Post No. 35. Red Mangroves Rhizophora mangle, known as ‘the red mangrove’ are distributed in estuarine (partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water [water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater] with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea) ecosystems throughout the tropic. Rhizopora mangle grows on aerial prop roots, which arc above the water level, giving stands of this tree the characteristic “mangrove” appearance. It is a valuable plant in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas coastal ecosystems. The red mangrove is considered an invasive species (plant, fungus, or animal species that is not native to a specific location [ an introduced species] and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health.) in some locations, where it forms dense, monospecific ( agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop, plant , or livestock species, variety, or breed in a field or system at a time) thickets. R. mangle thickets, however, provide nesting and hunting habitat for a diverse array of organisms, including fish, birds, and crocodiles.
Red mangroves are easily distinguishable through their unique prop roots system and viviparous seeds (in plants, vivipary occurs when seeds or embryos begin to develop before they detach from the parent). The prop roots of a red mangrove suspend it over the water, thereby giving it extra support and protection. They can reach up to 80 feet in height in ideal conditions. The tree produces pale pink flowers in the spring.
The trees are hermaphrodites, capable of self-pollination or wind pollination. A mangrove propagule may float in brackish water for over a year before rooting.

The tree in the picture was taken in my property.

The scientific classification is:
Kingdom:          Plantae
Clade:               Angiosperms
Clade:               Eudicots
Clade:               Rosids
Order:               Malpighiales
Family:             Rhizophoraceae:
Genus:              Rhizophora
Species            R. Mangle.

Binomial Name: Rhizophora mangle.


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