Rhizophora mangle
Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle, commonly known as the red mangrove, is a vital coastal species found in tropical intertidal zones. Renowned for its distinctive arching prop roots, it provides essential ecosystem services, including shoreline stabilization, nursery habitats for marine life, and protection against storm surges, playing a crucial role in biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Rhizophora mangle
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Rhizophora mangle, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhizophoraceae and is situated within the genus Rhizophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhizophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rhizophora mangle, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Haitian Creole, it is called Mangliye, while in Portuguese, it is referred to as Mangue-vermelho. In Esperanto, the name used is Manglo, and in Basque, it is known as Mangle gorri. Additionally, in Russian, it is called Красное мангровое дерево.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Mangliye | Wikidata |
| pt | Mangue-vermelho | Wikidata |
| eo | Manglo | Wikidata |
| eu | Mangle gorri | Wikidata |
| ru | Красное мангровое дерево | Wikidata |
| ca | mangle vermell | Wikidata |
| hu | közönséges vörös mangrove | Wikidata |
| to | Tongolei | Wikidata |
| de | Rote Mangrove | Wikidata |
| cs | kořenovník obecný | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Rhizophora mangle, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this coastal area, its presence is documented in the nation of Benin. It can also be found stretching along the western coast through Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Furthermore, the species is established within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its range extends into Liberia, marking its importance to these diverse maritime ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the red mangrove, utilizes its various components for both survival and medicinal potential. The leaves are thick, leathery, and evergreen, designed to withstand high salinity and intense sunlight while facilitating specialized salt excretion. Additionally, the bark of Rhizophora mangle is known to contain various tannins and bioactive compounds, which have been traditionally utilized in various cultures for their astringent and antimicrobial properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhizophora mangle has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CE, EGF, NO, PGE(2), SH.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EGF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PGE(2) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mucus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhizophora mangle has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antisecretory, Antiulcer, Cytoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antisecretory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhizophora mangle has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, diabetes mellitus, free radical, gastric ulcer, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radical | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |