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Ceriops sp. Family Rhizophoraceae updated Aug 09 Where seen? These often neat and tidy mangrove trees are sometimes seen in our mangroves. Features: A short tree sometimes just a bush, older plants may have well developed knee roots. The leaves are thick and spatula-shaped so they are sometimes mistaken for Teruntum (Lumnitzera sp.) But the flowers and propagules usually quickly distinguish the plants. Human uses: Tengar (Ceriops tagal) is valued as timber, firewood and a source of dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine. Status and threats: Tengar (Ceriops tagal) is listed as 'Vulnerable' and Tengar merah (Ceriops zippeliana) as 'Endangered' on the Red List of threatened plants of Singapore. |
 Pulau Semakau, Jan 09 |
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Tengar
putih
Ceriops tagal |
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 Propagule usually hanging down. |
 Small flowers in a cluster of many flowers. |
 Brown 'fruit' is smooth. White collar on 'ripe' propagule. |
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Tengar
merah
Ceriops zippeliana |
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 Propagule usually pointing upwards or sideways. |
 Small flowers in cluster of fewer flowers. |
 Brown 'fruit' has textured surface. Red collar on 'ripe' propagule. |
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Singapore University Press. 222 pp.|
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