Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove)

Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia

Botanical names: Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata

Common names: Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia

Family: Rhizophoraceae

Origin: Solomon Islands

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterEthnomedical 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 plant

Evergreen trees with flaky bark. Fairly common in evergreen forest, especially along rivers. It is an excellent shade tree that grows to 5-20m. This species is tolerant of strong winds.



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Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia. Carallia brachiata cv. Honiara
Carallia brachiata cv. Honiara
Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia
Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia
Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia
Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata, Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia


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