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Kandelia Mangrove (Kandelia obovata)

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  • Scientific Name: Kandelia obovata — Kandelia Mangrove.

  • Native Home: East Asia, especially southern Japan, Taiwan, and southern China.

  • Height: 3–10 metres.

  • Lifespan: Several decades.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Small woody stems may be used locally for fuelwood.

  • Harvesting: Limited harvesting; conservation and mangrove restoration are important.

  • Age to Harvest: Approximately 10–25 years for small woody uses, depending on growing conditions.

  • Products: Fuelwood, restoration seedlings, and coastal protection plantings.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Used locally for fuelwood and valued for stabilising coastal mudflats.

  • Global Spread: Native to East Asian mangrove forests, particularly China, Taiwan, and southern Japan.

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