Rhizophoraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
For instant identification in the field, use the iNature app — AI-powered, works offline.
Kandelia obovata Sheue, H.Y.Liu & J.W.H.Yong
Kandelia obovata is a widely planted East Asian mangrove species with characteri…
Rhizophora stylosa Griffith
Rhizophora stylosa Griffith is a tree that grows in coastal Asian, Australian an…
Bruguiera gymnorhiza (L.) Lam.
Bruguiera gymnorhiza is a coastal mangrove tree with a wide native Indo-Pacific …
⚠️ Poisonous
Rhizophora mangle L.
Rhizophora mangle L. (red mangrove) is a salt-tolerant viviparous coastal tree w…
Bruguiera cylindrica (L.) Blume
Bruguiera cylindrica is a common Asian mangrove tree with many edible and useful…
Rhizophora apiculata Blume
Rhizophora apiculata Blume is a variable-height mangrove species with commercial…
Ceriops australis (C.T.White) Ballment, T.J.Sm. & J.A.Stoddart
Ceriops australis is a genetically distinct viviparous northern Australian mangr…
Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C.B.Rob.
Ceriops tagal is a medium-sized mangrove tree with ribbed hypocotyls, found in t…
Bruguiera exaristata Ding Hou
Bruguiera exaristata Ding Hou is a mangrove native to parts of Australia, New Gu…
Rhizophora racemosa G.Mey.
Rhizophora racemosa is a pioneering mangrove species native mainly to West Afric…
Carallia brachiata (Lour.) Merr.
Carallia brachiata is a large flowering tree in Rhizophoraceae, native to a broa…
Rhizophora mucronata Lam.
Rhizophora mucronata is an Indo-Pacific mangrove evergreen tree with multiple ec…
Rhizophoraceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Previously the two were considered the same species, but genetic evidence has now confirmed they are distinct. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Rhizophoraceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It is most easily identified by its axillary flower stems, which branch up to six times to produce clusters that can hold a maximum of 128 flowers.
Yes, some Rhizophoraceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Rhizophoraceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.
Download Free on App Store
