Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
selala
ID:
461029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salvoza) Toml.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 59: 159 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460361

Common Names

  • Red Mangrove
  • Mangrove
  • Mangle

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Synonyms

  • Rhizophora mucronata selala Salvoza [unknown]

Description

Rhizophora selala (also called Selala Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in coastal and estuarine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizophora selala 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 selala 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 selala is a mangrove tree native to tropical and subtropical regions. 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 selala

Rhizophora selala is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from India to the Solomon Islands.

Rhizophora selala FAQ

What is the common name of Rhizophora selala?

Selala mangrove

What is the scientific name of Selala mangrove?

Rhizophora selala

What is the native range of Rhizophora selala?

Tropical America

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

Felipe Modesto Salvoza (b.1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salvoza' in the authors string.
Philip Barry Tomlinson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toml.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719843-1: Based on the initial data import