Rhizophora stylosa, the spotted mangrove,[4] red mangrove, small stilted mangrove or stilt-root mangrove,[5] is a small to medium-sized evergreen[6] tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet stylosa is from the Latin meaning "stylus form", referring to the flower.[7]
Rhizophora stylosa | |
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In Ujung Kulon National Park, Java | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Rhizophoraceae |
Genus: | Rhizophora |
Species: | R. stylosa |
Binomial name | |
Rhizophora stylosa | |
Synonyms[3] | |
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Description
editRhizophora stylosa grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The bark is dark brown to black. The fruits are ovoid to pear-shaped and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[7]
Distribution and habitat
editRhizophora stylosa grows naturally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malesia, Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)[2][7][8] and many areas of the Pacific.[1] Its habitat is sandy beaches and coral terraces on seashores.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Ellison, J.; Duke, N.; Kathiresan, K.; Salmo III, S.G.; Fernando, E.S.; Peras, J.R.; Sukardjo, S.; Miyagi, T. (2010). "Rhizophora stylosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T178850A7626520. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T178850A7626520.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Rhizophora stylosa Griff". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Rhizophora stylosa Griff". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Species profile—Rhizophora stylosa (spotted mangrove)". State of Queensland. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Rhizophora stylosa". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "NParks | Rhizophora stylosa". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ a b c d Madani, L.; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Rhizophora stylosa Griff." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 348–349. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Rhizophora stylosa". PlantNet – New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
External links
edit- "Rhizophora stylosa Griff". Atlas of Living Australia.
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