Tall-stilt Mangrove
Rhizopora apiculata is thriving within mangrove ecosystem with humid climate, saline environment, waterlogged soils and capable of tolerating salinity ranging from 2-90%. It has flat yellow to white flower petals.
Oriental Mangrove
Generally, the Bruguiera gymnorrhiza species has pointed-shaped leaves with strong stems and thick roots, powerful in preventing erosion, storing carbon, and being a nursery ground for coastal animals. Most parts of the tree are also beneficial.
Loop-root Mangrove
Rhizopora mucronata or loop-root mangrove or in Indonesia known as bakau hitam is a small to medium size evergreen tree growing in coastal ecosystem. It is one of the species of mangrove that is effective to protect coastal areas from erosion. It can optimally grow and thrive in areas inundated with tides.