Ceriops tagal

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
(Pers.) C.B.Rob.[2]
Synonyms[2]

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

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob.". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob.". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 4 Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Ceriops tagal (Pers.) C.B.Rob." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 335–336, 337. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 30 June 2015.


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