Sonneratia caseolaris, Rhizophora caseolaris, Sonneratia acida

Cork Tree, Crabapple Mangrove, Mangrove Apple
Family: Lythraceae
Subfamily: Sonneratioidea
Origin: Southeast Asia
Small tree 10-20 ft

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The tree is usually found in tidal river-banks and creeks with mud banks.

Flowers large (10cm diameter) with petals narrow and dark red, and many long white stamens that are pink at the base, forming a powder-puff shape. Flowers only open for one night and have an offensive smell. The fruit is large, about 4 cm across, green, leathery berries with a star-shaped base. When ripe, the fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Similar plants:

Sonneratia ovata (Gedabu, Mangrove Apple)
Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove)

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/sonneratia_caseolaris.htm