Kankra (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza) Kankra, also known as Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, is a species of mangrove tree belonging to the Rhizophoraceae family. It is commonly found in intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical regions, where it plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem. Taxonomy of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza: Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: […]
Bain (Avicennia officinalis) Bain (Avicennia officinalis), also known as Indian Mangrove, Black Mangrove, or Grey Mangrove, is a species of mangrove tree belonging to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the mangrove forests of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. Bain trees are commonly found in coastal areas, particularly along estuaries, tidal […]
Hental (Phoenix paludosa) Phoenix paludosa, commonly known as Hental or Mangrove Date Palm, is a palm species found in mangrove and swamp forests of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. It is a member of the Arecaceae family, which includes various palm species. The taxonomy and morphology of Hental are well-adapted to the […]
Keora (Sonneratia apetala) Sonneratia apetala, commonly known as Keora or Mangrove Apple, is a mangrove species found in the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. It is a member of the Lythraceae family and is well-adapted to the challenging conditions of mangrove ecosystems, such as high salinity, tidal fluctuations, and […]
Gewa (Excoecaria agallocha) Excoecaria agallocha, commonly known as Gewa or Blinding Tree, is a mangrove species found in coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, which includes a wide variety of plant species. The Gewa are well-adapted to the harsh conditions of the […]
Goran (Ceriops decandra) Ceriops decandra, commonly known as Goran, is a mangrove species predominantly found in the Sundarbans, which is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the delta region of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in Bangladesh and India. The unique taxonomy and morphology of Goran enable it to survive […]