Rhizophora stylosa
The specific epithet stylosa is from the Latin meaning 'stylus form', referring to the flower.[7] Rhizophora stylosa grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in).The fruits are ovoid to pear-shaped and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[7] Rhizophora stylosa grows naturally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malesia, Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)[2][7][8] and many areas of the Pacific.[1] Its habitat is sandy beaches and coral terraces on seashores.