Ceriops Mangrove (Ceriops tagal)
Scientific Name: Ceriops tagal — Ceriops Mangrove.
Native Home: Tropical coastlines of East Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
Height: 3–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, durable wood traditionally used for posts and small construction projects.
Harvesting: Harvested in some regions for timber, firewood, and bark tannins.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 10–20 years, depending on growing conditions and intended use.
Products: Timber, firewood, charcoal, and tannins used in traditional leather processing.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Coastal communities have used its wood for building and fuel, and its tannin-rich bark for dyeing and tanning.
Global Spread: Naturally distributed across tropical mangrove forests of Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
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