Looking-glass mangrove or tulip mangrove
Heritiera littoralis
About
Heritiera littoralis, commonly known as the looking-glass mangrove or tulip mangrove, is a mangrove tree in the family Malvaceae native to coastal areas of eastern Africa, Asia, Melanesia and northern Australia. The common name refers to the silvery appearance of the underside of the leaves, resembling a mirror to some degree. The strong timber has uses in marine applications and elsewhere.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
The looking-glass mangrove is used for its strong timber, which is particularly valuable in marine applications. This makes it an important resource for building boats and other structures that need to withstand saltwater conditions. Additionally, its presence in coastal ecosystems helps protect shorelines from erosion.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Heritiera littoralis
- Slug
- heritiera-littoralis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Heritiera
- Species
- littoralis
- Wikidata QID
- Q2574713
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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