Mangrove Tree
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Lumnitzera
Description Lumnitzera is a genus of mangrove trees that belongs to the Combretaceae family. It is a small genus with only two species, Lumnitzera littorea and Lumnitzera racemosa. These trees are commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region, including India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Lumnitzera trees are known for their medicinal properties. In traditional medicine, the bark and leaves of Lumnitzera…
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Ceriops
Description Ceriops is a genus of mangrove trees that are native to tropical regions. There are two species in this genus: Ceriops decandra and Ceriops tagal. These trees are characterized by their stilt roots, which help them anchor in muddy or sandy substrates, and their pneumatophores, which allow them to obtain oxygen from the air. They have shiny, dark green…
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Bruguiera Sexangula
Description Bruguiera Sexangula, commonly known as the Six-stamened Mangrove, is a tree species belonging to the Rhizophoraceae family. It is a mangrove tree that thrives in saltwater environments, commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimeters. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Heritiera Littoralis
Description Heritiera Littoralis, commonly known as the mangrove tree, is a species of tree that grows in coastal habitats. It is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans and can be found in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and Fiji. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a broad crown with…
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