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smallflower bruguiera
Scientific Name: Bruguiera parviflora
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bruguiera parviflora: Smallflower Bruguiera
Bruguiera parviflora, commonly known as smallflower bruguiera, is a tree species belonging to the Rhizophoraceae family. The specific epithet "parviflora" originates from Latin, signifying "small flowers." This perennial plant is also known as slender-fruit orange mangrove.
Considerations for Children
- It has been noted that Smallflower Bruguiera has a "No" rating regarding safety for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bruguiera parviflora (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. ex Griffith (accepted name)
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza
- Common Names: Smallflower Bruguiera, Slender-fruit Orange Mangrove
- Other Names Small-leafed Orange Mangrove, Lenggadai, Bakau Bunga Kecil, Mengelangan, Bius, Tinomo
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is native to South Asia, including Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Singapore. It is also found in locations such as Srilanka, Nepal, and China.
- It's associated with mangrove vegetation and areas with decreasing exposure and submergence by seawater.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bruguiera parviflora is a tree with evergreen leaves and a perennial lifespan.
- Its specific gravity is approximately 0.772.
Ecology Notes
- Floristics and ecology of mangrove vegetation are relevant to this species.
Further Information
- The IUCN Red List features a species range map for Bruguiera parviflora.
- Additional information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- GRIN Taxonomy lists Bruguiera parviflora (Roxb.) Wight & Arnold ex Griffith.