mangrove

Rhizophora apiculata is a flowering plant species found in coastal and tidal areas. It is part of the genus Rhizophora, which includes several mangrove species. The tall-stilt mangrove is adapted to saline and brackish water environments and is commonly found in tropical mangrove ecosystems. Its distribution spans across multiple islands and countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The species plays an ecological role in stabilizing shorelines and providing habitat for various marine and terrestrial organisms.