Ceriops tagal
PES Database
Common Name(s) | Chiru kandal |
Botanical Name | Ceriops tagal |
Origin of species | Native |
Family | Rhizophoraceae |
AF notation / physiognomy | V5 |
Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE | |
Photosynthetic Biomass | |
-Weight per leaf | -2.5g |
-Leaf cycle | -Perennial |
-Length | – |
-Width | – |
-Texture | – |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Crown type | Shrubby |
Propagation method | Seed |
Root type | Prop root, tap root |
Preferred Soils | Sandy and saline soils |
Impact on Soil | Modification of pH |
Salinity tolerance | Yes |
Human uses | |
Economic Importance | Medicine |
Distribution | Trinco |
Light preferences | Full sun |
Flowering time | |
Flower Color | White |
Fruit type | Fleshy fruit |