Loop-Root Mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata)
Scientific Name: Rhizophora mucronata — Loop-Root Mangrove.
Native Home: Eastern Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific.
Height: 10–25 m.
Lifespan: Several decades to potentially over a century, depending on conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Durable wood traditionally used for poles and construction.
Harvesting: Wood and bark have been collected for fuel, charcoal, and tannin; wild harvesting should be controlled.
Age to Harvest: Varies with growing conditions and management; there is no single standard age.
Products: Poles, fuelwood, charcoal, tannin, and restoration seedlings.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Bark has been an important source of tannins, while wood has been used in buildings and other practical structures.
Global Spread: Common in Indo-Pacific mangrove forests, particularly muddy estuaries and sheltered tropical coastlines. Its arching prop roots help stabilize muddy shores.
IUCN Portals
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