Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 696 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572747
Common Names
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza
- Gymnorhiza Bruguiera
- Gymnorhiza Tree
Synonyms
- Rhizophora rheedei Steud. [unknown]
- Bruguiera capensis Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera conjugata Merr. [unknown]
- Bruguiera conjugata alba Stone [unknown]
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza alba (B.C.Stone) Fosberg [unknown]
- Bruguiera rheedei Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera rumphii Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera wightii Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera zippelii Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera zippelii oblongifolia Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza palun Blume [unknown]
- Bruguiera rhedii Tul. [unknown]
- Rhizophora conjugata L. [unknown]
- Rhizophora palun DC. [unknown]
- Rhizophora tinctoria Blanco [unknown]
- Rhizophora gymnorhiza L. [unknown]
Description
Bruguiera gymnorhiza (also called 'Banyan Mangrove', among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Ocean. It grows in brackish, coastal habitats, such as mangrove forests, and has large, leathery, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bruguiera gymnorhiza is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. The leaves and bark of the plant are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bruguiera gymnorhiza has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bruguiera gymnorhiza is a tropical evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forest areas.
Bruguiera gymnorhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bruguiera gymnorhiza?
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
What are the common names of Bruguiera gymnorhiza?
Mangrove Apple, Mangrove Bitter Apple
What are the uses of Bruguiera gymnorhiza?
Timber, fuel, and medicine
Species in the Bruguiera genus
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,