[Specimen details]

Rhizophora mucronata
Family Name Rhizophoraceae
Currently Accepted Name Rhizophora mucronata Lam. - Determined By: Fosberg,
Locality Marshall Islands. Ailinglapalap Atoll, Airik (part of Ailinglapalap Islet). 7° 16' 60" N 168° 46' 60" E
Description Tree 6 m tall, co-dominant in mangrove swamp; leaves punctate beneath.
Habitat Flat coral sand and gravel planted to coconuts except for a large mangrove swamp draining into lagoon.
Reproductive State
Elevation 1 to 2 m
Specimen Notes
Collector F. R. Fosberg 26883
Collection Date 26 Aug 1946
Accession Number 56109
Image 56109.jpg