Botanical Overview
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza is a species in the Rhizophoraceae family. This species belongs to the Rhizophoraceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is found on the seaward side of mangrove swamps, often in the company of Rhizophora. It grows from the Western Pacific across Indian Ocean coasts to Cape Province, South Africa.
Family Context
The Rhizophoraceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Red Mangrove — 30 documented uses
- Rhizophora mucronata — 6 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza has been recorded in Indonesia, Japan, and Tanzania.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulin.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.