Sonneratia ovata (Gedabu) - Image 1

Botanical name: Sonneratia ovata

Common names: Gedabu, Mangrove Apple

Family: Lythraceae

Subfamily: Sonneratioidea

Origin: SE Asia

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunBog or aquatic plantWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Flood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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