Mangroves
Tengar, tagal
Ceriops tagal
IUCN: LC
Tengar, tagal (Ceriops tagal) is a mangrove of the family Rhizophoraceae recorded in the biodiversity data of PRPM Mengare.
It is one of 22 species in the group “Mangroves” recorded at the site, and one of 10 species of the family Rhizophoraceae.
How to recognise it
- Form
- Small to medium tree, 5–20 m tall, straight trunk, slightly scaly grey-brown bark.
- Roots
- Clear buttresses at the trunk base, formed from widened prop roots; sometimes short knee roots or pneumatophores.
- Leaves
- Opposite, elliptic to lance-shaped, 6–14 cm, glossy green, pointed tip, fine black dots underneath.
- Flowers
- Small clusters of 2–5 flowers; yellowish-white flowers.
- Fruit & seed
- Slim hypocotyl, 20–25 cm long, often curved; longer than C. decandra.
Did you know?
The bark of C. tagal is rich in tannin and is used for tanning leather. The wood is very hard and dense and makes high-quality charcoal.
Video from the site
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Ceriops tagal
- Indonesian name
- Tengar, tagal
- Family
- Rhizophoraceae
- Group
- Mangroves
Conservation status
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
