Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1132218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 189 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131556

Common Names

  • Mucronate Rhizophora
  • Mucronate Mangrove
  • Mucronate Red Mangrove

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Description

Rhizophora mucronata (also called Mangrove, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is found in mangrove swamps and tidal mudflats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizophora mucronata is used for its edible fruits, which are a good source of vitamins and minerals. The leaves of this plant are also used as a fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhizophora mucronata is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, while the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizophora mucronata is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 8-10’ tall and as wide. It is native to northern China. It features white flowers (1/3” diameter) in clusters (corymbs) in early spring (April-May) before the foliage emerges. Foliage is composed of ovate to oblong-ovate, toothed, dark green leaves (to 3” long). Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhizophora mucronata

Rhizophora mucronata is found in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests.

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,

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