Rhizophora - Wikipedia
Rhizophora is a genus of tropical mangrove trees, sometimes collectively called true mangroves. The most notable species is the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) but some other species and a few natural hybrids are known. Rhizophora species generally live in intertidal zones which are inundated daily by the ocean.
Rhizophora mucronata - Wikipedia
Rhizophora mucronata is a small to medium size evergreen tree growing to a height of about 20 to 25 metres (66 to 82 ft) on the banks of rivers. On the fringes of the sea 10 or 15 metres (33 or 49 ft) is a more typical height.
Rhizophora mangle - Wikipedia
Rhizophora mangle, also known as the red mangrove, [1] is a salt-tolerant, small-to-medium sized evergreen tree restricted to coastal, estuarine ecosystems along the southern portions of North America, the Caribbean as well as Central America and tropical West Africa. [2]
Red Mangrove (Rhizophora stylosa Griff.)—A Review of Its Botany ...
The red mangrove (Rhizophora stylosa Griff.) is a common member of the Rhizophoraceae family and the dominant species in the mangrove ecosystem of Indonesia. R. stylosa mangrove species are rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, and steroids, and are widely used in traditional medicine for anti ...
FOR389/FR460: Rhizophora mangle, Red Mangrove - EDIS
This publication serves as an introduction to identifying Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove). A brief overview of the family, genus, species, common name, description, storm tolerance, threats, and applications are summarized.
Phylogeographic pattern of Rhizophora (Rhizophoraceae) reveals …
2014年4月17日 · Our study demonstrates that neither vicariance nor dispersal alone could explain the observed global occurrences of Rhizophora, but a combination of vicariant events and oceanic long-distance dispersals can account for historical diversification and present-day biogeographic patterns of mangroves.
FPS502/FP502: Rhizophora mangle: Red Mangrove - EDIS
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), a salt-tolerant tree found in coastal regions of subtropical and tropical areas. It details the etymology, distribution, physical characteristics, and ecological significance of the species.
Global phylogeography of a pantropical mangrove genus Rhizophora …
2021年3月30日 · Rhizophora is a key genus for revealing the formation process of the pantropical distribution of mangroves.
Rhizophora mangle - US Forest Service Research and Development
The genus Rhizophora comprises six to eight species and three or four hybrids (Duke 1992, Tomlinson 1986). All members of this pantropical genus are considered true mangroves and are limited in distribution to the intertidal zone.
Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove) | CABI Compendium - CABI …
Rhizophora mangle, a mangrove tree 5-10 m tall, is an important native species in coastal areas in tropical and subtropical America, with many environmental benefits, protecting coasts against storm and tidal damage and providing habitats needed for numerous marine and estuarine species. It can colonize areas rapidly and form dense, naturally ...