Oriental Mangrove
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rhizophoraceae
- Genus:
- Bruguiera
- Species:
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- red
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, clayey soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in mangrove ecosystems
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The propagule of the mangrove is not a seed, but a viviparous seedling. The seeds germinate on the parent plant. This species is essential for coastal protection from saltwater incursion, and for soil stabilization.
Source: npn.rngr.net