Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove)

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) with long brown fruit and green leaves close up
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) with a single long brown fruit dangling beneath green glossy leaves

Botanical name: Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Common names: Burma Mangrove, Black Mangrove

Family: Rhizophoraceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil moistKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Keep soil moist; bog or aquatic
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Image gallery: 8 images
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red flower close up with green thick waxy leaves nearby
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red flower hanging among thick green leaves on woody stems
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red yellow flower close up image showing unique tapered petal tips.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) flower with red and yellow tapered segments on a green stem.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red and green fruit close up on a branch
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) displaying its red and green fruit attached to a green branch
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red flower close up among thick green waxy leaves
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red star-shaped flower nestled between thick, smooth, green waxy leaves.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) red flower hanging down among smooth green waxy leaves on branch.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) dark brown woody plant roots above sand surface close up.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) woody roots extending from the main trunk into sandy soil ground.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) green leaves and small red buds on tree branches
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) green foliage with elongated oval leaves and small red flower buds
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) green plant with distinct red buds on woody stems.
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Burma Mangrove) with green waxy foliage and small red buds on stems.


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