Dagger leaf Mangrove (Heritiera littoralis)
₹800.00 Regular Price
₹450.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Heritiera littoralis — Looking-glass Tree.
Native Home: Tropical Indo-Pacific coastlines, from East Africa to Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Height: 10–25 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Durable, hard wood used for construction and boatbuilding.
Harvesting: Timber is harvested selectively where permitted.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 20–40 years, depending on growing conditions and intended use.
Products: Timber, boat components, traditional tools and coastal restoration seedlings.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used by coastal communities for timber and practical household purposes.
Global Spread: Naturally distributed across tropical coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific; also planted in mangrove restoration projects.
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