Red Flowered Black Mangrove (Lumnitzera littorea)
Scientific Name: Lumnitzera littorea — Red-Flowered Black Mangrove.
Native Home: Sri Lanka, India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Southeast Asia, northern Australia, and Pacific islands.
Height: Typically 8–15 m, occasionally reaching 25 m in favorable conditions.
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Lifespan: Several decades; a reliable average lifespan has not been established.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Durable wood traditionally used for construction and other long-lasting wooden products.
Harvesting: Wood has been used locally for construction and fuel. Harvesting should comply with local mangrove-protection laws.
Age to Harvest: No universal commercial harvest age; growth depends on habitat and site conditions.
Products: Timber, fuelwood, ornamental plants, and coastal-restoration seedlings.
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History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Wood has traditionally supplied construction materials, while the species is also planted as an ornamental because of its striking red flowers.
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Global Spread: Found in tropical Indo-Pacific mangrove forests, particularly along sheltered coastlines and elevated interior areas of mangrove stands. Its bright red flowers distinguish it from the related Lumnitzera racemosa, which has white flowers.
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