Scientific name Rhizophora stylosa Rank Species | Genus Rhizophora Higher classification Rhizophora | |
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Similar Rhizophora, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Bruguiera, Mangroves, Avicennia marina | ||
Rhizophora stylosa, the spotted mangrove, is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet stylosa is from the Latin meaning "stylus form", referring to the flower.
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Description
Rhizophora 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.
Distribution and habitat
Rhizophora stylosa grows naturally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malesia and Queensland. Its habitat is sandy beaches and coral terraces on seashores.
References
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