Ceriops tagal

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Ceriops tagal
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In Mozambique
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Rhizophoraceae
Genus:
Ceriops
Species:
C. tagal
Binomial name
Ceriops tagal
Synonyms[2]
List
  • Bruguiera arnottiana Wight ex Arn.
  • Bruguiera timoriensis Wight & Arn.
  • Ceriops boviniana Tul.
  • Ceriops candolleana Arn.
  • Ceriops forsteniana Blume
  • Ceriops globulifera Boreau ex Tul.
  • Ceriops lucida Miq.
  • Ceriops mossambicensis Klotzsch
  • Ceriops pauciflora Benth.
  • Ceriops somalensis Chiov.
  • Ceriops timoriensis Domin
  • Ceriops timoriensis (DC.) C.A.Gardner

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Ceriops tagal (spurred mangrove,[3] Indian mangrove, Afrikaans: Indiese wortelboom, Zulu: Isinkaha[4]) is a mangrove tree species in the family Rhizophoraceae. It is a protected tree in South Africa.[4] The specific epithet tagal is a plant name from the Tagalog language.[5]

Description

Ceriops tagal grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (18 in). Its grey-brown bark is smooth to flaky. The ovoid fruits measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Ceriops tagal grows naturally in Eastern and Southern Africa, Madagascar, Seychelles, India, China, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, the Caroline Islands, New Caledonia and Australia.[1][3] Its habitat is in brackish water areas near tidal lines.[1][5]

Uses

The durable wood is used in house construction. It is also used as charcoal and firewood.[5]

See also

References

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