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Orange Mangrove (Bruguiera sexangula)

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  • Scientific Name: Bruguiera sexangula — Orange Mangrove.

  • Native Home: South and Southeast Asia, including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and nearby tropical regions.

  • Height: 10–25 metres.

  • Lifespan: Several decades.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Hard, durable wood used locally for construction and posts.

  • Harvesting: Harvested in some regions for timber and fuelwood.

  • Age to Harvest: Approximately 15–30 years, depending on growing conditions and intended use.

  • Products: Timber, firewood, charcoal, and tannins from the bark.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Coastal communities have used its wood for construction and fuel, and its bark for tannins.

  • Global Spread: Naturally found in tropical mangrove forests of South and Southeast Asia and parts of the western Pacific.

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