Sea mango
Cerbera manghas
About
Cerbera manghas, commonly known as the sea mango, wawai, pink-eyed cerbera, tangena or bintaro is a small evergreen coastal tree growing up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall. It is native to coastal areas in Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific islands. It is classified as one of the three species in the genus Cerbera that constitute mangroves. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the mango.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
How to use it
Cerbera manghas is primarily valued for its ecological role in coastal mangrove ecosystems. It helps stabilize shorelines and provides habitat for various wildlife. Additionally, its wood can be used for making tools and crafts, although caution is advised due to its toxicity.
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Gardening tip
If you're considering planting a sea mango, make sure to choose a spot near the coast where it can thrive in sandy, well-drained soil. This tree loves the salty air and can help prevent erosion along shorelines.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The sea mango is not eaten by humans as it contains toxic compounds. Its seeds can be particularly harmful if ingested, so it's best to admire this tree from a distance rather than trying to taste it.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cerbera manghas
- Slug
- cerbera-manghas
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Cerbera
- Species
- manghas
- Wikidata QID
- Q714955
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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