Spurred Mangrove (Ceriops decandra)
Scientific Name: Ceriops decandra — Spurred Mangrove, Goran, or Gurani.
Native Home: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
Height: Typically 2–4 m, sometimes taller under favorable conditions.
Lifespan: Several decades; a reliable average lifespan is not well established.
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Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard wood traditionally used for boatbuilding, poles, construction accessories, and fuel.
Harvesting: Bark has been collected for tannins and black dye, while wood has been used for charcoal and other local products. Harvesting must comply with local mangrove-protection laws.
Age to Harvest: No universal commercial harvest age; growth depends on tidal conditions, salinity, and site productivity.
Products: Timber, charcoal, tannin, traditional dye materials, and mangrove-restoration seedlings.
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History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Bark has traditionally supplied tannins for leather treatment and dyeing. Its wood has also been used for fuel, boat ribs, and tool handles.
Global Spread: Found throughout tropical Asia, including India's Sundarbans and other eastern coastal mangrove forests. It commonly grows along sheltered tidal swamps, creek banks, and the interior margins of mangrove forests. Its pale, peeling bark and angular propagules help distinguish it from related species.
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