Native Plants

Ceriops tagal

Tengar Samak
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2010
NE
Not Evaluated
Malaysia Plant Red List
2010
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SSN 34799
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description

Ceriops tagal or commonly known as Tengar samak is a small to medium-sized mangrove tree which usually grows up to 25 m tall with a trunk up to 45 cm in diameter. The bark is grey brown and slightly smooth to flaky. The leaves are yellowish-green, 5–12 cm long and 2–7 cm wide. The flower petals are white and turn brown when decay, the calyxes are green with five lobes and the stamens are 3–5 mm long. This mangrove species is common and widely distributed in Johor, Kedah, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor. It is further distinguished from other species by having a ribbed, long and slender hypocotyl that can grow up to 35 cm long (Madani & Wong, 1995). The flowers emit a mild sweet odour to attract pollinators which are most likely to be insects (Fern, 2014).

Habitats

No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Marine Intertidal → Mangrove Submerged Roots
Suitable Unknown
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment

Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2010 Malaysia Plant Red List
Not Evaluated (NE)
N/A
2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1

Location

by State Location
  • Johore 4
  • Kedah 6
  • Negeri Sembilan 1
  • Perak 1
  • Sabah 1
  • Terengganu 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images

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Asyraf Mansor (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Chong Ju Lian (Dr.)
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Kartini Binti Saibeh (Dr.)
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Nor Ezzawanis Abdullah Thani (Mrs.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Nur Supardi Md Noor (Dr.)
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Book
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Chapter in book
  1. Madani, L. & Wong, K.M. (1995). Rhizophoraceae. In Soepadmo, E. & Wong, K.M. (Eds.), Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Volume 1. Sabah Forestry Department, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Sarawak Forestry Department. pp. 335-337.
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Magazine/Bulletin
  1. Malaysian and Indonesian Timbers Equivalent Names. Timber Technology Bulletin: Compilation of Timber Technology Bulletins 1995-2015 (57), 2016. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia.
Newsletter
  1. Veronica, P. (2004, September). FRIM in FOCUS. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). Retrived November 24, 2015, from https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/155
Report
  1. Report On Habitat And Ecological Research After Wavebreaker Project At Tanjung Piai Johor National Park. Perbadanan Taman Negara (Johor), Malaysia.
Unpublish
  1. Checklist of Biodiversity of Setiu (2019)

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid, Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Mrs. Hazlina Ali, Mr. Mohamad Ikhmal Husin, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Nur Razan Faiqah Binti Zahili, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Siti Amalia Aisyah Binti Abdul Halim, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- Avelinah Julius, Norhayati Binti Ahmad, Sam Yen Yen & Yasser Arifin

Species Citation :- Ceriops tagal. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/34799. [Retrieved 02 December 2023].

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