| Common Name(s) |
Kadol/ Asiatic mangrove |
| Botanical Name |
Rhizophora mucronata |
| Origin of species |
Native |
| Family |
Rhizophoraceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy |
V5 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE |
382 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass |
|
| – Picture of LEAF or tree |
– |
| -Weight per leaf |
-3.7g |
| -Leaf cycle |
-Perennial |
| -Length |
-12cm |
| -Width |
-6cm |
| -Texture |
– |
|
|
| Conservation Status |
Least concern |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Crown type |
Round |
| Propagation method |
Seed |
| Root type |
Prop root, tap root |
| Preferred Soils |
Sandy and saline soil |
| Impact on Soil |
Modification of pH |
| Salinity tolerance |
Yes |
| Human uses |
|
| Economic Importance |
Medicine, firewood,dry |
| Distribution |
In lagoons |
| Light preferences |
Full sun |
| Flowering time |
|
| Flower Color |
White |
| Fruit type |
Fleshy fruit |
