Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Prelim. Rep. Forest Pegu , App. B: 54 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501346
Common Names
- Sonneratia griffithii
- Griffith's Sonneratia
- Griffithii Sonneratia
Synonyms
- Blatti griffithii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Sonneratia griffithii (also called Mangrove Apple, Sea Apple, and Sea Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia, and it typically grows in mangrove swamps, tidal creeks, and estuarine mudflats.
Uses & Benefits
Sonneratia griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonneratia griffithii is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonneratia griffithii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Sonneratia griffithii
Sonneratia griffithii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Sonneratia griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonneratia griffithii?
Sonneratia griffithii
What is the common name of Sonneratia griffithii?
Griffith's Sonneratia
What is the natural habitat of Sonneratia griffithii?
Tropical rainforests
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Ammannia cordata,
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Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
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Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
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Ammannia pauciramosa,
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Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
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