Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove)

Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) brown prop roots and green leaves growing in water
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) with tall brown prop roots rising above standing water with green leaves.

Botanical name: Bruguiera sp.

Common name: Mangrove

Family: Rhizophoraceae

Origin: East Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia and Polynesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil moistKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds.

Similar plants: Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove)


Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) yellow flower close up with pointed petals and dark center ring.
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) flower with yellow petals surrounding a dark ring in the center.
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) yellow flower close up with green waxy leaves on tree branch
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) yellow star-shaped flower nestled among thick glossy green foliage on a stem.
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) green leaves on branch, dense foliage, close up, healthy plant.
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) leaves with thick texture, smooth surface, and deep green tones.
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) with thick, glossy green leaves on a dense woody tree branch
Bruguiera sp. (Mangrove) dense branches crowded with smooth, shiny green oval leaves and brown stems


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