Species
bird

Small-Leaved Orange Mangrove

Bruguiera parviflora

A tall mangrove tree, that can grow up to 25 meter, with small yellow-green leaves (5 to 10 m), rough brown trunk and knee roots. The flowers of this plant are also yellow-green. It is known as Kan'doo in the Maldives and was a staple food during the second world war.

Scientific Name
Bruguiera parviflora
Category
Plants
National Red List Category
Not Evaluated