Tall Stilt Mangrove (Rhizophora apiculata)
Scientific Name: Rhizophora apiculata — Tall-Stilt Mangrove or Corky Stilt Mangrove.
Native Home: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, southern China, northern Australia, and parts of the western Pacific.
Height: Typically 10–20 m, sometimes reaching 30 m.
Lifespan: Several decades; longevity depends on habitat and growing conditions.
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Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Dense, durable wood used for poles, construction, furniture, and other wooden products.
Harvesting: Wood has traditionally been used for fuel and charcoal, while bark is collected for tannins. Harvesting should comply with local mangrove-protection laws.
Age to Harvest: No universal commercial harvest age; growth varies with salinity, tidal conditions, and site productivity.
Products: Timber, poles, 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 tanning and strengthening or dyeing fishing nets. The wood has also been used for construction and fuel.
Global Spread: Common in tropical Asian mangrove forests, including India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. Its extensive stilt roots help stabilize muddy shorelines and create habitat for fish and other aquatic wildlife.
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