN Red List of threatened species.