Bruguiera parviflora


Bruguiera parviflora is a tree in the family Rhizophoraceae. The specific epithet parviflora is from the Latin meaning "small flowers".

Description

Bruguiera parviflora grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is pale grey to pale brown. The fruits measure up to long. The wood is sometimes used as charcoal or firewood.

Distribution and habitat

Bruguiera parviflora grows widely in South Asia, Indochina, Malesia and northern Australia. Its habitat is mangrove areas and the species faces similar threats to those generally affecting mangrove habitats such as coastal development, pollution and climate change.