Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hainesii
ID:
573418

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.G.Rogers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1919: 225 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572750

Common Names

  • Bruguiera hainesii
  • Hainesii Bruguiera
  • Hainesii Tree

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Description

Bruguiera hainesii (also called 'Haines's Bruguiera', 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 hainesii 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 hainesii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bruguiera hainesii 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 hainesii

Bruguiera hainesii is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forest areas.

Bruguiera hainesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bruguiera hainesii?

Bruguiera hainesii

What are the common names of Bruguiera hainesii?

Mangrove Apple, Mangrove Bitter Apple

What are the uses of Bruguiera hainesii?

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,

References