Magrove Associates Species and Its Importance.

Mangrove Species and the Utilization:

1. Family Name: Fabaceae
    Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius Linn.
    English Name: Indian or Wild Liquorice
    Local Name: saga, saga saga
    Habitat: Widely distributed at low and medium altitudes in thickets, secondary growth, and coastal areas such as beach scrub and at the margins of mangroves.
    Description: slender, many branched vine that grows  over shrubs and into trees, reaching 5 m long or more, 1.5cm diameter.

    Utilization/Uses: Leaves used as liquorice

    References: Primavera,JH, el al., Beach Forest Species and Mangrove Associates in the Philippines, SEAFDEC aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines 5021