Sonneratia caseolaris (Cork Tree)
Sonneratia caseolaris (Cork Tree) branches with green oval leaves and unique star-shaped flower buds
Botanical names: Sonneratia caseolaris, Rhizophora caseolaris, Sonneratia acida
Common names: Cork Tree, Crabapple Mangrove, Mangrove Apple
Family: Lythraceae
Subfamily: Sonneratioidea
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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 caseolaris (Cork Tree)
Sonneratia caseolaris (Cork Tree) green fruit hanging from stems surrounded by oval foliage leaves
Sonneratia caseolaris (Cork Tree) branches drooping with oval green leaves attached to the thin stems
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