Round Leaf Mangrove (Aegialitis rotundifolia)

• Scientific Name: Aegialitis rotundifolia — Round-Leaf Mangrove.

• Native Home: Eastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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• Height: Typically 1–3 m, occasionally taller.

• Lifespan: Several years to decades; a reliable average lifespan is not well established.

Uses and Harvesting

• Timber: Not generally used for commercial timber because of its small size.

• Harvesting: Bark has traditionally been used for tanning fishing nets. Collection should be limited and follow local mangrove-protection regulations.

• Age to Harvest: Not normally cultivated for timber; growth depends on coastal conditions.

• Products: Traditional tannin materials, coastal-restoration plants, and habitat for coastal wildlife.

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History and Global Production

• Traditional Use: Its tannin-rich bark has been used traditionally for treating fishing nets and other practical coastal applications.

• Global Spread: Native to tropical Asia, especially muddy mangrove swamps and tidal forests along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Its rounded, fleshy leaves and low-growing habit distinguish it from taller mangrove trees.