Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
502018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 337 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501350



Common Names

  • Sonneratia lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Sonneratia
  • Lanceolata Sonneratia


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Description

Sonneratia lanceolata (also called 'Mangrove Apple', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sonneratia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonneratia lanceolata is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonneratia lanceolata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sonneratia lanceolata

Sonneratia lanceolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Sonneratia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonneratia lanceolata?

Sonneratia lanceolata

What is the common name of Sonneratia lanceolata?

Lance-Leaf Sonneratia

What is the natural habitat of Sonneratia lanceolata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,