Ceriops — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Ceriops recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ceriops australis
Ceriops australis
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Cultivation
Plants are tolerant of saline soils, they can tolerate a maximum salinity of 80 ppt, with a salinity of optimal growth of 15-30 ppt. A slow-growing species, but it is hardy in extreme conditions at the edge of salt pans (arid, high salinity).
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Ceriops decandra
Ceriops decandra
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of high rainfall areas in the tropics. The plant can grow in saline soils, it has a maximum tolerance of salinity at 67ppt and a salinity of optimal growth at15 ppt. A slow-growing species, though it can be tolerant of extreme environmental conditions.
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Ceriops tagal
Ceriops tagal
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical and subtropical coastal areas, growing best where temperatures range from 20°c to 26°c and average annual rainfall from 750 mm to 1,500 mm. Grows in areas of seasonal rainfall and also in areas where it can rain all year round. Usually grows on well-drained soils within the reach of occasional tides.
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