TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Botanical family: Rhizophoraceae

Number of plants found: 5    

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza , Burma Mangrove, Black Mangrove

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Burma Mangrove, Black Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunKeep soil moistBog or aquatic plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Flood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds.

Read more - about growing Lucky Mangrove.





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Bruguiera sp., Mangrove

Bruguiera sp.

Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Origin: East Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia and Polynesia
Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil moistBog or aquatic plantYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds.



Bruguiera sp., Mangrove
Bruguiera sp., Mangrove
Bruguiera sp., Mangrove. Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera sp., Mangrove. Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera sexangula


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Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia

Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata

Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Origin: Solomon Islands
Big tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Flood tolerant plant

Evergreen trees with flaky bark. Fairly common in evergreen forest, especially along rivers. It is an excellent shade tree that grows to 5-20m. This species is tolerant of strong winds.





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Ceriops tagal, Spurred Mangrove, Yellow Mangrove

Ceriops tagal

Spurred Mangrove, Yellow Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Origin: Southern Africa
Small tree 10-20 ftKeep soil moistEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Flood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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, Yellow Mangrove
Ceriops tagal, Spurred Mangrove, Yellow Mangrove


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Rhizophora mangle, Red Mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Flood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds. See Article about mangroves.

Read more - about growing Lucky Mangrove.





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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/rhizophora_mangle.htm


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