Bruguiera
Bruguiera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bruguiera, scientifically known as Bruguiera, is a vital genus of mangrove trees essential to coastal ecosystems. Renowned for their complex root systems, these plants stabilize shorelines and provide nursery habitats. Beyond ecological importance, various species offer significant medicinal potential, traditionally used for their diverse bioactive and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
BruguieraDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in both Djibouti and Somalia. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species can be found throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Furthermore, its range extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically within Mozambique. This pattern highlights a significant presence across both eastern and southern tropical zones.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Bruguiera has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)