Stilted mangrove
Rhizophora stylosa

Family: Rhizophoraceae

What it is like

A mangrove. It grows 3-30 m tall. It has many stilt roots and aerial roots. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. The flowers occur as 2-14 together in a forking flower arrangement. The fruit are small and brown. They are 3-5 cm long. This sprouts while on the tree. The propagules (seedlings) are 20-60 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mangrove swamps in mud. It can grow in colder climates. It grows on corals and in sandy and stony soils. It can tolerate salt.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Ryukyu, Samoa, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bakau pasir, Red mangrove

Synonyms

Rhizophora mucronata var. stylosa (Griff.) Schimp.;