Rhizophora mucronata

Rhizophora mucronata is a small to medium size tree, with strong apical dominance and distinctive aerial roots. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region. Its natural habitat is estuaries and coasts. There are a several benefits provided by Rhizophora mucronata, it protects the coastline from floods and storms, it avoids coast erosion and its medicinal properties have been used for treating a number of diseases.