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Ceriops tagal
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

Ceriops tagal (spurred mangrove,[3] Indian mangrove, Template:Lang-af, Template:Lang-zu[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

  1. ^ a b c Duke, N.; Kathiresan, K.; Salmo III, S. G.; Fernando, E. S.; Peras, J. R.; Sukardjo, S.; Miyagi, T. (2010). "Ceriops tagal". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b "List of Protected Tree Species" (PDF). Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (South Africa). 7 September 2012 [National Forests Act 1998]. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 335–336, 337. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 30 June 2015.


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