Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove)

Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) green leaves and small orange flowers close up in sunlight.
Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) with smooth oval green leaves and clusters of tiny orange flowers.

Botanical name: Ceriops tagal

Common names: Spurred Mangrove, Yellow Mangrove

Family: Rhizophoraceae

Origin: Southern Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) is a small tree species that grows to a height of 10-20 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet. It has dark green and glossy, narrow leaves with a pointed tip. The small white flowers are fragrant, and the green fruit is round and fleshy.

This species is native to Southern Africa and can also be found in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Southern India, and Australia. It is flood-tolerant and salt-tolerant, and it can be found near the sea and in other wet habitats. It grows in USDA Zones 9-11 and is known for its ethnomedical properties that have been used for centuries to treat various ailments.


Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) green leaves and tiny orange clusters in a close up.
Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) showing dense green foliage mixed with small orange floral clusters.
Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) with green leaves and yellow flower on branch close up.
Ceriops tagal (Spurred Mangrove) with glossy green leaves and small yellow flower clusters on branches.


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