Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
erectus
ID:
619006

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 147 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618338

Common Names

  • Erectus Conocarpus
  • Erectus Buttonwood
  • Erectus Buttonbush

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Synonyms

  • Conocarpus erectus sericeus (DC.) Stace [valid]
  • Conocarpus acutifolius Willd. [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus arboreus DC. [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus argenteus Millsp. [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus procumbens DC. [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus sericeus Fors ex DC. [valid]
  • Conocarpus procumbens L. [valid]
  • Conocarpus pubescens Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Conocarpus sericeus J.R.Forst. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Conocarpus sericeus (Griseb.) Jiménez [valid]
  • Conocarpus supina Crantz [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus erectus [unknown]
  • Conocarpus erectus erectus [unknown]
  • Terminalia erecta Baill. [valid]
  • Terminalia erecta procumbens (Jacq.) M.Gómez [valid]
  • Conocarpus erectus sericeus Griseb. [illegitimate]

Description

Conocarpus erectus (also called Button Mangrove, Grey Mangrove, White Mangrove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3–6 m. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in coastal areas, in mangrove swamps, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conocarpus erectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conocarpus erectus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conocarpus erectus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Conocarpus erectus

Conocarpus erectus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Conocarpus erectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conocarpus erectus?

Conocarpus erectus

What is the family of Conocarpus erectus?

Combretaceae

What is the common name of Conocarpus erectus?

Erect Conocarpus

Species in the Conocarpus genus

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

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