Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lythraceae

Genus:

Sonneratia

Species:

Sonneratia alba

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

muddy, saline, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in mangrove ecosystems