Ceriops decandra

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Ceriops decandra
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Ceriops
Species:
C. decandra
Binomial name
Ceriops decandra
Synonyms [2]
  • Bruguiera decandraGriff.
  • Ceriops roxburghiana Arn.

Ceriops decandra is a mangrove plant of tropical Asia in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet decandra is from the Greek meaning "ten male", referring to the flower having ten stamens. [3]

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Description

Ceriops decandra grows as a shrub or small tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its bark is pale brown. The flowers are white. The ovoid to conical fruits measure up to 1.8 cm (0.7 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Ceriops decandra grows naturally in India and Bangladesh (including the Sundarbans), Burma, Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. [1] Its habitat is mangrove swamps and tidal creeks. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Duke, N.; Kathiresan, K.; Salmo III, S.G.; Fernando, E.S.; Peras, J.R.; Sukardjo, S.; Miyagi, T. (2010). "Ceriops decandra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T178853A7627935. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T178853A7627935.en . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Ceriops decandra". Germplasm Resources Information Network . Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Ceriops decandra (Griff.) Ding Hou". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 335. ISBN   983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.