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General Information

Lumnitzera racemosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 8 metres tall. The bole can be up to 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood and the tannins in its bark.
Although it is common and has a very wide range, populations of this plant are decreasing due to habitat loss. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Africa; E. Asia - S. China, Japan, Korea, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea.

Habitat

Open remnant mangrove forests along sea shores, estuaries, lagoon sides, saltwater swamps, swamps, swampy meadows on sandy soils[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the moist lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 70 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 15 - 32°c[]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 800 - 2,000mm, but tolerates up to 4,000mm[]. When growing in the mangrove swamps, and subject to periodic inundation, it can survive on an annual rainfall of just 100mm[].
Requires a sunny position[]. Grows best in a fertile, clay soil[]. Tolerant of quite high levels of salt in the soil[]. Prefers a pH in the range 6.5 - 7, tolerating 6 - 7.5[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark is a source of tannins[].

The wood is strong and very durable. It is used for many purposes[].

Propagation

Seed -

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