Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhizophoraceae

Genus:

Rhizophora

Species:

Rhizophora mucronata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

red

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, waterlogged, muddy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in intertidal zones of mangroves