Bakau Putih (Bruguiera cylindrica)

Bakau Putih, a reference photo — Photo: CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Bruguiera cylindrica is a small tree in the mangrove family Rhizophoraceae, native to tropical Asia and Australia. It was first described in 1827 and has the conservation status of least concern.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Bakau Putih being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera exaristata
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Rhizophora apiculata
Kandelia candel

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Genus: Bruguiera
Species: Bruguiera cylindrica

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