Rhizophora mangle

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:associatedAct various bird species
crabs
fish species
gptkbp:cabinType moderate to high
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
natural buffer against storms
gptkbp:colors green to brown
year-round in tropical regions
white to yellowish
up to 30 cm long
smooth to slightly rough
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:red_mangrove
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
protected areas
community engagement programs
mangrove restoration projects
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important in local cultures
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:environmentalImpact carbon sequestration
gptkbp:family Rhizophoraceae
gptkbp:fauna wind and water
gptkbp:flora C3 photosynthesis
gptkbp:grapeVarieties evergreen
propagule
gptkbp:habitat mangrove forests
gptkbp:height up to 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rhizophora mangle
gptkbp:is_essential_for coastal protection
gptkbp:landUse tourism
aquaculture
coastal development
gptkbp:launchDate viviparous
gptkbp:leafArrangement opposite
gptkbp:leafShape thick and leathery
gptkbp:market high due to timber and ecosystem services
gptkbp:nativeTo coastal_areas_of_the_Americas
gptkbp:nesting aerial roots
gptkbp:researchInterest habitat restoration
biodiversity studies
ecological studies
biomonitoring
climate resilience studies
gptkbp:rootSystem extensive and complex
gptkbp:seedDispersal water currents
gptkbp:soilType muddy_or_sandy_soils
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with fungi
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
deforestation
gptkbp:uses erosion control
timber
medicinal purposes
gptkbp:waterQuality high