Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
samoensis
ID:
461026

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochr.) Salvoza

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Nat. Appl. Sci. Bull. Univ. Philipp. 5: 220 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460358

Common Names

  • Samoan Mangrove
  • Rhizophora samoensis
  • Samoan Red Mangrove

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Synonyms

  • Rhizophora mangle samoensis Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Rhizophora samoensis (also called Samoan Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to the Pacific Islands and is found in coastal and estuarine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizophora samoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhizophora samoensis are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizophora samoensis is a mangrove tree native to the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires regular watering and is tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Rhizophora samoensis

Rhizophora samoensis is found in the tropical and subtropical mangrove forests of the Indo-Pacific region.

Rhizophora samoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Rhizophora samoensis?

Samoan mangrove

What is the scientific name of Samoan mangrove?

Rhizophora samoensis

What is the native range of Rhizophora samoensis?

Samoa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2523189: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Felipe Modesto Salvoza (b.1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salvoza' in the authors string.