The generic name has sometimes been spelt Aegialites[].
This species is very similar to Aegialitis annulata, differing mainly in the larger flowers and also in its preferred habitat[].

Common Name:

General Information

Aegialitis rotundifolia is an evergreen shrub growing 30 - 300cm tall[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild as a source of tannins for local use.
This species has a very restricted and patchy distribution compared to other species of mangroves within its range. Occasionally locally common, it is more usually considered rare when found, and has an estimated area of occupancy of less than 2,000 km². There is a continuing decline in the area and quality of habitat within its distribution due to extensive coastal development, extraction, and the clearing of mangrove areas for agriculture and aquaculture. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - coastal areas of eastern India, Myanmar, Thailand and the Andaman Islands.

Habitat

Open mangrove swamps, especially in muddy places[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark is a source of tannins[]. It is used for preserving rope[]. The bark contains around 11% tannin on a dry weight basis[].

Propagation

Seed -

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